Colson received his BFA at Webster University-Conservatory for the Performing Arts and his MFA from the National Theater Conservatory, Denver Center.
In 2008, Colson was nominated for an Ovation Award for his performance of "Slim" in Theater Banshee's Of Mice and Men.
[6] In 1992, Colson's film career began with the recurring role of Gabriel in the television series Days of Our Lives.
His film and TV work includes Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Father, Mad Men, Demolition Man, Bones, and with Amy Poehler on Parks and Recreation.
[7] Colson also used professional motion capture to play George A. Romero in the 2010 video game Call of the Dead.