One of his first experiences in acting was playing "The Cowardly Lion"
in his elementary school production of "The Wizard of Oz."
Studies with a variety of coaches including Dean Armstrong (Toronto)
and Jock MacDonald (Carter Thor Studios - L.A. / New York).
He made his professional acting debut starring in the music video
"Father" by the Knights of the Realm and the short film Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2003) for the
Canadian Film Center.
First began his acting career at the age of 11 in his elementary school
production of "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat".