- Growing up, he was a passionate advocate of servicing the social and educational needs of autistic children for his community, often giving public speeches and speaking on their behalf.
- Thanks to summer school and extra course credits, he was able to graduate a semester early from high school and move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
- Following an initial audition for 'A Week Away,' he was offered the role of Sean. After requesting to read the script, he insisted to production that he was more in the vein of 'Will.' He was subsequently auditioned for the film's lead, and later on, offered the role.
- Was one of the youngest contestants in the history of 'American Idol,' and the youngest of Season 12, securing an initial audition just a week after his 15th birthday.
- Alumnus of New Trier Township High School, Winnetka, Illinois. Other New Trier graduates include Ralph Bellamy, Charlton Heston, Rock Hudson, Hugh B. O'Brien, Ann-Margret, Penelope Milford, Virginia Madsen, Liz Phair, Bruce Dern, Jake Johnson, William Christopher and Rainn Wilson.
- Rowed crew for his high school as a teenager.
- Chicago native.
- Fan of NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.
- Fan of MLB's Chicago Cubs.
- Went to high school with Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren of the EDM music duo, Louis The Child. All three participated in their school's 'Battle of the Bands.'.
- Passionate advocate for mental health awareness.
- Fan of MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Splits his time between Los Angeles and Nashville.
- Resides in Hancock Park, Los Angeles.
- Signed to Capitol CMG Label Group.
- Resides in Los Angeles.
- Creator, executive producer, and co-host of the 'Luminosity' podcast.
- Student at New York University, majoring in Social Sciences.
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