Brian J. White is an African-American actor, model, dancer, and producer, best remembered for his many television roles, most notably starring Lieutenant Carl Davis in Moonlight and B613 Agent Franklin Russel in Scandal .
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity member who has also appeared in films like ‘The Family Stone’ (2005), ‘Stomp the Yard’ (2007) and ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’ (2009) as a licensed stockbroker his mother’s footsteps.
Find out more about White’s Biography, Family, Wife, Brother and Net Worth.
biography
White was born to Brian Joseph White on April 21, 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the eldest of six children born to Joseph Henry and Estelle Bowser White. His mother, Estelle, worked as a financial advisor, while his father, popularly known as Jo Jo White, was a former basketball player turned restaurant executive.
He completed his high school education at NewtonSouth High School before attending Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he majored in political psychology and drama. During his studies he also became a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He had hopes of becoming a professional athlete like his father and is said to have played professional football for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He also played professional lacrosse for the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League before deciding to pursue full-time acting after a career-ending injury.
Brian appeared in several other television series and films such as The Family Stone (2005), Stomp the Yard (2007), The Game Plan (2007) and I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009). He has recently appeared on television shows such as “Chicago Fire”, “Scandal”, “Mistresses” and “Hawaii Five-0”.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Brian J. White’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. This is due to his long career as an actor and model, as well as his endorsement of brands like ABC.
Wife
White is married to Paula Da Silva. The couple exchanged vows in 2010 and have a daughter named Layla Simone White, who was born four years later in 2014. Not much is known about White’s wife as she likes to keep a low profile.
Family – brother, father
Brian J. White’s father, Joseph Henry White, is a Boston Celtics Hall of Famer basketball player. He won two NBA championships during his ten-year stint with the franchise and also represented the US men’s basketball team at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Jo Jo died on January 16, 2018 in Boston of complications from dementia.
Brian is the eldest of his parents, six children. However, it is not clear how many brothers or sisters he has. Actor Micheal Jai White and Brian have been said to be brothers but this is in fact false as Micheal is older than Brian while Brian is believed to be the eldest of his siblings.
Is Brian J White gay?
The rumor has been swirling around Hollywood for a while now that Brian J. White is gay. It’s unclear where exactly these rumors came from, as no one has specifically come out to accuse him of being her partner. However, he has spoken out in support of gay people, particularly those in the black community.
Brian’s numerous A-list as well as B-list celebrity girlfriends should prove he’s not gay. He has previously dated supermodel Tyra Banks, actress Minka Kelly, model Natassia Malthe and actress Valerie Pettiford, among others.
Other facts
Birth name: Brian Joseph White
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Birthday: April 21, 1975
Profession(s): Model, Actor, Producer, Stockbroker
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Marital status: Married – 2010
Children: 1