Robert Leeshock was born in Clifton, New Jersey. He attended Cornell University in 1980 as an Arts and Science major, then graduated in 1984 with a degree in Materials Science Engineering. He trained as an actor with James Price, director of The Acting Studio - New York and with Wynn Handman, director of the American Place Theater. He has penned the screenplay Yo Yo Boy as well as characters for stand up venues in New York and Los Angeles. He works as a professional photographer out of his studio in NY and produces projects for both film and television.