We’re looking forward to introducing you to Brandon Greene II. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Brandon , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day go a little like this. My mom comes upstairs and tells me that it’s time to get up. For the first 1-2 minutes I think that it’s a dream until the comforter starts to come off then I know that its real. I roll out of the bed “literally”, right on to the floor and I eventually head to the bathroom to start getting ready. I after I brush my teeth and get dressed, I usually laugh at my mom fighting to get my little brother up and ready. If I have enough time I stay until it’s time for my little sister to get up because she puts on the best show. From there its’s a quick breakfast and I’m off to school. Myself and 4 other kids in the neighborhood carpool together so that’s always pure comedy.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Brandon Green II, and I’m a child actor and model with over five years of experience in the entertainment industry. I’ve had the pleasure of appearing in the Lifetime movie Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story and the NBC/Peacock series Found next to Ms. Shanola Hampton and producer Mark-Paul Gosselaar. I’ve also had the opportunity to do TV commercials, print campaigns, a YouTube series and I’ve walked in New York Fashion Week.
I truly love acting and modeling—what makes me unique is that I’m like a sponge; I soak up information quickly and love getting into character. Being on set is always exciting, and working alongside other cast and crew members makes it feel more like fun than work.
Outside of acting, I enjoy singing and dancing—it’s a great way to use up all my extra energy! I’ve also played basketball on my county team for the past three years, and this year I started karate. I know I’ll get really good at it one day! (lol)
When I’m not performing or practicing, I’m just a simple kid who loves good food—though my mom might say I’m more of a “food critic” than a connoisseur. I also have a little brother named Dillon who recently started modeling, and I’m super excited to be a role model and teacher for him as he begins his journey.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
When we first started this journey, I didn’t know what to expect, but my mom saw something in me from the very beginning. She used to laugh at all my antics and record me on video. Recently, I started watching some of those old clips, and now I find myself laughing too—it’s pretty cool! I’m really glad she saw the talent in me before I even saw it in myself. She told me that I was “kind of handsome” ( winks)
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
To be so young, I’ve experienced a lot of loss in my life.
I’ve lost my grandmother, and several close aunts and uncles—it’s been really hard for me. My Auntie Bridgette lived with us, and she was the best. She had Down syndrome, but she never let that stop her. She loved to dance and always found ways to give me a hard time (in a fun way).
On Thanksgiving last year, we lost her, and that was especially hard. My mom was scared to tell me because I had to start filming my movie shortly after. It was tough, but I used her as my motivation. I know she’d want me to keep going and make her proud. She was always the loudest of my family cheerleaders.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes ma’am! That’s what makes me who I am. I hope people can see that I’m relatable. I may be on TV, but I’m still a kid! Even in the characters I play, there’s always something that connects back to me—it could be a facial expression, an ad-lib, or just something small that reminds people of who I really am.
My friends at school or in the neighborhood might see me on TV, and we’ll talk about it for maybe three minutes—and then it’s back to playing! (giggles)
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
I’m learning. I don’t just plan to act for now—I want to have a long career. That takes training and commitment. For kids, acting isn’t always as intense because directors often rely on our natural reactions, but there are definitely parts that come from trained skills.
I believe that if I keep working hard and stay focused, it will pay off—seven, ten, even twenty years from now. I’m hoping that Tyler Perry will give me a call, that will be that day. I want to pray it into existence. (lol) I’m also learning more about myself every day, and that’s helping me grow not just as an actor, but as a person.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: heyitsme_bg
- Facebook: I Am Brandon Greene
- Youtube: I Am Brandon Greene
Image Credits
Bria Breaker, Hollywood Heashots
