Michael Jai White is a famous American actor and martial artist who has appeared in more than 60 films and TV series, including spawning (1997) and Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011).
He made history as the first African American to play a comic book superhero in a major motion picture. White has also directed several films, including Troublesome man!
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- Full name: Michael Richard Jai White
- Date of Birth: November 10, 1967
- Age: 57
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: actor, martial artist, director
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: Rainelle (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Gillian Iliana Waters (married in 2015)
- Children: Jai Jordan White, Morgan White and one other.
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Michael Richard Jay White, 57, was born on November 10, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager, he moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, and graduated from Central High School in 1988. Before pursuing an acting career, he taught special education at the middle school level for three years, teaching students with behavioral problems.
White’s educational experience has influenced his view of hip-hop, and he cannot tolerate some of the negativity in hip-hop music because of the impact it has on his students. He is of Ghanaian-American descent and was raised by his mother, Renell. Not much is known about the identity of his father.
personal life
Michael Jai White has been married twice. He was married to Courtney Chatman from 2005 to 2011 and has one daughter, Morgan Michelle White, born on December 24, 2008.
He also has two sons, including Jay Jordan, from his previous relationship, and is currently married to Jillian Ileana Waters. In April 2015, White published an open letter on Facebook titled “Apology to My Ex,” in which he thanked Waters for helping him become the “best version of myself.”
Profession
Michael Jai White was great in the 1995 HBO film Tysonin which he plays heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson.
He made history in the 1997 film, becoming the first African-American to play a comic book superhero in a film. spawning. White’s Works spawning It earned him a nomination for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award.
He also appeared in Universal Soldier: Return With Jean-Claude Van Damme and starred with Steven Seagal Exit woundIn addition to his on-screen roles, White has also provided voiceovers for Static shock and Justice League.
He demonstrated his martial arts skills Undisputed II: The Last Man Standing He has appeared in the following films Silver Eagle and Kill Bill: Volume 2White also played the role of Gumball in the film dark Knight And starring Blood and Bone and Black Dynamite.
He wrote the screenplays for both films. Black Dynamite and 3 Bulletsin which he also starred. In 2010, he starred in The Mo’Nique Show Promote his film Why am I married too? and has appeared in music videos by Toni Braxton and Nicki Minaj.
He also played Jax Briggs in the short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth And again Mortal Kombat: Legacy.
Awards
- NAACP Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (1997)
- Action Film International Film Festival – Breakthrough Action Star (2006)
- Urban Action Showcase Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
net worth
According to sources, Michael Jai White’s net worth is estimated to be around $14 million, a testament to his prolific career and lasting influence in the entertainment industry.
social media
- Instagram: @officialmichaeljai
- Twitter: @MichaelJaiWhite
Filmography
- spawning
- Black Dynamite
- Blood and Bone
- dark Knight
- Universal Soldier: Return
