Anthony Carl Taylor was born and raised in Canton, Ohio in 1989, the third child of Donald Ray Taylor, and the second child of Carla Jo Taylor. He is the grandson of William Workman and MaryAnn Workman. As a child, Anthony always enjoyed writing, which started in the 3rd grade and progressed then after. Throughout his childhood and into adolescence, Anthony carried a notebook wherever he went just in case inspiration would occur.
Anthony attended Perry High School in Massillon, graduating in 2008, where he was active in Theatre and Choir.
He has three siblings: Josh, Billy, and Jenna.