Was one of the three finalists for Anakin Skywalker in _Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace_ (1999). Has a younger brother named Andrew, a younger sister named Erica, and an older sister named Kristen. Attended Catholic school. Learned to play the violin for his role in _Music of the Heart_ (1999) . Still plays today. His favorite TV shows are "Friends" (1994), "Seinfeld" (1990), and "The Sopranos" (1999). His favorite musical acts are Blink 182, Green Day, and Eminem. His favorite sports are soccer (football), (American) football, and basketball His favorite sports teams are the NY Mets, the NY Knicks, the NY Jets, and the NJ Devils. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. [2004]. A native of New York. Nicknamed Angie by his Spanish teacher, who could never pronounce his last name. Plays the guitar. Is friends with fellow actors David Gallagher, Mae Whitman, and Trevor Morgan. Was one of the three finalists for Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Learned to play the violin for his role in Music of the Heart (1999). Still plays today.
