Duane was born in Garden Grove, California to a Southern Gospel Tenor, Charles Thomas and his mother Colleen Thomas; Both of whom sung in his church choir. That was where his love for singing was rooted. He has spent the last 21 years performing in more than 40 musical theater productions and plays in the O.C. and L.A. areas. His favorite roles are: Archibald in Secret Garden, King Henry II in Lion in Winter, the Major General in Pirates of Penzance and King Arthur in Camelot. Duane continues to fulfill his love of acting and singing on both the stage and screen.