• Name: Brian J. White
  • Date of Birth: April 21, 1975
  • Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Mini-bio: Brian J. White is an American actor. White was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. White began acting on the small screen, displaying a strong presence in ...( read more)a number of television series such as Moesha, MTV's Spyder Games, UPN's comedy Second Time Around, most notably, as Detective Tavon Garris on the award-winning FX crime drama, The Shield.

White moved to film roles. Some of his more notable ones were in Tom Bezucha's The Family Stone, opposite an all-star cast, Rian Johnson's Independent Spirit Award-nominated film, Brick and DOA: Dead or Alive, the movie adaptation of the best-selling video game series, directed by Corey Yuen (The Transporter).

His most recent role is in the musical-drama Stomp the Yard, about a young man who, after the death of his brother, is sent to live in Atlanta where he is introduced to college and fraternity life. White will play Sylvester, the leader of the Theta Nu fraternity.

Upcoming projects include a starring role alongside Jason Statham in the fantasy-adventure epic In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. He will also co-star with The Rock in Disney's The Game Plan and opposite Gabrielle Union in Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls.
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flixster.actor.pane.364640300 - flixsterBrian J. White mini-bio: Brian J. White (born April 21, 1975) is an American actor. White was born near Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Estelle, a financial advisor, and Jo Jo White, a basketball player for the Boston Celtics and sports executive. He is the oldest and only male of six children. White, a graduate of Dartmouth College, was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

White has played in both the NFL (New England Patriots) and the NLL (lacrosse), earned his certifications as a licensed stock broker (series 6, 7, 63 and 65) and co-founded the professional dance company/community youth outreach organization Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theater. He is also the President of Celebrity Relations for Warm2Kids (www.warm2kids.net), , an organization that connects socially conscious celebrities, corporations and community organizations to create a support network that helps teens, families and youth leaders reach their full potential. Additionally White is a founding partner along with director, Sylvain White of Media 3 Films, LLC (www.media3films.com), full-service film, television and broadband production company based in Los Angeles, CA.

White began acting on the small screen, displaying a strong presence in a number of television series such as Moesha, The Parkers, MTV's Spyder Games, UPN's comedy Second Time Around and most notably, as Detective Tavon Garris on the award-winning FX crime drama, The Shield.

White moved to film roles. Some of his more notable ones were in Tom Bezucha's The Family Stone, opposite an all-star cast, Rian Johnson's Independent Spirit Award-nominated film, Brick and as Sylvester, the leader of the Theta Nu Theta fraternity in the musical-drama Stomp the Yard, about a young man who, after the death of his brother, is sent to live in Atlanta where he is introduced to college and fraternity life.

His most recent roles were opposite of Dwanye Johnson aka "The Rock" was in Disney's box office hit The Game Plan; and in 2008, he also starred alongside Jason Statham in the fantasy-adventure epic In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale and had a recurring role as Lt. Carl Davis on Producer, Joel Silver's award winning drama series, Moonlight for CBS.

In 2009 he will appear opposite Channing Tatum and Terrance Howard in Rogue Pictures Fighting;alongside World Wrestling Entertainment superstar, John Cena in the Fox Atomic film 12 RoundsandWhite next stars inTyler Perry's,I Can Do Bad All By MyselfoppositeTaraji P. Hensonin theaters everywhere September 11th.

In 2010, he will appear alongside Academy Award Nominee,Richard Jenkinsand Emmy Award Winner,Bradley Whitfordin theJoss Whedon/Drew GoddardhorrorThe Cabin in the Woodsand will also appear in a series regular role alongside TV veterans, Ray Romano, Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula in the new drama series, Men Of a Certain Age (TV series) for TNT.

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Brian J. White Information:
Eye color: Brown
Height: 6' 2"
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Education: B.A., Dartmouth College
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Resides in: Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA
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Charities/Causes: www.HelpingHandsCelebrityWeekend.org
Other: www.BrianWhiteOnline.com



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  • alsergsli04
    Handsome, i like American because mostly American are good artist.
    posted 54 days ago
  • Tiffany3000
    omg!! words cant express how i feel about this man
    posted 388 days ago
  • Someonewakemyheartup
    You Robbed my eyes from all actors in the film Stomp the Yard…U are lovely.
    posted 437 days ago
  • princesswatley
    my mom loves you
    posted 566 days ago
  • alesjha
    hi!im alessya,from romania and i"ve seen stomp the yard reacently.mi opinion is that your a very good actor and you"ve realy imprest me!what kan y say:beautifol men,young,rely into the character but id dont know haw old are you because when i"ve sed "young"i"ve forgot to sey that on a page you"re born in1975,another in1977,a nother in1973......!if you read this plis tell me the right date of birth!escuse me but i dont know how to write wery well in englese!kisses
    posted 578 days ago
  • KAZZE
    HAPPY EASTER CHEERS
    posted 596 days ago
  • christineb2001
    Hello there sexy. I have watched Stomp the yard three times and you are so hot in that movie and I want you to know that you were good in it.And you proved to alot of the people in that movie what to do for danceing in it.Bye from christine
    posted 679 days ago
  • hunnycombs2
    Brian White was AWESOME in Motives 2 and Stomp the Yard-
    posted 682 days ago
  • KAZZE
    -_- ^-^ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ^-^ -_-
    posted 698 days ago
  • KAZZE
    Hey Brian J.White...I'm so sorry my fault so forgive now repect to u and very nice that cool dance u hot sexy oh babe cute man best u're life...It Krystal-Lee...
    posted 698 days ago

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