Born in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised in California, he pursued a career in acting after being inspired during college. He studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, honing his craft in theater. He gained recognition for his role as Dr. Jeffrey Cole on the TV series "House" and later appeared in films like "Twilight" as Laurent and "X-Men: First Class" as Darwin. Known for his versatility, he has also starred in projects like "Startup" and "The Blacklist."