Born in Topeka, KS, Carson has degrees in History and Theatre from the University of Kansas. He holds an MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. He has also studied improvisation and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade, IOWest, and The Peoples Improv Theatre. His career as an actor spans every aspect of stage and screen. His work is as varied as independent hits like Kissing Jessica Stein and summer blockbusters like The Wedding Crashers. On stage he's performed at the nation's most prestigious resident theaters, Shakespeare in the park, American premiers, and Broadway shows, including 5 Tony Award winning Peter And The Starcatcher.