Raised in Pepper Pike, Ohio, he began modeling at five and later attended the U.S. Naval Academy before turning to songwriting, releasing the pop collection Glimpses of Truth. After moving to New York in 2007, he landed a guest spot on Law & Order: SVU and led the MTV musical film The American Mall, followed by roles on Cold Case, Bones and Medium and a lead in the 2010 remake of Ice Castles. His…