Born in Berlin, Germany; trained at the Berkleee College of Music (1984). Musician and composer who has also worked as a sound recordist & mixer. Composing credits include CLOWNHOUSE and TRUE BLOOD (add'l score) (both 1989), ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE (1991), STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE (1997), and OF CIVIL WRONGS & RIGHTS: THE FRED KOREMATSU STORY (2000). His songs were used in EXPLORERS (1985), MANHUNTER (1986), SOLITAIRE (1991, performer & music producer), and CRASH (2004).  Nominated for Achievement in Music (Original Song) 2005: CRASH - "In the Deep" - Music (w. Kathleen "Bird" York) 1 nomination