Al grew up in Toronto, Canada and went to high school at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. After graduation, he followed his dream and left for Hollywood where he studied at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. He then returned to Canada to pursue his acting career where things took off and he appeared in several series and movies. He is now married with two or three girls. He moved back to the states a few years ago and is actively pursuing his career. He now lives in Santa Monica with his family and can be frequently seen running and biking along the beach.