RJ Mitte
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Born | Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | August 21, 1992
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Years active | 2006–present |
Partner | Kennedy Blaire (2022–present) |
Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III (
Early life
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Mitte was raised by his mother following the separation of his parents. After his mother became paralyzed, Mitte became financially responsible at age 13 for the family, which by then also included his sister who was born when he was 11 years old. As of 2015, he was still financially responsible for his mother and sister.[10]
Career
After receiving several roles as an extra, including in the Disney series Hannah Montana,[11] Mitte became interested in films and decided to take acting lessons. Shortly after, he was offered the role of Walter White Jr., a character who also has cerebral palsy, in the AMC series Breaking Bad.[2] At the 2013 Media Access Awards, Mitte received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. on the series and also presented the eponymous RJ Mitte Diversity Award to deaf actor Ryan Lane.[12] The Screen Actors Guild named Mitte as the spokesman for actors with disabilities and he is the representative of Inclusion in the Arts and Media of Performers with Disabilities, which employs artists with disabilities.[13]
He starred in the short horror film Stump in 2011..
Mitte appeared in the 2013
On 17 November 2015, Mitte was announced to be a presenter as part of British Channel 4's coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.[17]
Activism
Mitte appeared on the cover of the February/March 2015 issue of Neurology Now (published by the American Academy of Neurology). The issue included a short biography and his views on cerebral palsy, bullying, and his acting career.[18] He is also a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.[19]
Modeling
Mitte modeled for a spring 2014 Gap ad campaign.[20] Mitte walked the catwalk for Vivienne Westwood in June 2015.[21]
Personal life
In October 2023, Mitte revealed he has been dating Kennedy Blaire since 2022.[22]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Stump | Short film | |
2013 | House of Last Things | Tim | |
2015 | Dixieland | CJ | |
2016 | Who's Driving Doug | Doug | |
2017 | The Recall | Brendan | |
2018 | Time Share | Tom | |
2018 | Retired Cupid | RJ | Short film |
2018 | Rivers Run Red | Officer Thomas | |
2019 | Standing Up for Sunny | Travis | |
2020 | Not a Game | Self | Documentary |
2020 | The Oak Room | Steve | |
2021 | Triumph | Mike | Also executive producer[23] |
2023 | The Unseen | Tommy Olson | [24] |
Music videos
Year | Artist | Title | Role |
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2013 | Hollywood Undead | "Dead Bite" | Child |
2013 | Steel Panther | "Party Like Tomorrow is the End of the World" | |
2016 | Nothing but Thieves | "If I Get High" | |
2016 | 3 Doors Down | "In the Dark" |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Everybody Hates Chris | Audience Member | Uncredited Episode: "Everybody Hates Elections" |
2007 | Hannah Montana | School Jock | Uncredited Episode: "Schooly Bully"[25] |
2008–2013 | Breaking Bad | Walter "Flynn" White Jr. | 53 episodes |
2013 | Vegas | Russ Auster | Episode: "Paiutes" |
2014 | Switched at Birth | Campbell Bingman | 9 episodes |
2016 | Robot Chicken | Walter White Jr. (voice) | Episode: "Food"[26] |
2017 | The Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls
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Participant | Series 2 |
2017 | Chance | Patient at convention | Episode: "The Collected Works of William Shakespeare" |
2018 | This Close | Solomon | Episode: "Who We Are" |
2019 | Now Apocalypse | Leif | 2 episodes |
2022 | The Guardians of Justice | Mind Master |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Project | Result |
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2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award |
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad | Nominated[27] |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad | Nominated[28] |
2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor 17–21 | Breaking Bad | Nominated[29] |
2013 | Media Access Award | SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award | Breaking Bad | Awarded[12] |
2013 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad | Won[30] |
References
- ^ "Birthday: RJ Mitte". August 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c Tina Calabro (March 17, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte finds 'perfect role' prepared him to become an activist". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- ^ Gary Strauss (February 20, 2008). "For teen star of 'Breaking Bad,' real-life disability is no obstacle". USA Today. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- ^ RJ Mitte — Breaking Bad Is Good Interview, ABILITY Magazine.
- ^ "RJ Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' on Living with Cerebral Palsy". YouTube. October 10, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "RJ Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' on Living with Cerebral Palsy". YouTube. June 9, 2020.
- ^ Natasha Wasinkski (October 10, 2013). "'Breaking Bad's' R.J. Mitte talks about living with cerebral palsy". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ Calabro, Tina (March 17, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte finds 'perfect role' prepared him to become an activist". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristi (October 21, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' costar RJ Mitte on ability, disabilities, and filming in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- The Huffington Post.
- ^ a b "2013 Media Access Awards". Writers Guild of America. November 1, 2013. Archived from the original on January 3, 2014.
- ^ Wolfe, Kathi (April 2012). "For Mitte, 'Bad' Rep is Good". Independence Today.
- ^ "Stump (2011)". IMDb. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Vanished: The Tara Calico Story". Indiegogo. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ Philiana Ng (January 2, 2014). "'Switched at Birth': 'Breaking Bad's' R.J. Mitte Makes His Debut". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte joins Channel 4's Paralympics presenters | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- S2CID 147052248.
- ^ "Celebrity Ambassadors". Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ GAP Spring Campaign 2014
- ^ Time. Breaking Bad Walt Jr. Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show
- ^ "Happy birthday my baby !!! It's been an amazing year and it's far from over many more memories !!!". instagram.com.
- ^ "Out today! In @cinemark theaters "Triumph" tells the story of A high school senior in the 1980s who aspires to join the wrestling team. Because he has cerebral palsy, even adults who admire his resolve — like Coach Warren (Terrence Howard), who teaches Mike in a phys-ed class, and Mike's single father (Johnathon Schaech) — don't initially believe he can do it. Directed by Brett Leonard, the film was inspired by the experiences of its screenwriter, Michael D. Coffey. Triumph Rated PG-13. Wrestling violence. Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes. In theaters". instagram.com.
- ^ "Jennifer A. Goodman Thriller 'The Unseen' Starring 'Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte Acquired By Gravitas Ventures". deadline.com.
- ^ Clements, Erin (September 18, 2013). "RJ Mitte, Miley Cyrus Appeared On 'Hannah Montana' Together". Huffington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Rohn, Jake. "Exclusive: RJ Mitte Is Down To Voice 'Walter White Jr.' In A Robot Chicken Movie". Movie Ranker. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. January 29, 2012.
- ^ "19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. January 27, 2013.
- ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. May 5, 2013.
- ^ "20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. January 18, 2014.
External links
- RJ Mitte at IMDb
- RJ Mitte discusses Breaking Bad at AMCTV.com, 2009
- RJ Mitte — Breaking Bad Is Good Interview with ABILITY Magazine