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Media On TV One Behind The Scenes with Brian J. White
Brian Joseph White (born April 21, 1975) is an American actor, producer, model, dancer, and stockbroker.
Contents
- Media On TV One Behind The Scenes with Brian J White
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Early life
White was born near Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Estelle Bowser, a financial advisor, and Jo Jo White, a Hall of Fame basketball player for the Boston Celtics, sports executive, and restaurateur. He is the oldest of six children. White attended Newton South High School and was a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Career
White began acting in a number of television series such as Moesha, The Parkers, Spyder Games, Second Time Around, and The Shield. He then moved into film roles, appearing in The Family Stone, Brick, Stomp the Yard, The Game Plan, and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. He had a recurring role as Lieutenant Carl Davis on Moonlight. In 2009, White appeared in Fighting and 12 Rounds. He starred in I Can Do Bad All By Myself, and followed this with a regular role in the series Men of a Certain Age.
In 2011, White starred in The Heart Specialist and Politics of Love. He then began touring with the David E. Talbert stage play What My Husband Doesn't Know. The tour ran from May 8 to December 18. White became the co-host of the UNCF national "Empower Me" tour and starred in the music video for Monica's song "Until it's Gone". In 2012, he appeared in Good Deeds and The Cabin in the Woods. In 2015, he appeared in the television series "Scandal" as the love interest of Olivia Pope. He currently has a recurring role as "Captain Dallas Patterson" in season 4 of NBC's Chicago Fire (TV series).
Personal life
White married his wife Paula Da Silva in 2010. They have a daughter named Layla
Filmography
Actor
-
The Ogilvy Fortune (pre-production) as
Stratton
-
Stereoscope (completed) as
Lewis Thomas
-
The Life of Me
2022
The Black Hamptons (TV Mini Series) as
Jeffery Bowen
- Keep the Black Hamptons Black (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Gentrification (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Pay the Cost (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Hot and Heavy (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Summer Soiree (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Lifes A Beach (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Trouble In Paradise (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- The Art Of The Game (2023) - Jeffery Bowen
- Winners Win (2022) - Jeffery Bowen
- Legacies and Lies (2022) - Jeffery Bowen
- The Slickest Player In The Game (2022) - Jeffery Bowen
- Open Season (2022) - Jeffery Bowen
2023
Fosters Law (TV Series) as
Edward Foster
- The Trial (2023) - Edward Foster
- True Colors (2023) - Edward Foster
- WWYD ( What Would You Do ) (2023) - Edward Foster
- Guns, Guns, Everywhere Guns !!! (2023) - Edward Foster
- Runaway Child Running Wild (2023) - Edward Foster
- Injustice Justice (2023) - Edward Foster
- Wrongful Justice (2023) - Edward Foster
2023
Brandon T. Jackson's State of Mind (TV Series) as
Brian
2023
Every Breath She Takes (TV Movie) as
Billy
2018
Monogamy (TV Series) as
Dallas
- The Bridge (2021) - Dallas
- Life is Like Monkey Bars (2021) - Dallas
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2021) - Dallas
- Grass is Greener (2019) - Dallas
- The Decision Remix (2019) - Dallas
- Once Upon a Time in Vegas (2019) - Dallas
- Unspoken Agendas (2019) - Dallas
- It Ain't Over Til It's Over (2019) - Dallas
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? (2019) - Dallas
- Decisions (2018) - Dallas
- Loves Me, Loves Me Not (2018) - Dallas
- Truth or Consequences (2018) - Dallas
- Let Your Hands Go (2018) - Dallas
- Out of the Frying Pan (2018) - Dallas
- To Thine Own Self (2018) - Dallas
2021
The Men in My Life as
Kevin
2021
Stuck Together (TV Series) as
Marvin Lawrence
2020
Stereoscope (TV Series) as
Lewis Thomas
- The Red Wall (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- I Knew You Wouldn't Leave Me (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- Worlds Collide (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- The Fallen World (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- Missing Piece (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- Lights in the Dark (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- The Reek (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- Crossing The Veil (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- Outside Looking In (2020) - Lewis Thomas
