Born in California, but moving at a young age to Chislehurst Kent , Faber is of Scottish descent. After several successful years of television commercial work in London Faber went on to study Drama in both London and in Los Angeles where he now Lives. Having studied Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii Faber started his career in underwater film making and still relishes any work that puts him in the water. Along with scuba, His skills include stage combat, Fencing and Archery. He is also a precision driver, and of course a furniture Maker having had a successful furniture gallery in Venice California from where he was asked to join the cast of the Trading Spaces team on TLC's Hit show Trading Spaces .