Brian White

Birth Name:

Brian Joseph White

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Co-founded the Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theater in his hometown of Boston
Studied psychology and theater at Dartmouth College
The son of former Boston Celtics player, Jo Jo White
Quote: "Acting is a lot like football․ When a director says 'Action!', it's the same adrenaline rush and the same training process․ I love it․"
Quote: "I still take [acting] classes every week․ I approach it the same way I approached lacrosse and football, as a student of the game․"
Began his career as a professional athlete with both the NFL and NLL before turning to acting after an injury cut his athletic career short
Began working as a producer in 2011 on the series "9ine" in which he also starred
Following his athletic career, he immediately jumped into acting in 1997 with numerous television and film roles

2019Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series:Nominated
2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Digital Drama Series:Nominated
2020ISA - Best Lead Actor - Drama:Nominated

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