- The Red Wall (2020) - Lewis Thomas
2020
Howard High (TV Mini Series) as
Frank King
2019
A Shot for Justice as
Brandon Williams
2019
Ambitions (TV Series) as
Evan Lancaster
- Save the Best for Last (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Through the Wire (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Hit 'Em Up (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Blood on the Dance Floor (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- You Owe Me (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Since I Lost My Baby (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- The Thrill Is Gone (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- A Change Is Gonna Come (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Ex-Factor (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Giving Up (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Backstabbers (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Poison and Wine (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- What About Your Friends (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Killing Me Softly (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Reap What You Sew (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Welcome to Birmingham (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Woman to Woman (2019) - Evan Lancaster
- Friends & Lovers (2019) - Evan Lancaster
2019
Dear Frank as
Frank
2019
Black & Privileged (TV Mini Series)
2019
Black Privilege (TV Movie) as
Alderman Tryone Burke
2018
Bronx SIU (TV Series) as
Jimmy
- Live Together, Die Together (2019) - Jimmy
- Poison (2019) - Jimmy
- Compliments of T. Daniels (2019) - Jimmy
- The Story Continues (2019) - Jimmy
- Hail to The Chief (2019) - Jimmy
- We Are SIU (2019) - Jimmy
- Promises to Keep (2018) - Jimmy
- Meet Jimmy Blue (2018) - Jimmy
- All That Matters (2018) - Jimmy
- Enter Argon (2018) - Jimmy
- Can we do that? (2018) - Jimmy
- Welcome to the SIU (2018) - Jimmy
- Archangels (2018) - Jimmy
- Pride Cometh Before - (2018) - Jimmy
2017
Ray Donovan (TV Series) as
Jay White
- Ellis Island (2018) - Jay White
- Pudge (2018) - Jay White
- He Be Tight. He Be Mean. (2018) - Jay White
- Staten Island: Part 2 (2018) - Jay White
- Staten Island: Part 1 (2018) - Jay White
- Time Takes a Cigarette (2017) - Jay White
- Bob the Builder (2017) - Jay White
- Mister Lucky (2017) - Jay White
- If I Should Fall from Grace with God (2017) - Jay White
- Sold (2017) - Jay White
- Abby (2017) - Jay White
2018
Never Heard as
Manuel Jackson
2018
We Belong Together as
Detective Daily
2018
Young & Hungry (TV Series) as
Eric
- Young & Bullseye (2018) - Eric
2018
Amateur as
Vince
2018
Taken (TV Series) as
Julian Vox
- OPSEC (2018) - Julian Vox
2017
Agnez Mo: Long As I Get Paid (Music Video) as
Brian White
2017
APB (TV Series) as
Reggie Walker
- Above & Beyond (2017) - Reggie Walker
2017
Media (TV Movie) as
Michael Jones
2016
Only for One Night as
William
2016
No Regrets as
Quincy
2016
Colony (TV Series) as
George
- A Brave New World (2016) - George
2015
Where Children Play as
Jeremy Spencer
2015
Chicago Fire (TV Series) as
Dallas Patterson
- Short and Fat (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- When Tortoises Fly (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- Sharp Elbows (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- 2112 (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- Regarding This Wedding (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- Your Day Is Coming (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- I Walk Away (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- A Taste of Panama City (2015) - Dallas Patterson
- Let It Burn (2015) - Dallas Patterson
2015
Scandal (TV Series) as
Franklin Russell
- Baby, It's Cold Outside (2015) - Franklin Russell
- A Few Good Women (2015) - Franklin Russell
- First Lady Sings the Blues (2015) - Franklin Russell
- I'm Just a Bill (2015) - Franklin Russell
- Honor Thy Father (2015) - Franklin Russell
- It's Good to Be Kink (2015) - Franklin Russell
2015
Bachelors as
Miles
2015
Chicago P.D. (TV Series) as
Dallas Patterson
- A Dead Kid, a Notebook, and a Lot of Maybes (2015) - Dallas Patterson
2013
Mistresses (TV Series) as
Blair Patterson
