Born in Ireland but raised in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, this talented individual's journey in the world of acting began to take shape. From 2000 to 2002, he pursued his passion for the performing arts at the Queensland University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on acting.
Throughout his academic tenure, he had the privilege of participating in master classes under the guidance of renowned industry professionals. In 2012, he attended a master class at the 16th Street Studio in Melbourne, where he honed his craft alongside the legendary Ellen Burstyn. He repeated this experience in 2014, this time with Carl Ford, and again in 2014 and 2016 with the esteemed Larry Moss. Additionally, he had the opportunity to attend a master class with Ivana Chubbuck in Los Angeles in 2016.
During his time at university, he began to gain valuable stage experience, starting with several productions in 2001. Following his graduation, he went on to work with various prominent theatre companies primarily based in Queensland, although he did have the opportunity to travel interstate for touring productions.