An American actor, he is best known for playing himself in Clint Eastwood's film "The 15:17 to Paris," which dramatizes the real-life event where he, along with two friends, thwarted a terrorist attack on a train bound for Paris in 2015. Prior to his acting debut, he studied at California State University, Sacramento. Besides acting, he is an author and motivational speaker, sharing experiences from his heroic act. His work extends into advocating for personal courage and resilience.