Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan
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Name:
Michael B. Jordan
Real name:
Michael Bakari Jordan
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Birth date:
(38 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Height:
5'12 ft ()
Weight:
174 lb (79 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Biography of Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan is an American actor, known for his roles in the TV series The Wire and All My Children, and the movies Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther. He's involved in both commercial and independent projects that primarily focus on the Black American experience. Net worth: $25 million.
Actor Michael B. Jordan
Actor Michael B. Jordan

His Childhood and Youth

Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. Michael's mother is an artist and school guidance counselor, while his father is a restaurateur. The actor has an older sister, Jamila, and a younger brother, Khalid.
Michael's parents are deeply religious and instilled a strong faith in their son. The parents named their son after the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan. His middle name Bakari means 'good news' or 'word of a noble' in Swahili.
Michael Bakari Jordan as a child and now with his sister
Michael Bakari Jordan as a child and now with his sister
When Michael was two years old, the Jordan family moved from California to Newark, New Jersey's largest city. In this city, Michael attended Newark Arts High School, where his mother got a job. Initially, he didn't consider becoming an actor. He started modeling early and appeared in advertising campaigns for major brands.

His Acting Career

In 1999, Michael made his on-screen debut, appearing in an episode of the crime television series The Sopranos, where James Gandolfini played the lead role.
Michael B. Jordan in the TV series The Sopranos (in the center)
Michael B. Jordan in the TV series The Sopranos (in the center)
Michael landed his first serious role in 2001. The teenager appeared in Brian Robbins' sports drama Hardball with Keanu Reeves, who played a baseball coach for troubled kids from a rough neighborhood.

The following year, the young actor played a small but pivotal role in the police drama series The Wire with Dominic West and Idris Elba.
The height of Michael B. Jordan is 182 cm
The height of Michael B. Jordan is 182 cm
According to Zoomboola.com, in March 2003, Jordan joined the cast of the soap opera All My Children, playing the difficult teenager Reggie. Thanks to this project, in which Michael had starred for three years, the young actor gained significant recognition and caught the attention of other directors.
Michael B. Jordan in his youth
Michael B. Jordan in his youth
In 2006-2011, Jordan starred in the dramas Blackout (2007) and Pastor Brown (2009), as well as in the TV series The Assistants, Friday Night Lights, and Parenthood. After the release of the last two TV series, the popular entertainment portal BuddyTV ranked the actor on the 80th place in its list of TVs Sexiest Men of 2011.
The actor is physically fit
The actor is physically fit
The actor began focusing primarily on feature films in 2012. His major projects from that period include Red Tails (2012) about African-American pilots during World War II, the erotic crime thriller Hotel Noir (2013), and indie film Fruitvale Station (2013), based on a true story.
The scene from the movie Fruitvale Station
The scene from the movie Fruitvale Station
For his performance in Fruitvale Station, Jordan won the award of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures for Breakthrough Actor and Satellite Award for Breakthrough Award Performance. In addition, his acting in Fruitvale Station brought the actor critical acclaim: American magazine Time named Michael one of 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. Having played Arthur Grant, a victim of police brutality, Jordan proved he could handle powerful dramatic roles.
Michael B. Jordan in Fruitvale Station
Michael B. Jordan in Fruitvale Station
In 2015, Michael starred as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in the superhero movie Fantastic Four, based on the Marvel Comics. On the set, Jordan worked with such famous actors as Kate Mara and Jamie Bell. Despite the work of actors and producers, the film was both a box office bomb and a critical disaster, and the whole four was even nominated for the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Screen Combo.
Michael B. Jordan starred in the blockbuster Fantastic Four
Michael B. Jordan starred in the blockbuster Fantastic Four
However, the setback couldn't stop the ambitious and talented Jordan. At the end of 2015, Michael earned critical acclaim, when he starred as Adonis Creed, the protégé of legendary Rocky Balboa, in the sports drama Creed. This movie was directed by Ryan Coogler, with whom Michael had worked on the set of Fruitvale Station.

For Stallone, who received the Golden Globe Award for his work in the movie, the character Rocky Balboa was a familiar role he'd played multiple times. But Jordan admitted he'd been preparing for the boxer role for months, following a strict low-fat diet and spending countless hours in the gym. In 2016, the actor was nominated for his role of Creed for the MTV Movie Awards for Best Male Performance.

In late 2017, Michael starred in the music video for rapper Jay-Z's "Family Feud," where his character apologizes for cheating on the famous musician's wife, singer Beyonce. The video also featured acclaimed actresses Jessica Chastain, Brie Larson, and Rosario Dawson.
Michael B. Jordan in the movie Black Panther
Michael B. Jordan in the movie Black Panther
Michael starred as villain Eric Killmonger in Marvel's groundbreaking superhero film Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler. Other main roles were played by Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyongo, and Danai Gurira. The blockbuster exploded across the US box office, earning Jordan legions of fans who were captivated by his charismatic supervillain Eric Killmonger.
Michael B. Jordan in the movie Black Panther
In 2018, Jordan joined Michael Shannon and Laura Harrier in HBO's adaptation of Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451, directed by Ramin Bahrani. Michael B. Jordan took the lead role of Guy Montag, a fireman who burns banned books under government orders. That same year, the actor appeared in the drama Just Mercy and the TV series Raising Dion, while reuniting with director Ryan Coogler for their fourth collaboration on the social drama Wrong Answer.
Michael B. Jordan in the movie Fahrenheit 451
Michael B. Jordan in the movie Fahrenheit 451

Personal Life of Michael B. Jordan

Despite popular belief, Michael B. Jordan has no relation to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.
I hated my name and wanted to change it. But it's a challenge for me. I want people to always specify who they're talking about when the name Michael Jordan is mentioned.
In 2015, media reports linked Michael romantically to model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner, though the actor denied these rumors. In January 2018, the actor confirmed he was dating Latina model Ashlyn Castro.
On the photo: Michael B. Jordan and his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro
On the photo: Michael B. Jordan and his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro

Michael B. Jordan Now

In 2019, the American drama "Just Mercy" starring Michael B. Jordan premiered. In the film, the actor played civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson. A year later, Michael starred in the action thriller "Without Remorse." It is expected to premiere in 2020. He also voiced Killmonger in Marvel's 2021 animated series "What If...?"

Michael B. Jordan: latest news and articles

  • i did watched creed 2
    2024-02-15 16:49:02
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  • If you have not watched Creed 2, you are missing a lot. Michael B. Jordan really cool fit into these roles, he was good at playing the role of sportsman.
    2021-04-23 21:30:48
  • This guy is really cool in my opinion. We will definitely wait for new works.
    2021-04-05 13:54:24
  • Handsome Michael starred in the title role of Fruitvale Station. I got into my personal piggy bank of my favorite films :)
    2021-03-26 13:01:14
  • Awesome actor! I really like him, especially in the Fantastic Four movie he is cool!
    2021-03-11 19:07:58
  • This actor is young but he already has a decent number of film awards. Keep it up!
    2021-02-27 19:12:28
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