Grew up as the fifth of 10 children in South Bend, Indiana, where his
father was a steel mill worker.
1976 - Graduated from Southwest State University (Marshall, Minnesota).
Pursued advanced drama studies as a member of American Conservatory
Theater in San Francisco.
Was in a long-term relationship with actress Wilma Mondi.
Has received widespread acclaim for his sensitive portrayal of Joe, a
married English professor who arranges a date with a teenage boy, in
Christopher Shinn's "Four", a role he has played in several productions
around the U.S.
