Although Van was born in San Luis Obispo, California, he spent a couple of years living with his family in South Korea, and then finally settled in Leesville, Louisiana. While growing up in a small town, Van spent most of his time playing sports, mostly football. While in middle school he watched a performance of "Little Shop Of Horrors" and was blown away. When he reached high school, he was playing Football in the fall and being involved in the school's musical in the spring. He changed his major in his first semester of college from journalism to theatre, deciding to pursue a degree in acting.
Wrote, produced, directed, and acting in, "The Window". A play in which was the culmination of his education he received at Northwestern State University. The play opened in Natchitoches, LA in April of 2007.
Graduated from Northwestern State University, in the spring of 2007, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre with concentrations in Acting and Directing.
Has and older sister,Christine Pyon White, and a younger sister, Heather Ashley White.
Is an alumni of the beta omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
Worked at the local movie theater and would stay after hours to watch reels of trailers.
Military Brat.
Graduated from Leesville High School, Class of 2003.
Mother is Korean.
Father is American.
Born in San Los Obispo, California.
Loves to watch movies.
Played baseball, football, and soccer while attending Leesville High School.
Enjoys reading Shakespeare.
Favorite play is Neil LaButes, "The Shape of Things".
Directed, "Danny and The Deep Blue Sea," by John Patrick Shanley in his senior year at NSU.
Favorite movie is "Interview with the Vampire.".
(January 2010) Recently moved to Hollywood, studying with D.W. Brown at the Joanne Baron & D.W. Brown Acting Studio in Santa Monica, CA.
(July 2007) Filming, "Mama, I Want To Sing!" in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
