Was nominated for a Salt Award for Best Actor in 2010
Was nominated for a Salt Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009
The first in his family to earn a Master's degree, he studied at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, University at Buffalo and Ithaca College
Spent several years working in corporate America before resigning from a Vice President position to focus on his acting and writing career full time
Quote: "[on "Survivor"] "I have the stamina to make it through the challenges, I have the mental grit to get past the mind games and the gutsiness to make the big moves when they need to be made․ I am 'Survivor․'""
Quote: "[on playing "Survivor" with Reed Kelly] "This will be a memory that we will share for life․ Having someone to go through this with who can help you find strength when you really need it will be invaluable in this game․""
Joined the cast of "Survivor: San Juan del Sur" along with his boyfriend Reed Kelly
Described himself as confident, energetic and compassionate
His hobbies include writing songs, going to the gym, playing "Settlers of Catan," watching movies and taking his dog to the dog park
If he could take three things with him to the "Survivor" island, he would choose the Bible, a piano and his iPod