Michael Jai White
Data di nascita: 10 novembre 1967
Luogo di nascita: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Jai White (born November 10, 1967) is an American actor and professional martial artist, who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African-American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn. White was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved as a teen to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he graduated from Central High School in 1988. White started martial arts training at the age of seven and is now an accomplished martial artist, holding seven legitimate black belts in Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, Kobudo, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Wushu and Kyokushin, with a specific focus in Kyokushin (although his style incorporates aspects of many different martial arts forms). His first major starring role and breakout performance was in the 1995 HBO film Tyson, as heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. In 1997, he portrayed the eponymous character in the 1997 movie Spawn. His work in Spawn earned him a nomination for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Male Newcomer. White starred opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in Universal Soldier: The Return. In 2001, he also starred opposite fellow martial artist Steven Seagal in Exit Wounds. In 2003, he starred in Busta Rhymes' and Mariah Carey's music video "I Know What You Want". Since 2003, in addition to his on screen roles, White has been doing voice work, including Static Shock, Justice League, and the Spawn animated series. White showcases his martial arts skills in the direct-to-DVD film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing. He also appears in Michelle Yeoh's Silver Hawk in 2004. His film, Why Did I Get Married? opened at number one at the box office on October 12, 2007. White played the role of the mob boss Gambol in the 2008 film The Dark Knight. He also starred in the film Blood and Bone and the Blaxploitation homage Black Dynamite, both released in 2009. White wrote the scripts for both Black Dynamite and his upcoming 3 Bullets in which he stars with Bokeem Woodbine. White will make his directorial debut and star in Never Back Down 2, which is slated for a 2011 release. In August 2005 he wed his girlfriend of two years, Courtenay Chatman. The couple have a daughter named Morgan Michelle who was born on December 24, 2008. Michael has two sons from a previous relationship. He is an avid chess player, as seen in his movie Blood and Bone.
Filmografia
Film e serie TV in cui Michael Jai White ha recitato o preso parte
Film
Film · Dramma · 2026
Film · Azione · 2026
Film · Azione · 2025
Film · Azione · 2025
Film · Azione · 2025
Film · Thriller · 2024
Film · Commedia · 2024
Film · Documentario · 2024
Film · Azione · 2024
Film · Azione · 2023
Film · Azione · 2023
Film · Azione · 2023
Film · Guerra · 2023
Film · Thriller · 2023
Film · Commedia · 2023
Film · Documentario · 2023
Film · Azione · 2022
Film · Azione · 2022
Film · Azione · 2022
Film · Azione · 2022
Film · Horror · 2021
Film · Azione · 2021
Film · Azione · 2021
Film · Azione · 2021
Film · Azione · 2021
Film · Documentario · 2021
Film · Animazione · 2021
Film · Azione · 2020
Film · Commedia · 2019
Film · Documentario · 2019
Film · Documentario · 2019
Film · Documentario · 2019
Film · Thriller · 2019
Film · Azione · 2019
Film · Crime · 2019
Film · Dramma · 2018
Film · Mistero · 2018
Film · Azione · 2018
Film · Azione · 2017
Film · Azione · 2017
Film · Horror · 2016
Film · Azione · 2016
Film · Dramma · 2016
Film · Dramma · 2016
Film · Azione · 2016
Film · Thriller · 2015
Film · Dramma · 2015
Film · Documentario · 2015
Film · Azione · 2014
Film · Thriller · 2014
Film · Avventura · 2014
Film · Azione · 2014
Film · Documentario · 2013
Film · Thriller · 2013
Film · Dramma · 2012
Film · Dramma · 2012
Film · Commedia · 2012
Film · Commedia · 2012
Film · Azione · 2011
Film · Dramma · 2011
Film · Dramma · 2010
Film · Azione · 2010
Film · Commedia · 2010
Film · Commedia · 2009
Film · Azione · 2009
Film · Azione · 2009
Film · Azione · 2008
Film · Commedia · 2007
Film · Azione · 2006
Film · Commedia · 2005
Film · Horror · 2004
Film · Fantascienza · 2004
Film · 2003
Film · Dramma · 2002
Film · Documentario · 2002
Film · Documentario · 2001
Film · Azione · 2001
Film · Dramma · 2000
Film · Azione · 1999
Film · Dramma · 1999
Film · Commedia · 1999
Film · Guerra · 1999
Film · Commedia · 1998
Film · Azione · 1997
Film · Thriller · 1997
Film · Commedia · 1996
Film · Western · 1996
Film · Dramma · 1996
Film · Dramma · 1995
Film · Azione · 1995
Film · Azione · 1995
Film · Azione · 1994
Film · Azione · 1993
Film · Thriller · 1992
Film · Commedia · 1991
Film · Fantascienza · 1991
Film · Azione · 1989
Film · Azione · 1989
Film
Film · Azione
Serie TV
Serie · Dramma · 2022
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2020
Serie · Dramma · 2018
Serie · Commedia · 2016
Serie · Commedia · 2014
Serie · Animazione · 2013
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2012
Serie · Crime · 2012
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2012
Serie · Commedia · 2011
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2011
Serie · Animazione · 2008
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2008
Serie · Dramma · 2006
Serie · Dramma · 2004
Serie · Animazione · 2004
Serie · Dramma · 2002
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2001
Serie · Dramma · 2000
Serie · Action & Adventure · 2000
Serie · Dramma · 2000
Serie · Dramma · 1995
Serie · Commedia · 1993
Serie · Action & Adventure · 1992
Serie · Commedia · 1992
Serie · Famiglia · 1989