From bringing diverse, powerful characters to life both on screen and stage, to writing scripts and starring in some of today’s most successful television projects for Netflix, actor, writer, and social justice advocate Brandon Kyle Goodman (they/he) has emerged in the entertainment industry as a powerful multi-hyphenate force with a voice to be reckoned with.
Goodman is perhaps most recognized for their work as both a writer and voice actor for Netflix’s smash-hit, animated comedy series “Big Mouth.” For those who have not seen the show, “Big Mouth” is an edgy, groundbreaking coming-of-age television series that follows a group of young teenagers who must learn to navigate the wonders and horrors of puberty with the sometimes helpful, sometimes confusing advice of their own “Hormone Monsters.” Goodman has written for seasons four, five, six, and the upcoming seventh season of the series, and debuted their voiceover work as Walter the Lovebug, in season five (2021). In the spring of 2022, Goodman reprised their work as the queer character Walter in a leading role in the “Big Mouth” spinoff series, “Human Resources,” for which they also write. “Human Resources” is described as a first-of-its-kind animated workplace comedy and will pull back the curtain on the creatures of the “Big Mouth” universe, including the Hormone Monsters, Shame Wizards, and more, who act as the sometimes-bothersome shoulder angels for humans journeying through life. Season two of “Human Resources” is set to debut on Netflix this summer.
Additional credits for Goodman include the critically acclaimed Larry David/HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” (2021) Netflix’s feature film “Feel the Beat” (2020), as well as Amazon’s successful rom-com anthology series “Modern Love.” They have also appeared as one of the leads in Fullscreen’s digital series “Alive in Denver,” and can be seen in the independent features “The Blackout,” “The Relationtrip,” Hulu’s “Plus One,” and Blue Fox’s “Papi Chulo,” alongside Matt Bomer and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
Goodman is proud to be a nonbinary, queer Black leader, and a staunch advocate for Black lives. Throughout their time working for “Big Mouth”, Goodman has helped to create and launch the show’s mentorship program for aspiring Black writers in animation, known as the Brutus Pink x The Black Folx Initiative. Goodman’s name was launched into the limelight throughout the summer of 2020 as their vulnerable, informative Instagram videos regarding racism in America went viral, quickly solidifying them as a go-to resource for individuals seeking educational and inspiring content, while detailing a personal look at Goodman’s own personal experiences growing up and living Black and queer in the United Staes. Today, Goodman’s content has received over millions of views and counting, and their passion and drive to help the community has caught the attention of major Black-owned brands such as CIROC and Alicia Key’s skincare line, Keys Soulcare, both of which they have partnered with as a brand ambassador. Goodman continues to actively speak out against the injustices that have been plaguing the Black community for decades and encourages their followers to donate to the Innocence Project, The Bail Project, Black Trans Travel Fund, and Black Lives Matter.
Additional projects for Goodman include partnering with Endeavor Content and Joel Stillerman’s Content Superba to develop “What Am I?”, an original scripted series they’re creating, in which they will also star. On the non-scripted side, Goodman has joined forces with Netflix’s social team to create a game show based on their viral Instagram Live series, “Messy Mondays,” which aims to hilariously entertain and thoughtfully educate fans and followers about all things sexual health and wellness. Goodman is also published their first book, “You Gotta Be You,” which was purchased in a competitive bidding by Legacy Lit, a new imprint from Hachette Book Group that focuses on BIPOC writers. The memoir explores the intersections of Goodman’s race, sexuality, and gender through humorous, honest, and autobiographical storytelling.
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Goodman discovered their love of acting throughout high school, before attending the Tisch School of Arts at New York University (NYU). Upon their graduation from NYU, it wasn’t long before Goodman packed their bags to move to LA full-time to pursue a career as both an actor and writer in Hollywood. When not in front of the screen, Goodman loves to seek out great new eats, work out, and binge “The Real Housewives.” Goodman is currently based in Los Angeles, CA with their husband and their puppy, Korey.
