We are all born to lead different lives and have come on this earth to perform different roles. As the world gets more competitive, there are different career options available to us. From academics to the world of creativity, there are many people hustling to make their name in their respective industries. However, there are only a few who emerge victorious in several fields, and one of them is Brian Distance, who is not just an engineer, but also a lawyer and an artist.

An engineer by education, Brian attended Marquette University to pursue his degree in mechanical and industrial engineering. He worked as a public health engineer for a year and a half before making the switch to the field of law. Brian wished to explore the gray areas and was looking for a field which he could find more liberating than engineering. So he chose law as his next stop, and he gained a specialization in structured financial law. Brian also went an extra mile to launch his own law firm that dealt in real estate investment trusts. Did Madonna Come Out as Gay in Her New TikTok Video? – Watch.

He ran it successfully for a few years and then eventually disbanded the firm. “I enjoyed the work, but after almost eight years, it came to a point where the nuts and bolts of running a law practice became too onerous. I found myself doing more managing than the actual work of being a lawyer, so I disbanded the firm in 2015," says Brian. Distance came to the realization that life was too short and passively existing was not his cup of tea after experiencing 9/11 firsthand. He returned to his childhood dream of being an actor as a result of this self-realization, which turned out to be a major turning point in his life.

Recalling his childhood days, Brian was always fond of performing art and being at the theater. However, before launching himself into the film industry, he decided to take a professional course in acting from William Esper Studio. His personality garnered him leadership roles like that of a police officer and security guard, and he soon came to be known as the "tough-yet-honest" law enforcement officer. But Brian has expressed his desire to do more different roles like that of a lawyer, having experienced it first hand in real life. Rekha Birthday: Watch the Diva Beautifully Sing 'Mujhe Tum Nazar Se Giraa to Rahe Ho' in This Viral Throwback Video!

And since then, Brian has never looked back. He is best known for his roles in Green Book, The Mysteries of Laura, House of Cards, Daredevil, and Blindspot, among others. Speaking from his experience, Distance advises the young to take calculated risks. “The most important quality for my success is perseverance. I will outwork anyone for a role," says Brian, who is confident in carrying himself in several roles.