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My Take
RJ Mitte earns my genuine respect, not my sympathy, and that distinction matters to him too. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three, he turned what many would hide into a deliberate platform, choosing roles where his disability could educate audiences. His Walter Jr. in Breaking Bad anchored one of television's great ensembles and shared in a deserved SAG award. Beyond acting, his move into producing shows real ambition. I find his refusal to be defined by limitation quietly powerful. Hollywood needs more performers who expand who gets to be on screen, and Mitte has done that with grace and grit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- RJ Mitte
- Name (Japanese)
- RJ・ミッテ
- Reading
- RJ・みって
- Born
- August 21, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was RJ Mitte born?
Born August 21, 1992 (age 33).
Where is RJ Mitte from?
RJ Mitte is from Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
What does RJ Mitte do?
RJ Mitte works as actor, film producer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.