Named after his grandfather who is also a comedian. Enjoys making independent short films with his friends Celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah. Attends the prestigious Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, California, along with actors such as Emile Hirsch, Will Rothhaar, Candace Lifson, Kyla Pratt, Kaitlin Doubleday, Zoma Crum, and Cherish Lee. Graduated high school in 2003. In the fall he is planning on going to college, preferably Yale University. His first name rhymes with "hiya." Plays the drums. Wears a size-11 shoe. Favorite movies are Dumb & Dumber (1994) and Saving Silverman (2001). For music, he likes to listen to System of a Down, 50 Cent, Eminem, D12, Led Zeppelin, Jack Johnson, Ben Folds, and others. Is involved with Joe Torry's Give Back to the Children's Fund Wears contact lenses. When younger, he attended a magnet school where he was the only white student. Performed alongside hip-hop MC G-Money at the Viper Room on January 2005. Shares the same birthday with "Jackass" (2000) star Ryan Dunn. Won a Daytime Emmy award in 2003 for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series at the age of 16 for his portrayal of Louis Stevens on "Even Stevens" (2000). Sometimes plays basketball with "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) star Adam Lamberg. Is an only child. Parents are Shayna & Jeffrey (divorced). Started a hip-hop group/record label (Element) and a film production company (www.grassyslope.com) with fellow actor and best friend Lorenzo Eduardo. Grew up in Los Angeles with actor Bo Barrett. Was considered for the role of Jimmy Olsen in Superman Returns (2006). Second father and mentor was Jon Voight. Last name is pronounced "La-buff". 'American Beauty' is among his favorite films. | 
