Geoff Briley

The fame, fortune and glamor are the typical motivations for most that dare to step into the lights of Hollywood. And while Geoff Briley is certainly not opposed to these motivations, his intentions have deeper roots. While his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota may be known as the epitome of all-American, life was anything but the American dream for young Geoff Briley. Born into a troubled family crippled with generational patterns of domestic and substance abuse, Geoff learned at an early age that survival skills were essential. Amidst being shuttled back and forth between blended families, navigating the urban jungle of east St. Paul and doing his best to function in dysfunctional circumstances, Geoff turned to creativity for an outlet. Music, writing and acting were passions he was aware of for a long time but didn't get a chance to explore until his late teens. Geoff realized at an early age that he wanted to make an impact on his own community but also bridge the gaps between varying socioeconomic and ethnic groups through his creative skill set. While music played a major role in Geoff's life in his early twenties, he soon realized that acting was his true calling. His 20s were a tumultuous decade that included the loss of his mother, the birth of his three children and many other life altering events that sculpted his character and personal values. These defining years made him yearn to impact others even more. After years of being singled out for his unique and dynamic personality and stage presence, he ventured into the world of acting by landing a few commercials and indie roles in Minnesota. Pursuing acting while being a full time dad has come with unique challenges, but it is also the driving force behind Geoff's determination. Geoff never forgot the mission he had as a young bi-racial child living in St. Paul. Not only to unite people from all walks of life but also to help them understand that our similarities as human beings far outweigh the differences society has placed upon us. You may say that his methodology to achieve this goal is unconventional, but then again, the status quo was never his thing.