Born of German immigrants, Hans and Sabine Wolff. The second of five children. Originally from Chicago, Illinois. He spent most of his life in the western suburbs. After graduating from High School. He worked for the family construction and building management company .He became a Photographer a banker and truck driver so he could see the country at a leisurely pace. poor health ended his trucking over long distances. Now a local driver he looked for something else to fill the void of traveling. A chain of events lead to a chance at being a background actor. after a year of this he got a chance at a speaking role in a short film.