- Is an avid golfer.
- Is known for his steely eyes and intensity.
- Is a lifelong advocate of an organic diet and exercise.
- Former jobs include construction worker, furniture builder, fitness trainer and bartender.
- Prides himself as an organic farmer.
- Is the creator and owner of 41 Sets, a set construction and design company based in Hollywood, CA.
- Born in Philadelphia, PA.
- Toured the world as a Chippendale MC. Went to Australia, South Africa, Canada, England, Scotland and throughout the US.
- Is a licensed croupier.
- Created a wine label, "Hollywood & Wine" with Emmy Award Winner, Valerio Ventura and partner, Candace Kita.
- His aunt, Jan Minor, was Madge the Manicurist for Palmolive.
- His uncle, Richard Merrill, was a famed production designer who worked with Alfred Hitchcock.
- Grew up in the theater.
- Father was a pianist. Mother was a singer. Grew up in a theatrical community.
- As a child, painted and built sets for the local theater in Woodbury, NJ.
- Always an entrepreneur, he had vending machines, hot dog carts and a vitamin supplement line at a young age.
- Owned a 1957 Speedster previously owned by musician Herbie Handcock.
- Recently climbed Machu Picchu in Peru with Emmy Award nominated production designer, Dave Blass. This journey was profiled in Viva Glam Magazine.
- Has been compared to actors Rob Lowe and Guy Pierce.
- Favorite actor is Tom Hanks.
- Favorite actress is Charlize Theron.
- Studied with William Hickey, Joel Friedman and Joe Santos.
- Is a fan of the Meisner Technique.
- Was a model for fitness magazines including Men's Workout and Men's Fitness.
- Worked with live penguins in a bathtub for a national beer commercial.
- Has been compared to the Marlboro Man.
- Passion is to build homemade furniture.
- Was the construction coordinator for The Man Show and Crank Yankers.
- Played high school football as a linebacker.
- Owns a North African Sulcata turtle named Stoffel.
- Owns two African clawed frogs.
- Producer for the Art Director Guild Awards.
- Middle name is Thaddeus.
- Was a Harlequin Romance cover model.
- Producer of "The House" on FOX which won on a HAPA Award for "Best New Alternative Talk Show" in 2022.
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