Brian Kamei was born in East Los Angeles, California and raised in Monterey Park, California. Though money was never abundant growing up, love and support from his family was always readily available. He is the middle child of three children. Early on in elementary school, his teacher recommended he be placed in a program for gifted children due to his regular studies not being challenging enough. With no family history of acting he found his first scene partner at the age of 10, himself. He would study actors on screen only to go home and reenact the scenes in the mirror. By the age of 11 he began participating in class plays and also began learning to play the alto saxophone which he would continue to study and perform for crowds for the next six years. When it comes to acting, Brian does not adhere to any specific method. Instead, he draws from his own life experiences to bring reality to whatever circumstances the character is facing. When he's not busy working, Brian enjoys spending time as a single father to his two boys.
First person to be selected as "Youth of the Year" for 2 consecutive years (1987-1988) at the Monterey Park Boys and Girls Club.