An American actor, he was born in Philadelphia, on July 15, 1975. He grew up in Willingboro City in southern New Jersey. He graduated from Delran High School. He attended the University of Pittsburgh. There he studied mechanical engineering, but changed his major after three years and studied acting. Among his most famous works are: The Wire in 2006, Death Without Consent in 2007, Apne in 2007 and Damsels in Distress in 2011.