Attended Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand where he majored in Camera/Editing. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in Film & Television.
Hobbies include Boxing, Football, Horseback Riding, Squash and Swimming.
Singing voice: Baritone, Bass-Baritone.
Received voice training from Linda Cartwright at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPC) during 2007.
Born in Papakura, New Zealand. His father is a Dutch immigrant and mother is of Samon, Irish Heritage.