He started to learn about acting in order to be able to direct actors more skillfully in his films. After studying and doing scene work with Warren Robertson for several years he found an agent in 1999 and quickly started to work as an actor. He has written, directed and produced five short films. Previous to his work as an actor and director he worked as a construction supervisor on film sets. He also spent two years in Europe as a Technical coordinator for the Cirque du Soleil. He presently resides in Montreal.