Father was a boxing fan, which led to the fashioning of a makeshift ring crafted from the pillars of their carport, and matches against other kids in the neighborhood
Studied acting at the acclaimed William Esper Studio in New York
While working with Denis Leary on ABC's The Job, he found they shared a passion for ice hockey, which led to a friendship beyond the set
Worked with FDNY firefighters at their Randall's Island training facility for his role on Rescue Me
Having played the drums since his youth, he founded and is lead singer of rock band Apache Stone
His bandmates were written into Resue Me's fifth season, when his character took over a bar and a band