A German actor, director, and screenwriter, born in Nuremberg, Germany, to a Puerto Rican father and a Portuguese mother. He moved with his family to live in the United States at an early age, and there, he discovered his passion for acting in high school, and he had several experiences in the school theater. He practices singing and dancing in addition to acting. His credits include Green Lantern, Focus, and The Purge. He also wrote and directed several short films.