Born in the state of Massachusetts to parents William and Sylvia, Karl is one of 5 children. His schooling includes attending Walcott Kindergarten, Margaret Neary Elementary, and Albert S. Woodward Middle school. His professional stage debut came in the role of David, in the National Broadway Tour of the Tony award winning Drama "Torch Song Trilogy". His Television debut was on the much loved series "The Golden Girls", and his film debut came in an Independent film titled "The Education of Allison Tate". In 2010, Karl left the United States and has been living outside the country ever since.