Born December 12, 1975 and raised in Arvada, CO. to parents Michael (d.2008) and Patricia (d.1997) Growing up was an athlete and had numerous scholarship offers for basketball out of high school. Graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 and worked as a professional wrestler for 6 years. Has been a professional poker player since 2004. Moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue acting. Worked as a bouncer at Hollywood clubs in his early days.