He was born in Palm Springs, California, and began acting in 1975. He appeared in 1970s television shows like The Waltons, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Laverne and Shirley, and CHiPs. He has starred in films like Adventures in Babysitting, Cousins, Hiding Out, Toy Soldiers, and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. He also appeared in straight to video releases such as Python and Soulkeeper.