Can you tell us a little about your journey into acting?

I started acting without even realizing it. I was always doing voices and telling stories as

a kid. By elementary and middle school, I was auditioning for local plays and I loved
being on stage. In high school I joined drama, and then in college I signed with my first
agent in Seattle while on a full-ride scholarship. Most of my early work was doing
commercials and modeling.
Then my life shifted. I went into active-duty military service. Being deployed overseas,
training with weapons, and leading in real-world operations shaped me in ways I never
expected. Those experiences gave me a deeper well to pull from as an actor. 

What was the first role that made you feel like, “This is it—I’m an actor”?

The Curse with Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder. It was the first time I felt like I wasn’t
just “acting,” I was listening and responding truthfully. I took direction, applied it, and felt
in sync with the cast and crew. When I later saw myself on screen (and even in the
trailer!) it hit me: this is real, I’m an actor.

Who or what inspired you to become an actor?

A love of acting is something that has been within me since I was five years old. It feels
less like a choice and more like a calling. If I wasn’t acting, I’d always be thinking about
it. Over time, my passion grew from simply loving the craft to wanting to tell meaningful
stories about truth and history, stories that can impact society for the better.

Choose one of your recent roles you’re proud of.
Bloodshed at Guardian Angel Orphanage in which I played Michael, a military veteran
turned artist. 

What drew you to this role?
The role immediately connected with me: a veteran facing his past and trying to build a
new life. It mirrored my own journey. At first, I wasn’t sure I was ready for a lead role, but
I knew I had to take it on.

How did you prepare for this character?

To prepare for this character, I leaned heavily on my military experiences—deployment,
trauma, transition. I used my real past to step into Michael’s reality, which not only
helped the performance but also allowed me to process parts of my own journey. 

Were there any scenes that were particularly challenging? 

Yes, the final confrontation where I had to decide whether to take a life. It was difficult

but important, because it reflected the story of the character and what many veterans

might deal with. 

What’s your favorite scene from the film? 

The scene where the group splits up was my favorite scene. It’s the worst decision in a

horror scenario, but it reminded me of real moments where you know a choice isn’t ideal

but it’s the only option you have. 

  Did you bring any part of the character home with you? 

Yes, Michael is a “veteran turned artist.” I worried how people would react to me

moving from the military to the arts, but it actually opened doors. Fellow veterans told

They were proud. Family members I never knew loved art and music opened up. It

gave others permission to embrace their own passions. 

How do you approach building a character from scratch?

I always find a real path where I could have become that character. For example, when I

played a school principal in a horror film, I asked myself: what if I had pursued

education instead of law or acting? I imagine the road that leads me there, then layer in

the script’s specific traits. It keeps the character grounded and real. 

Do you prefer dramatic roles, comedic roles, or something in between?

Drama feels natural, but I actually push myself in comedy. It scares me, which is exactly

Why do I pursue it? I’ve even been studying stand-up and writing jokes to grow that muscle. 

How do you handle emotionally intense scenes? 

I don’t force emotion. Real people often try to hide how they feel, not show it. So I focus

on truth—using tools my coaches taught me to access emotions safely while staying

authentic. If I “try to cry,” it looks fake. My goal is always real, human behavior. 

Do you ever watch your own performances?

Yes. At first, watching my own performances made me uncomfortable. But I realized if I 

I don’t want to watch myself, why would anyone else? Now, I treat it as homework: I

study my posture, body language, listening, and choices. It keeps me improving and it

reminds me that I’m living my dream.