Lists his inspirations to be actresses such as Judy Garland, Judith
O'Dea, Meryl Streep, Dee Wallace, and Jamie Lee Curtis as well as comedians such as Amy Sadaris, Anna Faris, Cheri Oteri, and Molly Shannon.
First cousin to both Meghan and Erinn Bakun, both of whom had minor parts in Voodoo Rising (2011). He had the chance to act beside Erinn again in the horror/slasher Chill (2012).
His favorite films include "The Wizard of Oz", "Night of the Living Dead", "Halloween", and "The Shining".
Lost his mother, Margaret Conners, to leukemia in 2005.