In this episode of "Slate It Till You Make it," host Catherine Donnelly sits down with TJ Alvarado is a prolific performer, working in film, television, theater and commercials.

TJ established himself in television in the Recurring Guest Star role of "Dillon" on AMC/Netflix's LONGMIRE (4 Seasons). Recent television credits include a recurring role as "Toad" in MARVEL's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., CBS' CRIMINAL MINDS, APPLE TV+'s THE MORNING SHOW, ABC's SPLITTING UP TOGETHER (directed by Helen Hunt), FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY, NETFLIX's WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER: TEN YEAR LATER, NBC's HEARTBEAT, and ABC's THE MAYOR.

In feature film, TJ played the lead in ALVIN, an indie psychological thriller directed by Christy Anna Wu. TJ also has turns in the independent features FLIRTING WITH MADNESS and EXCESS FLESH, both of which aired on the Lifetime Movie Network. In his most recent feature film, REUNION, he worked in an ensemble alongside Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen and Nina Dobrev

TJ has performed prolifically on stages of So Cal from Santa Barbara to San Diego. He was the lead of "Edna" in HAIRSPRAY, an ensemble player in Shakespeare's RICHARD III, the lead of "Young Lalo" in TRIO LOS MACHOS (a 1940's period musical that centers around migrant farm workers), and most recently, the lead in GAMES ON A BOMBED OUT BEACH.

He stars in several national campaigns on air, including CARMAX, VOLKSWAGEN, AT&T, PLAYSTATION, FORD, X BOX, LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, GOOGLE, DAVE AND BUSTER'S and THE CALIFORNIA LOTTERY.

TJ also sings, plays the guitar and ukulele.