Joseph was born to Michael and Debbie Cochrane on September 1, 1977 in Lachine, Quebec Canada.
He has a twin brother (Tom, a graphic designer in Toronto) and a younger brother (William, a teacher in Woodstock)
Joseph studied theatre at Humber College in Toronto.
He also works as a cook, waiter and Front of House Manager.
Joseph met his wife while working at the Rose Theatre in Brampton, Ontario.
