Born in 1992 in Sacramento, California, he gained fame not as a traditional actor but as a real-life hero. A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, he became internationally recognized for his bravery during the 2015 Thalys train attack in France, where he helped subdue an armed terrorist. His heroic actions led to him being portrayed in the 2018 Clint Eastwood film "The 15:17 to Paris," in which he played himself, marking his debut in the film industry.
THE 15:17 TO PARIS
The 15:17 to Paris is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. It tells the true story of three Americans who thwarted a...
15:17 TO PARIS
Clint Eastwood's The 15:17 to Paris tells the true story of three Americans who thwart a train attacker on a 2015 Paris–Amsterdam ride. It traces...