Grew up with his adoptive family, the Schwotzers, in Pittsburgh and located his biological mother when he was in his 20s
Dropped Schwotzer for stage-name purposes
Switched from studying journalism to English in college; later dropped out of an English-literature graduate program upon deciding to pursue acting as a profession
Is certified as a fight coordinator with the Society of American Fight Directors, specializing in European weaponry and American thuggery
Is known for being the environmentally conscious Subaru salesperson in commercials