Received his Bachelor's degree in film and television production from Loyola Marymount University. He remained at the university and received a Master's degree in communication arts.
Best known for playing Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, in the cult film The Last Dragon (1985).
Attended Quincy University before moving to Los Angeles, California.
Attended and graduated from Hales Franciscan High School.
Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes returned to his surviving spouse.