He has two sons, Jeff (b. 1982) and Ryan (b. 1983) with wife Susan.
He is an accomplished stage actor.
He was nominated for a 1986 Joseph Jefferson Award for Musical Direction for "Quilters" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
He was nominated for a 1999 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a
Supporting Role in a Play for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
He was awarded the 2010 Joseph Jefferson Award (Non-Equity Division) for Director of a Play for "Killer Joe" at the Profiles Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
An ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.