Craig Cady was born in San Diego, California, USA, where he remained through his primary school years. His father was a computer engineer, inventor, and executive, who relocated the family to a burgeoning Silicon Valley during the early 80's computer industry boom. It was in the Bay Area that Craig realized his passion for entertainment, cutting his teeth in community theatre while training as a singer and dancer with local studios and performance groups. His acting career then began in earnest via regional stage productions during his undergraduate years at the University of California, Berkeley. After traveling extensively as an entertainer for a few years following his commencement, Craig settled in Los Angeles in 1996, continuing work in theatre while building credits in series television, commercials, and film. Although periodically also engaged in New York City industry projects, he has maintained a permanent residence in the Hollywood area ever since.