Was diagnosed with GHD as a child; GHD is the reason for his short stature. He was signed to an acting contract at the age of 23 because he looked like he was 12 years old.
Teaches Shakespeare, English, and screenwriting at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California to juniors and seniors.
He was 24 years old when he played infamous Isaac, teenager leader of the child sect in Children of the Corn (1984).
Has now returned to acting and has written and starred in a comedy TV pilot.
Is an occasional guest at horror conventions. Many horror fans find him very kind and very down to earth, despite the character he played in Children of the Corn (1984).
Met partner, David White, in 1996.
Retired from acting in 2003 and went into teaching and creative writing.
Graduated from the University of Illinois with a BFA in Theatre