Growing up, he moved every 2 years or so (including 5 years in Australia 1967-1972). A year after graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. A back injury ended his career after only 6 years. After a hiatus of nearly 21 years, he answered his nation's call again and enlisted in the National Guard - taking training as a combat medic. He served a tour in Iraq in 2009-2010. He caught the acting "bug" while attending W.R. Farrington High School in Honolulu. He lives in Iowa City, Iowa. - IMDb Mini Biography By: the7thson

In high school, he was a student in the drama class taught by the late Gary Kau . Is a member of MENSA, as are James Woods , Geena Davis , Alan Rachins and Derek Barbosa . Speaks English, German and Spanish. Served in the U.S. Marines (1980-1986). Ninth of eleven children, six older brothers, two older sisters, and two younger sisters. Parents were Dean Rollins, an appliance repairman and Army veteran (d. 1998) and Edith Rollins, homemaker and Navy veteran (d. 1987). Served the Iowa National Guard from 2006 until 2012. Among his classmates in the drama class taught by Gary Kau were Dave Lancaster , Cathryn Rollins , and Lorna Jean Katz . Attended the University of Iowa, as did Ashton Kutcher , Gene Wilder , and Mary Beth Hurt . Former Army Combat Medic. Former nationally registered EMT. Served in Iraq with Andre Daniel . Uncle of Carlyn Blount . Chosen to represent the state of Iowa in the 100 Faces of War Experience art project. Father of Dean Rollins . Winner of 2013 Windfall Award (University of Iowa) for Best Performance. Award was for his portrayal of Mr. Smith in the short film "Good Boy". Attending the University of Iowa. [August 2010] (2009-2010) Deployed to Iraq for one year.