- In 1977, moved to Canada with his mother, a nurse's aide, his brother and two sisters. His father, a shoemaker, stayed in Jamaica.
- His interest in men's fashion led him to work as a window dresser for Harry Rosen in Toronto, one of his very first jobs.
- Lived in Regent Park, nicknamed Toronto's "ghetto", the largest public-housing estate of the city, known for its problems with drugs and crime.
- Owns his own production company, Conquering Lion Productions, along with business partner, Damon D'Oliveira.
- In 1991, was accepted in the Canadian Film Centre's full-time program.
- Cousin is Jaan Spirka
- Met Damon D'Oliveira at the Canadian Film Center.
- Attended West Preparatory Public School in north Toronto.
- Went to high school at Danforth Technical School.
- Is a long-time fan of boxing.
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