John Jeremiah Werskey was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 27th, 1980. He was raised just outside Fort Wayne, Indiana near the small town of Grabill. In the early 2000's he attended Indiana-Purdue University of Fort Wayne (IPFW) for a year before transferring to Ball State University in Munice, Indiana in 2002. While studying Film Production and Directing at Ball State, he developed an interest in transitioning from behind the camera to its front. In 2006, he was selected to perform in Los Angeles for the Ball State Acting Showcase. Performing in the showcase was his first visit to Los Angeles and it left a sizable impression on him. In early 2007 he moved to Los Angeles with hopes of pursuing a career in acting.