Born in South Sudan, he fled civil war and became a refugee at a young age. He eventually moved to the United States, where he pursued a career in modeling and acting. He made his film debut in "I Heart Huckabees" and gained further recognition for his role in "The Good Lie," which drew on his real-life experiences as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Besides acting, he is an advocate for peace and humanitarian efforts, using his platform to raise awareness about the plight of refugees.