RJ grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He has a long history in local theater including playing the Artful Dodger at the Walnut Street Theater. He writes and sings original music and has performed at New York City clubs, such as Joe's Pub and Le Poisson Rouge. RJ's credits include Sesame Street, Saturday Night Live, Team Toon, Nintendo, Jest and Collegehumor, I am Legend, Standing Ovations, Disney Theatrical's "Newsies" where he originated the role of Les. Oxygen Network's "The Next Big Thing NY" chronicles the real life struggles of young and up coming actors in New York City as they work with their coaches and audition for opportunities that may change their lives. He is currently working on the film "Last Vegas", where he plays a young Robert De Niro.