Growing up in Maryland Art began to exhibit an interest in the arts at a very early age. Whether he wrote short stories and drew comics in school, or programmed games in QBasic at home, he was always fascinated with storytelling. When he entered middle school he took hold of the family VHS camera and began making short live action and stop-motion films with his toys, casting himself and his neighborhood friends in the various roles.
It was not until Art was cast in his high school production of "It's a Wonderful Life" that he discovered his love for theatre. He went on to appear in nearly every production at Chesapeake High until his graduation. While attending the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance, he appeared in many of the University's productions including "The Crucible," "SubUrbia," "Our Town," "Scapin," and "Standing on My Knees."
It was during this time at college he decided to up the ante and try his hand at a feature film. At only 20 years old he wrote, produced, starred, and directed the independent comedy The Money Shot (2005).
After moving to Los Angeles Art continued his studies at the Howard Fine Studio and later completed the 2 year Meisner program with Neighborhood Playhouse veteran William Alderson. He added to his stage work by appearing in productions by the Open Fist Theatre Company, West Coast Ensemble, the Newport Theatre Arts Center, the Gallery Theatre in Anaheim, and the First Annual LA One-Minute Play Festival. It was during the One-Minute play festival that he was cast in the leading role of Nathan for the award-winning web series Laps (2011) -- a role for which he lost 65lbs during the production.
The Trouble
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Film
Actor
Whose Party?
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Film
Actor
Chasing the Sun
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Film
Actor
Table for 8
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Film
Actor
Push
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Film
Actor
The Cardinal Sins
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TV Series
Actor
Love Obsession
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Film
Actor
Laps
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Film
Actor
Give & Take
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Film
Actor
Two People
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Film
Director
Remain Calm
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TV Series
Actor
Preying for Mercy
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TV Movie
Actor
Purim: The Lot
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Film
Actor
I Don't
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Film
Actor
2 for Flinching
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TV Mini
Actor
The Gambler
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Film
Miscellaneous Crew
Training Day
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Film
Actor
Mob City
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TV Series
Actor
A Friend at the End
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Film
Actor
Weight
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Film
Actor
Vegas
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TV Series
Actor
Planes
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Film
Miscellaneous Crew
The Mentalist
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TV Series
Miscellaneous Crew
Stallions de Amor
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TV Series
Actor
Secret of the Wings
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Film
Miscellaneous Crew
Hotchfeld
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
There Once Was a Man
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Video
Camera and Electrical Department
In the Restroom
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Film
Actor
Lone Star Trixie
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Film
Actor
Brood
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Film
Actor
Body of Lies
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Film
Actor
The Wire
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TV Series
Actor
Mad Men
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TV Series
Miscellaneous Crew
The Invasion
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Film
Actor
PeepHole
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Film
Actor
Film School
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TV Mini
Actor
The Money Shot
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Video
Actor
Crawler
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Video
Actor
Head of State
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Film
Actor
American Snuff
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Film
Actor
Liberty Heights
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Film
Actor
A Can Full of Ashes
Actor
Binge Buddies
Actor
Gap Weekend
Actor
Best Actor in a Short Film (World Music & Independent Film Festival)
(2018)