Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California's School of Theater
Made his screen acting debut in the film "Mission: Impossible III" in 2006
Became interested in acting at a young age and appeared in plays with the African American Children's Theater
Quote: "Good art is always socially relevant, and its themes are universal․․․People can get more of an understanding through art․․․it can change the way they think․ [It] allows people to be open to different perspectives․"
Had a recurring role as Coach Medlock in "Switched at Birth" in 2012
Best known for his role as Jake Madsen in "Hollywood Heights" and as Troy Fairbanks in "Dear White People․"