An Emmy-winning actor from the hit TV show “Breaking Bad” brings his message of equality and diversity to Northwest Missouri State University Monday night.

R.J. Mitte played the son of Walter White in the Emmy-winning “Breaking Bad.” He suffers from cerebral palsy in real life just like his character in the show.

His acting career began with small roles in “Hannah Montana” and “Everybody Hates Chris” after he landed in Hollywood in 2005.

His career took off, though, when he gained the “Breaking Bad” role.

 

Mitte was cast to enlighten a broader audience about people with disabilities. In 2014, he also began a recurring role on the Peabody Award-winning ABC Family drama, “Switched at Birth.”

Mitte will share his inspirational message of his transformation from a victim of bullying to Hollywood star during the Student Activities Council’s SAC Speaks lecture series. Mitte will appear at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Aside from his acting career, Mitte is involved in several organizations that positively impact lives all over the world. He is a youth spokesperson for the National Disability Institute’s Real Economic Impact Tour and “I AM PWD,” a tri-union campaign for actors with disabilities. He is also a spokesperson for “Beyond Diversity: The Future is Now” and works with PACER’s National Center for Bullying Prevention on a national campaign designed to engage and educate people who witness bullying.

As an inspiration to individuals throughout the country, Mitte discusses the complications he has faced from his personal experiences such as being bullied, overcoming obstacles and achieving his goals.