Born on December 10, 1960, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he is a former actor and model best known for his role as Jake Ryan in the 1984 film "Sixteen Candles." He attended Temple University and competed as a wrestler, winning medals in national competitions. Transitioning to acting in the 1980s, he appeared in films like "Vision Quest" and "Mermaids." After retiring from acting in the early 1990s, he pursued a successful career in carpentry and furniture making.