He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1993.
Grandfather was the famous pre WWII broadway producer, Morris Rose who produced such hit shows as "Blue Eyes" in 1921 at the 44th St Shubert Theater and "The Tragedy of Nan" at the Casino and 39th Street Theaters (since closed in 1930.