He grew up in London,studied music and drama,joined the National Youth Theater when he was 15,acted in the West End,Paris and Holland. Won a scholarship and studied at Trinity College of Music in London.came to the States in 1965 and pursued a music career having a number one record in 1969 with the band Me and Dem Guys who were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Has continued to do video and voiceover work for over 30 years and decided to give films a go when the film incentive program came to Michigan with a starring role in the movie Small Change.