- Guilt by Association (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Unreliable Witnesses (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Murder She Wrote (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Love Is an Open Door (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Threesomes (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Into the Woods (2015) - Blair Patterson
- Full Disclosure (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
- Ultimatum (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
- Payback (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
- Decisions, Decisions (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
- A Kiss Is Just a Kiss? (2013) - Blair Patterson (uncredited)
2015
Another Period (TV Series) as
Chauncey Alistair
- Senate (2015) - Chauncey Alistair (as Brian J. White)
2015
Suits (TV Series) as
Garrett Brady
- Respect (2015) - Garrett Brady
2015
With This Ring (TV Movie) as
Damon
2015
My Favorite Five as
Christopher Michaels
2015
Walter as
Darren
2014
Getting Even as
Ike Williamson
2014
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Jason Hollier
- Ka Makuakaneka (2014) - Jason Hollier
2014
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
DDA Jeff Lee
- Letting It Go (2014) - DDA Jeff Lee
2014
The Rebels (TV Series) as
Moose Stockton
- Pilot (2014) - Moose Stockton
2013
Hostages (TV Series) as
Colonel Thomas Blair
- Endgame (2014) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- Suspicious Minds (2014) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- Fight or Flight (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- The Cost of Living (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- Off the Record (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- Burden of Truth (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- Loose Ends (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
- The Good Reason (2013) - Colonel Thomas Blair
2013
And Then There Was You as
Darrell Brent
2012
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Joe Bishop
- Date Night (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Anniversary (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Playing with Fire (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Partners in Crime (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Insatiable (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Any Means Possible (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Tough Love (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Trust No One (2013) - Joe Bishop
- Bridesmaid Up! (2012) - Joe Bishop
- Out of Control (2012) - Joe Bishop
- Saturn Returns (2012) - Joe Bishop
- Basic Instinct (2012) - Joe Bishop
- All In (2012) - Joe Bishop
- Proceed with Caution (2012) - Joe Bishop
- Pilot (2012) - Joe Bishop
2012
Burn Notice (TV Series) as
Agent Woods
- Unchained (2012) - Agent Woods
2012
The Carlton Dance (Video short) as
Brian
2012
Good Deeds as
Walt Deeds
2012
What My Husband Doesn't Know (Video) as
Paul
2009
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Greg McCallister / Kurt Sabin
- Terminal Velocity (2012) - Greg McCallister
- Head Case (2009) - Kurt Sabin
2011
The Cabin in the Woods as
Truman
2011
Monica: Until It's Gone (Music Video) as
Brian White
2011
Politics of Love as
Kyle Franklin
2011
Love Bites (TV Series) as
Dante (segment "There Goes My Hero")
- Stand and Deliver (2011) - Dante (segment "There Goes My Hero") (as Brian J. White)
2009
Men of a Certain Age (TV Series) as
Marcus
- Whatever Gets You Through the Night (2011) - Marcus
- A League of Their Owen (2011) - Marcus
- The Pickup (2011) - Marcus
- Let the Sunshine In (2011) - Marcus
- And Then the Bill Comes (2011) - Marcus
- The Bad Guy (2010) - Marcus
- Cold Calls (2010) - Marcus
- Same as the Old Boss (2010) - Marcus
- If I Could, I Surely Would (2010) - Marcus
- Back in the Sh*t (2010) - Marcus
- How to Be an All-Star (2010) - Marcus
- You Gonna Do That the Rest of Your Life? (2010) - Marcus
- Father's Fraternity (2010) - Marcus
- Mind's Eye (2009) - Marcus
- Let It Go (2009) - Marcus
- Pilot (2009) - Marcus
2011
9ine (TV Series) as
Michael
- April (2011) - Michael
- March (2011) - Michael
- February (2011) - Michael
- November (2011) - Michael (as Brian J. White)
2011
Body of Proof (TV Series) as
Brian Hall
- Letting Go (2011) - Brian Hall
2009
I Can Do Bad All by Myself as
Randy
2009
Fighting as
Evan Hailey
2009
12 Rounds as
