He credits his ability as an actor to Johnny Depp, who he says "Taught me to feel, not care".
He Hated having to act in school plays and showcases, until he was 16 and watched the B-Roll footage for the Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which immediately triggered his interest in acting.
He learned how to play the guitar at age 15, and claims to have played every day since, crediting John Mayer, River Phoenix and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers as his inspiration.
He had to sleep on the streets in Sydney, NSW, Australia because he ran out of money on a trip to pursue his acting career.