He started his theater studies in New York City and transferred from Marlboro High School to Lakewood Prep School in Howell, New Jersey, because the school was able to better accommodate his acting schedule.
Ta alustas oma draamaõpinguid New York Citys ja läks üle Marlboro keskkoolist Lakewood Prep kooli  Howell`is, New Jersey`s , sest kool võimaldas tal paremini toime tulla oma näitlemisgraafikuga.