Grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana. Relocated to Los Angeles to train with Arthur Mendoza at the Actor's Circle Theater. Learning his craft from classic as well as contemporary plays. At this time he found himself sleeping in his car off and on to afford his training. He describes that period as well worth it. After 3 years he moved back to his home state learning of the film industry that had begun there since his departure to California. After some time he got his first break when David Fincher cast him in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.