Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida with 2 great parents and 3 sisters. Joined the US Merchant Marine in 1980, worked my way up from deckhand to ship Captain before retiring 20 years later after traveling worldwide. Worked and visited 33 countries and territories. Sold oil and gas investments in Texas for 5 years. Moved to Hollywood, California in 2005 and worked as a producer on several films. Started acting... see more