Born in New York City, USA. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and in the early 1970s studied at the "American Conservatory Theatre". Shortly before finishing university he founded the troupe "Theatre of the Swamp Fox", with which he performed in the USA and Canada. In the late 1970s he achieved some success on the New York stage, appearing in productions such as "Gimme Shelter" (1978) and the musical "Leave It to Beaver Is Dead" (1979).

Around the same time the actor began appearing in films, making his debut in the Canadian film "Riel" (1979). Since then he has worked actively in both Canadian and American film and television projects. He died on his 61st birthday in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.