Son of Ruth E. Lesser and Dr. Robert L. Lesser of Woodbridge, Connecticut; Son-in-law of Michel Vermare of Geneva, Switzerland and the late Maite Carriquirberry.
He is director and producer at Lucky Tiger Productions, a film production company, in NewYork City.
He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Skidmore College. He earned a Master's Degree in film-making from the City College of New York in New York City.