RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte is a dynamic speaker, known for his candid discussions on overcoming adversity and advocating against bullying and prejudice. He emphasizes the significance of representation in media for people with disabilities and how his own disability has shaped his life and career. Mitte draws from his personal and professional experiences to engage audiences in discussions about diversity, acceptance, and overcoming adversity, making him a powerful advocate for civil rights and social justice.

Mitte is perhaps best recognized for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the Emmy-winning AMC drama "Breaking Bad." Like his character on the show, Mitte has cerebral palsy, which has never hindered his ambition or his love for acting. In addition to "Breaking Bad," he has showcased his talent on shows like Showtime’s "Weeds," NBC’s "Vegas," Freeform’s "Switched at Birth," and CW’s "Everybody Hates Chris." He has also taken on roles in films, notably starring in "Dixieland," appearing alongside Wesley Snipes in "The Recall," with John Cusack and George Lopez in "River Runs Red," and in the film "Who's Driving Doug."

Mitte is a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson as a member of the Performers with Disabilities Committee, and a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy. He received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award in 2013 for his advocacy work. With his continuous effort toward eliminating the stigma associated with disabilities, Mitte inspires audiences to challenge adversity, embrace diversity and acceptance, and set and achieve lofty goals. He also uses his platform to speak against bullying and to promote the removal of stigma associated with disability, further enriching his presentations with insights from his activism and extensive experience in the entertainment industry.