Born in Keokuk, Iowa and raised in Michigan City, Indiana.
Third youngest of 7 siblings (4 sisters & 3 brothers). Two
sons, Brian II, born December 14th and Brian III, born May 5th.
His senior year in high school, he was voted 'The Most Versatile Athlete' in the State of Indiana - Football, Basketball and Baseball.
At the age 17, he was was brutally beaten in Michigan City, Indiana, by a motorcycle gang known as "The Glory Stompers".
Earned a football scholarship at the University of Kentucky; after two
years, transfered and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts
at Cal State University-Fullerton.
His senior year, scouted and offered to training camp by the
Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles baseball teams, as a pitcher.
Signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Played with the Arena Football League (New England Steamrollers).
Lived in Taiwan, Holland, France, Curacao Islands, and China.