Was born in Hailey Idaho to Salvatore and Nancy Vitale then moved to California at the age of 3 1/2 where he attended school in Southern California graduating class of 1983 from Reed High School in Long Beach, California with 2 scholarships for English journalism, one from the Los Angeles Times and the Other from the Rotary Club of Long Beach. Breifly attended LBCC pursuing an art career then became a marine carpenter. In 2006 his love for the arts found its way to Hollywood and his passion for acting. His love of the craft is portrayed through his performances and believability of the characters he portrays. He has never married and does not have any children.

Has a younger brother named Michael and younger sister named MargaretWas crowned King of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus in a national contest at age 10Grandfather was a Captain in the 82nd Airborne U.S. Army and took part in Operation Market Garden, aka, A Bridge Too Far. After the war He went on to become a Sociology Professor ending his teaching career at University of Lethbridge Alberta Canada.Great-grandfather was a New York City Police Officer.His mother was a fashion model and New York Theatre actress.Has been photographed by famous photographer Natalie YoungHas been photographed by famous photographer Tony D'OrioHas been photographed by photographer Jack ZemanHas been photographed by photographer Maria MatthewsHas been photographed by photographer Tim Pannell.Is a member of both SAG (Screen actor's guild) and of AFTRA (American federation of television and radio artists).Has been photographed by photographer Hugh Kretschmer.Is the welder that you see on the teaser trailer for Star Trek XI.Worked with J.J. Abrams on the teaser trailer for Star Trek XI.Appeared in music video for Julieanne Hough "My Hallelujiah song" as "the father to the bride".