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Michael Brown (born August 3, 1973) known as Michael Ealy is a famous American actor and television personality.
He began his career as an off-Broadway theatre actor and later became famous for his role in the 2002 film Barbershop. His other notable films include the Fast and Furious series, Think Like a Man, The Perfect Man, etc.
Michael Ealy has also appeared in music videos for veteran singers such as Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. He is one of the few actors who can constantly surprise the audience. This charismatic actor has excellent acting skills, which allows him to always keep a place in the fast-paced entertainment industry.
American actor
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Name: | Michael Brown |
stage name: | Michael Ealy |
Date of Birth: | August 3, 1973 (51 years old) |
place of birth: | Washington, D.C., USA |
Country of Citizenship: | American |
high: | 1.77 m |
parents: | not applicable |
Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
Wife • Spouse: | Khatira Rafiqzada (m. 2012) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Halle Berry (2004-2005), Eve (Long) |
Children: | Elijah Brown, Harlem Brown |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Michael Brown, usually known as Michael Ealy, was born on August 3, 1973 in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Jesse Williams looks very similar to the famous actor, but it is worth mentioning that Michael Ealy does not have a twin brother or sibling.
Michael Ealy graduated from Springbrook High School and later attended the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, where he received a degree in English.
His mother works at IBM while his father runs a grocery store. However, TheCityCeleb is yet to confirm the names of his parents and siblings.
Personal life
Michael Ealy and Khadila Rafikzada finally got married after dating for at least four years. The two got married in Los Angeles in October 2012.
Michael Ealy has two lovely children, a boy and a girl. Michael Ealy’s first child is named Elijah Brown and his daughter is named Harlem Brown.
Michael Ealy was the boyfriend of Halle Berry (2004-2005) and Eve (American rapper).
Profession
Michael Ealy began his acting career in the late 1990s by appearing in several Off-Broadway productions. His first two film roles were in Bad Company and Kissing Jessica Stein.
In the 2002 film Barbershop, he played the role of criminal Ricky Nash, a role he reprised in 2004’s Barbershop 2: Back in Business.
In the second installment of the Fast and Furious film series, 2 Fast 2 Furious, he played Slap Jack. In 2004, Michael Ealy starred in a film called Never Alone with DMX. He also appeared in Mariah Carey’s song “Get Your Number”. The song is from her 2005 album The Emancipation.
In 2005, Michael Ealy co-starred with Oscar winner Halle Berry in the film adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones.
In the same year, he also starred in Mark Banning’s independent film “Jelly Smoke”. On December 14, 2006, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in the mini-series “Insidious: American Terror”.
In December 2008, Michael Ealy co-starred with Will Smith in the film Seven Pounds, playing Ben Thomas. He also played CIA field officer Marshall Vogel in the ABC television series Flash Forward.
Additionally, Michael Ealy appears in a limited edition coffee table book by John Russo (Celebrity Photography), published by Pixie Press Worldwide.
net worth
Michael Ealy has amassed an estimated net worth of $3 million, earning primarily from film roles.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Themichaelealy
- Twitter: @MichaelEaly
- Facebook: Michael Ealy
Filmography
- Perfect Man
- Barber Shop
- recipient
- Think Like a Man
- 2 Fast 2 Furious
- About last night
- Intruder
- Fatale
- Seven pounds
- The Devil You Know
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- For Girls of Color
- Underworld Awakening
- Their eyes were on God
- Jacob’s Ladder