Michael B. Jordan is one of the best actors in the list top 10 Hollywood actors. He is well known for his variety of roles in films like Fruitvale Station and Creed. He was also seen in the Marvel superhero movie Black Panther as Erik Killmonger. The movie came in 2018.
Ryan Coogler is the person who is behind the direction of these movies. Michael again made a comeback in the sequel of Creed movie. By 2022, he will return as director for the third installment of the Creed movie. The Black Panther actor is not confined to only films but has also proved his acting prowess in small screen roles.
Michael has made appearances in television series including Wallace, Friday Night Lights, Fantastic Four, All My Children, and Just Mercy. All these TV series came between 2002 to 2019. Last year, Michael came under the list of top 100 influential celebrities worldwide on the popular American news magazine ‘Time’. The actor-producer also got included among the best actors of the 21st century at 15th rank.
If you are an ardent fan of Hollywood cinema, then Michael B Jordan must be on your favorite list of actors. As mentioned above he is ranked among the gem actors of Hollywood. But are you familiar with his early life, career, earnings, etc.? If not, then today I will be disclosing all the facts about this American actor. So if you are ready, then let’s go for it.
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Personal Details
| Full Name: | Michael Bakari Jordan |
| Stage Name: | Michael B. Jordan |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | 9th February 1987 |
| Place Of Origin: | Santa Ana, California, United States |
| Age: | 34 years old |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 86 kg |
| Nationality: | American |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Status: | Single |
| Girlfriend: | Not known |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Total Net Worth: | $25 million |
Early Life
Michael was born in 1987 on 9th February in California. He grew up with his siblings, one sister and one brother in New Jersey by parents Michael and Donna. By profession, his mother is a career counselor in a high school and his father is a caterer. During his days in school, Michael used to take a keen interest in sports activities, especially basketball games.
But other than that he was also inclined towards acting and studied it. In 2005, he became a graduate. At the time when he was a child, the actor indulged himself in modeling tasks in a retail company comprising apparel, products for babies, toys, and other things. Michael worked for other companies as well. At the age of 12, Michael got his first acting project. He was a big fan of American actress Meryl Streep.
Personal Life
Michael is not married yet, but he has dated three women including a singer, actress, and model. He is a big fan of anime. Since childhood, Michael has been a great fan of anime shows. Two years back, he even came up with the design for Coach products inspired by anime themes. There are not many facts about his personal life. So let’s move on to his career.
Career
Michael made his debut in acting during the 90s, with television shows like Cosby. He was just twelve years old when he appeared in the first episode ‘The Vesey Method’. The actor played the character of a kid sharing a similar name to his. Michael also made other performances in The Sopranos, The Wire, and All My Children. Not to be missed, he got his first meaty role in Hardball. These TV series came from 1999 to 2003.
When it comes to acting, Michael never had any qualms about doing guest appearances with shows like Cold Case and Without a Trace. Another crime-related TV show where he appeared in a guest role was CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Hence, we can say that Michael never skipped any opportunity.
He did justice to all the roles offered to him and got positive responses. This approach helped Michael’s career reach the horizon with plenty of role offers. And so he shined again in other shows like Blackout and Burn Notice (as a guest appearance). Being applauded for his thriller and action roles, he continuously got more roles related to these genres.
In 2009, Michael appeared in a drama series called Friday Nights Lights. His acting career made upswing strides in getting cast in top-notch movies like Chronicles and Fruitvale Station. His other films include Red Trails and House. Apart from acting in films, Michael once again proved his mettle in becoming the voice artist for one of the famous characters of DC comics, Cyborg in the animated version of Justice League, and another animated series The Boondocks.
Michael also appeared in other films and shared screen space with handsome actor Zac Efron in the movie That Awkward Moment. His other notable films include Ridiculousness and Fantastic Four. Other than acting in films and becoming a voice to characters in animated shows, Michael added flags of his talent in becoming the voice actor for characters once again, this time for video games, Gears of Wars in 2011 and Wilson’s Heart in 2017.
Accolades
Now there is always that movie that defines the huge success for a talented actor. Fruitvale can be quoted as an example of the talented actor Michael B. Jordan. This movie is known to be one of the finest films in his acting career, which made him a recipient of 5 awards for it. He also got further awards for films including the Best Actor award for the film Creed. He was also nominated for another movie, which was Best Breakout. Overall, Michael is a recipient of 12 awards and 19 nominations in his acting career now.
Net Worth of Michael B. Jordan
In July 2021, $25 million is supposed to be the estimated net worth of American actor Michael B. Jordan. He earned his fortune with his stupendous talent in television shows and films. His fame led to a rise in his earnings. The most notable films in his career include Fruitvale Station and another top-notch film Creed. Both these films became the add-on factor for his huge income. Apart from films and television shows, Michael also showcased his talent in voicing characters in animated series and video games.