Hank Carver
2008
Will.i.am: It's A New Day (Music Video short) as
Brian J. White
2003
The Shield (TV Series) as
Tavon Garris
- Animal Control (2008) - Tavon Garris
- All In (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Fire in the Hole (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Streaks and Tips (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Bottom Bitch (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Blood and Water (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Playing Tight (2004) - Tavon Garris
- Dominoes Falling (2003) - Tavon Garris
- Breakpoint (2003) - Tavon Garris
- Inferno (2003) - Tavon Garris
- Coyotes (2003) - Tavon Garris
2007
Moonlight (TV Series) as
Lt. Carl Davis
- Love Lasts Forever (2008) - Lt. Carl Davis
- 12:04 AM (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
- B.C. (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
- Arrested Development (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
- Dr. Feelgood (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
- Out of the Past (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
- No Such Thing as Vampires (2007) - Lt. Carl Davis
2007
Football Wives (TV Short) as
Kyle Jameson (as Brian J. White)
2007
The Game Plan as
Jamal Webber
2007
Motives 2 (Video) as
Donovan Cook
2007
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale as
Commander Tarish
2007
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Officer Barrett
- Children of Ghosts (2007) - Officer Barrett
- The Cradle Will Rock (2007) - Officer Barrett
2007
Daddy's Little Girls as
Christopher (uncredited)
2007
Stomp the Yard as
Sylvester
2006
The Heart Specialist as
Dr. Ray Howard
2006
DOA: Dead or Alive as
Zack
2006
In Justice (TV Series) as
Scott Burrows
- Victims (2006) - Scott Burrows
2005
Venice Underground as
Thomas Bendenelli (as Brian J. White)
2005
The Family Stone as
Patrick Thomas
2005
Dirty as
Sayed
2005
Brick as
Brad Bramish
2004
Second Time Around (TV Series) as
Nigel Muse
- The Dinner Party (2005) - Nigel Muse
- You're Fired (2005) - Nigel Muse
- Big Bank, Little Bank (2005) - Nigel Muse
- Sins of Paula's Father (2004) - Nigel Muse
- A Kiss Is Still a Kiss (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Secrets (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Coupling Up (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Crack That Whip (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Ryan Sees Party People (2004) - Nigel Muse
- No, No (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Pre-What? (2004) - Nigel Muse
- For Better or Worse (2004) - Nigel Muse
- Pilot (2004) - Nigel Muse
2004
Trois 3: The Escort (Video) as
Trenton 'Trent' Meyer
2004
Mr. 3000 as
T-Rex (as Brian J. White)
2003
Redemption (Video) as
Christian Rayne (as Brian J. White)
2003
Malibooty! (Video) as
Marco
2003
This Girl's Life as
DB
2003
Lizzie McGuire (TV Series) as
Pizza Guy
- The Gordo Shuffle (2003) - Pizza Guy
2003
The Movie Hero as
Antoine Thompson / The Sidekick (as Brian J. White)
2003
The Lone Ranger (TV Movie) as
Joseph Freedman (as Brian J. White)
2002
The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) as
Franklin 'Sweet Money' Roosevelt Sanderson
- Nancy Drew (2002) - Franklin 'Sweet Money' Roosevelt Sanderson
2002
For Mature Audiences Only (Short) as
Model (as Brian J. White)
2001
Me & Mrs. Jones as
Tracy Wainwright (as Brian J. White)
2001
The Parkers (TV Series) as
Omar
- Crazy Love (2001) - Omar
2001
Spyder Games (TV Series) as
Alex Peters
2000
Something to Sing About (TV Movie) as
Robert (as Brian J. White)
2000
Moesha (TV Series) as
Gabe
- Arriving Right on Q (2000) - Gabe
- Something About Moesha (2000) - Gabe
- Gimme a Break (2000) - Gabe
2000
Felicity (TV Series) as
Student #1
- Running Mates (2000) - Student #1 (as Brian Joseph White)
1999
The Best Man as
Bachelor Party and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1999
Undressed (TV Series) as
Aaron (2001: Season 5) (as Brian J. White)
1997
The MatchMaker as
Jason (uncredited)
Producer
2021
The Men in My Life (producer)
2020
Howard High (TV Mini Series) (producer - 2020)
2019
A Shot for Justice (producer)
2019
Dear Frank (producer)
2019
Black & Privileged (TV Mini Series) (producer)
2019
Black Privilege (TV Movie) (producer)
2018
Never Heard (producer - as Brian J. White)
2018
Bronx SIU (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
- Pride Cometh Before - (2018) - (executive producer)
2018
Monogamy (TV Series) (producer)
