RJ Mitte

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American actor and producer (born 1992)

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::summary American actor and producer (born 1992) ::

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yearsactive2006–present
partnerKennedy Suarez (2018–present; engaged)
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| name = RJ Mitte | image = RJ Mitte by Gage Skidmore 3.jpg | caption = Mitte in 2024 | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | occupation = | yearsactive = 2006–present | partner = Kennedy Suarez (2018–present; engaged)

Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III (; born August 21, 1992) is an American actor and producer. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three. He moved to Hollywood in 2006, and worked with a personal talent manager to find acting opportunities where his disability could educate viewers. After playing minor roles in sitcoms, he was cast in his breakthrough role as Walter White Jr. on the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013).

Mitte has starred in the ABC family drama series Switched at Birth (2014) and the Netflix animated series The Guardians of Justice (2022). He has appeared in films like Who's Driving Doug, the thriller drama Time Share (2018), the independent comedy Standing Up for Sunny (2019), the thriller The Oak Room (2020), and the drama Triumph (2021), the lattermost of which he executive produced.

Mitte has advocated for cerebral palsy and other disabilities. He is a Screen Actors Guild spokesman for actors with disabilities, and a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy. He received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award in 2013.

Early life

Roy Frank Mitte III was born on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was delivered by emergency caesarean and was not breathing at the time of his birth, which resulted in permanent brain damage. He was adopted a few weeks later by Michael Scott Mitte and Dyna Mitte, who later separated. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, and doctors put his legs in casts for six months in an attempt to straighten his feet.

Mitte was fitted with leg braces and used crutches throughout most of his childhood; however, over time, his body became stronger through sports and exercise; he no longer needed any walking devices by his teenage years. In 2006, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, where his younger sister Lacianne Carriere had received an offer for a role in a film project.

Mitte was raised by his mother following his parents' separation. After she became paralyzed, Mitte assumed financial responsibility for his family at the age of 13, which by then also included his sister, who had been born when he was 11. As of 2015, he remained financially responsible for both his mother and sister.

Career

References

  1. (August 18, 2017). "Birthday: RJ Mitte".
  2. Gary Strauss. (February 20, 2008). "For teen star of 'Breaking Bad,' real-life disability is no obstacle". USA Today.
  3. Tina Calabro. (March 17, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte finds 'perfect role' prepared him to become an activist". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  4. (October 10, 2016). "RJ Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' on Living with Cerebral Palsy". [[YouTube]].
  5. "R.J. Mitte: 'I have devoted my life to my mom and my sister'".
  6. (9 June 2020). "RJ Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' on Living with Cerebral Palsy".
  7. Natasha Wasinkski. (October 10, 2013). "'Breaking Bad's' R.J. Mitte talks about living with cerebral palsy". [[Chicago Sun-Times]].
  8. (March 17, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte finds 'perfect role' prepared him to become an activist". [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]].
  9. (October 21, 2010). "'Breaking Bad' costar RJ Mitte on ability, disabilities, and filming in Portland". [[The Oregonian]].
  10. Ferguson, Donna. (2016-02-17). "RJ Mitte: 'Breaking Bad didn't even make me a millionaire'". The Telegraph.
  11. Clements, Erin. (September 18, 2013). "RJ Mitte, Miley Cyrus Appeared On 'Hannah Montana' Together".
  12. (November 1, 2013). "2013 Media Access Awards". [[Writers Guild of America]].
  13. Wolfe, Kathi. (April 2012). "For Mitte, 'Bad' Rep is Good". Independence Today.
  14. "Stump (2011)". IMDb.
  15. "Vanished: The Tara Calico Story". Indiegogo.
  16. Philiana Ng. (January 2, 2014). "'Switched at Birth': 'Breaking Bad's' R.J. Mitte Makes His Debut". [[The Hollywood Reporter]].
  17. [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/18/gap-spring-campaign-2014_n_4810110.html GAP Spring Campaign 2014]
  18. Childers, Linda. (February 2015). "Breaking Good: After the role of a lifetime, Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte is busting stereotypes about cerebral palsy and speaking out against bullying". American Academy of Neurology.
  19. "Celebrity Ambassadors".
  20. Locker, Melissa. (2015-06-22). "Breaking Bad‘s Walt Jr. Walked In A Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show".
  21. "Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte joins Channel 4's Paralympics presenters {{!}} Channel 4".
  22. (February 10, 2016). "Nothing But Thieves hire 'Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte for emotional 'If I Get High' video".
  23. "Happy birthday my baby !!! It's been an amazing year and it's far from over many more memories !!!".
  24. Robinette, Ashlyn. (October 16, 2025). "Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Is Engaged! All the Details of His Proposal to Kennedy Suarez (Exclusive)".
  25. "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.".
  26. (March 16, 2023). "Jennifer A. Goodman Thriller 'The Unseen' Starring 'Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte Acquired By Gravitas Ventures".
  27. Clements, Erin. (September 18, 2013). "RJ Mitte, Miley Cyrus Appeared On 'Hannah Montana' Together".
  28. Rohn, Jake. (). "Exclusive: RJ Mitte Is Down To Voice 'Walter White Jr.' In A Robot Chicken Movie".
  29. (December 6, 2024). "Kameron Marlowe Recruits Breaking Bad Star For 'Never Really Know' Video".
  30. (January 29, 2012). "18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]].
  31. (January 27, 2013). "19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]].
  32. (January 18, 2014). "20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]].
  33. (May 5, 2013). "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". [[Young Artist Award]]s.

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