Jason Grutter grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his parents and three younger brothers. He graduated high school as a National Merit Scholar and accepted a full-ride academic scholarship to the University of Houston's Honors College. He later transferred to Graceland University, where he earned All-Conference honors in both football and track-and-field as well as All-American Scholar Athlete. After college Jason worked as an engineer for a few years before pursuing his acting career. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.