Michael B. Jordan Biography, Net Worth, Family, Lifestyle

What Is Michael B. Jordan's Net Income?
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Michael B. Jordan remains one of the most successful African-American actors of the 20th century. He is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.

After a successful career and playing big roles in movies like Creed, Black Panther, and Chronicle, Jordan is one of the highest-paid black actors in the USA.

In this article, we’ll be looking at the life and biography of Michael Bakari Jordan. We will also take out time to talk about popular movies that have featured Jordan.

By the time you are done reading this guide, you will know all there is to know about Michael B Jordan. By the time you are done reading this article, you should know everything you need to know about Michael B. Jordan.

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Michael Jordan Profile Overview

Before we talk a good long look at everything there is to know about Michael Jordan. Let’s take a quick look at his mini-bio. The table below contains a handful of detail you probably didn’t know about Michael Bakari Jordan.

Full NameMichael Bakari Jordan
NationalityAmerican
Birth PlaceSanta Ana, California, USA
Birth Date9th of February 1987
Age36 years Old
ProfessionActor, Producer, Film Maker, Model
GenderMale
Sexual OrientationStraight
Height1.83 m
Weight65 kg
ReligionChristian
Marital Status Single
GirlfriendTessa Thompson
Children 
Net Worth$30 million

Michael Jordan Biography

Michael B. Jordan was born in Santa Ana, California on the 9th of February 1987. He is the second son of Donna Davis Jordan and Michael A. Jordan.

Michael B. Jordan is a professional actor and is not related to or named after Michael Jordan, the basketball legend.

His native name, Bakari is Swahili that translates into “noble promise” in the English language. His mother, Donna Davis Jordan was a school counselor at Newark Arts High School while his father, Michael A. Jordan was a caterer.

Michael and his family live in California before they moved to Newark, New Jersey when he was 10. He attended Newark Arts High School were to complete his secondary education. He was also among the most iconic basketball players in the School.

Before he decided to pursue a career in acting, Jordan had to work in supermarkets and stores to raise some money for sustenance. Over the years, Jordan has starred in over 70 movies and TV series.

Michael Jordan became a professional actor in the year 1999 when his debut movie “Cosby” hit the spotlight. That same year, he also starred in the film “Black and White” and “The Sopranos”.

In 2001, Jordan appeared in the film “Hardball” alongside John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves. A year later, he got the chance to play the role of Wallace in the first season of HBO’s epic TV series “The Wire”.

Michael B. Jordan also beat the late Chadwick Boseman for the role of Reggie Porter Montgomery in the 2003 TV series “All My Children”. From 2003 to 2008, Jordan appeared in some TV series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace, and Cold Case.

Jordan took on his first major leading role in the 2013 movie “Fruitvale Station”. He played the role of Oscar Grant and starred in the movie alongside stars like Octavia Spencer and Melonie Diaz.

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This epic movie premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and gave Jordan the chance to be awarded an Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic Film and a Grand Jury Prize.

In 2012, Jordan starred in the epic 20th Century Fox “Chronicle” and three years later, he appeared in Marvel’s Sci-fi film “Fantastic Four” where he played the role of Johnny Storm alongside actors like Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, and Kate Mara.

By the end of April 2015, Jordan was playing the role of Mikey in the movie “That Awkward Moment”.

Later that same year, he reunited with Ryan Coogler and Sylvester Stallone to shoot the movie “Creed”. The film was released by MGM and Warner Brothers on the 26th of November 2020.

In 2018, Michael B. Jordan appeared in Marvel’s Black Panther. He played the role of Eric Killmonger, the antagonist and villain of the movie.

Later that year, He played the role of Guy Montag in the movie “Fahrenheit 451”, an HBO adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s classic science fiction.

Michael Jordan Movies & Awards

Michael B. Jordan is a renowned African American actor that is best known for his roles in films like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, The Wire, All My Children, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood

Being a professional actor, Michael Bakari Jordan has won dozens of awards for his roles in blockbuster movies like award-winning movies like Fruitvale Station, Creed II, Black Panther, and Fahrenheit 451.

In his award collection, Michael B Jordan can boast of winning 5 NAACP Image Awards, 3 BET Awards, and a National Society of Film Critics Award. Aside from acting movies, Michael Jordan has appeared in a series of music videos like Did you wrong, Family Feud, and Whoa.

 His voice can be heard in video games like Gears of War 3, NBA 2K17, Wilson’s Heart, and Creed: Rise to Glory. Aside from singing, acting, and making video games voice-over, Michael Bakari Jordan is also a model and product influencer.

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Jordan has also been paid to appear in advertisements for Nike, Acura, Apple TV, and Piaget.

Michael Jordan Net Worth & Salary

Today, Michael Bakari Jordan is worth a staggering $21 million. This is a milestone for this outstanding actor. He makes most of his money as an actor and producer. He is also a model, influencer, and entrepreneur.

In 2016, Jordan spent about $1.8 million on a 4,627 square foot manor in Sherman Oaks, California. That was just the family house. Three years later, he bought his own 4,530 square foot mansion in Hollywood Hills for $5.8 million.

Jordan’s latest blockbuster movie “Creed II” allowed him to earn about $3.7 million. Aside from this movie, he has also made good money off other movies like Black Panther that made more than $1 billion at the box office. While Creed and Fantastic Four gross of more than $200 million in total.

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