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RJ Mitte's Water Park Trip Led to Breaking Bad Stardom
13 Oct
Summary
- A water park visit led to an agent discovering RJ Mitte's family.
- Mitte's acting career began at age 13 in Los Angeles.
- Breaking Bad role financially supported his family during hardship.
Actor RJ Mitte, renowned for his role as Walter White Jr. in AMC's Breaking Bad, had an unconventional path to Hollywood.
His career trajectory was influenced by a family trip to a water park when his sister was cast as a baby Lucille Ball. This led to an agent's contact and a move to Los Angeles, where Mitte began acting at age 13.
Mitte auditioned for Breaking Bad, a process that spanned five months and included multiple callbacks in Los Angeles and a final test in New Mexico.
The role was financially crucial for Mitte, allowing him to support his family amidst substantial medical bills stemming from his mother's car accident and his grandparents' illness.
He was also a dedicated advocate for disability rights, focusing on cerebral palsy and serving in various ambassadorial roles.