2016
Only for One Night (producer)
2016
No Regrets (executive producer) / (producer)
2015
Where Children Play (producer)
2015
My Favorite Five (executive producer)
2014
Getting Even (producer)
2013
And Then There Was You (producer)
2011
9ine (TV Series) (co-executive producer - 8 episodes)
- May (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- April (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- March (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- February (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- January (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- December (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- November (2011) - (co-executive producer)
- October (2011) - (co-executive producer)
Director
2019
Dear Frank (co-director)
Writer
2019
A Shot for Justice
Self
2023
What's Up Now (TV Series) as
Self
- Peggy Tanous, Paris Hilton, Mario Lopez, Lisa Gilbert, John Schneider (2023) - Self
2023
54th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2021
62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self
2021
24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli (TV Special) as
Self
2020
61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self
2020
Bad Vibes, Brown Eyes: The Redemption Story (Documentary) as
Self
2020
Inside the Black Actors Studio (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Brian White (2020) - Self - Guest
2019
Sister Circle Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 17 December 2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 12 September 2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 21 March 2019 (2019) - Self
2017
The Real (TV Series) as
Self
- Brian White/It's Raining Schmoney/Giveaway Mayhem/Hotline Bling Cleveland Week (2019) - Self
- Pooch Hall/Brian White & Finesse Mitchell/Shoutrageous (2017) - Self
2018
59th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self
2018
What's Up Orange County (TV Series) as
Self
- Vicki Barbolak, Navia Robinson, LArsa Pippen, Paris Hilton, Christian Guardini (2018) - Self
- Paris Hilton, John Schneider, Perez HIlton, Nicole Ari Parker (2018) - Self
2018
They've Gotta Have Us (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Actor and Producer
- Black is the New Hollywood (2018) - Self - Actor and Producer
- Legends and Pioneers (2018) - Self - Actor and Producer
2017
58th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self
2017
Minay TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Brian White's Birthday Bash (2017) - Self
2017
The 48th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self - presenter
2016
57th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self
2016
Kocktails with Khloé (TV Series) as
Self
- The Next Door Neighbour (2016) - Self
2015
56th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (TV Special) as
Self - Host
2014
On the Slate TV (TV Series) as
Self
2014
My Life as a Dad (TV Series) as
Self
- Brian White (2014) - Self
2012
Huff Post's BV 365 (TV Series) as
Self
- Beauty & the Beast (2012) - Self
2012
The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Shatner's World (2012) - Self - Guest
2010
The Mo'Nique Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 3 February 2011 (2011) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 7 December 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest (as Brian J. White)
- Episode dated 25 January 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest (as Brian J. White)
2009
Notarized: Year End Video Countdown (TV Special) as
Self (as Brian J. White)
2009
The 40th NAACP Image Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
Battles. Rivals. Brothers. (Video short) as
Self (as Brian J. White)
2007
Motives 2: Behind the Scenes (Video short) as
Self (as Brian J. White)
2007
21st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV Special) as
Self (as Brian J. White)
2007
The Tyra Banks Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 11 January 2007 (2007) - Self - Guest (as Brian J. White)
2004
Good Day Live (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 11 October 2004 (2004) - Self - Guest (as Brian J. White)
Archive Footage
2014
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness (TV Series documentary) as
Truman
- Cabin in the Woods (2014) - Truman
2008
The Shield (TV Series) as
Tavon Garris
- Family Meeting (2008) - Tavon Garris (uncredited)
References
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