Michael Bakari Jordan, born February 9, 1987, is an American actor and director. He is best known for his film roles as shooting victim in the drama Fruitvale Station (2013), boxer Adonis Creed in Creed (2015), and Erik Killmonger in the famous Black Panther (2018).
| Full Name | Michael Bakari Jordan |
| Date of Birth | 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Ana, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Net Worth | $25M |
| Marital Status | Married |
Early Life and Education
Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, to Donna and Michael A. Jordan. He has an older sister and a younger brother.
He lived in Santa Ana, CA with his family for two years before moving to Newark, NJ where Jordan grew up. He attended Newark Arts High School, where his mother worked as a teacher, and where he also played basketball.
Career
Before becoming a full-time actor, Michael B. Jordan tried modeling for companies like Toys “R” Us. He started acting in 1999 with small parts on shows like “Cosby” and “The Sopranos.” He got a bigger role in the movie “Hardball” with Keanu Reeves soon after.
His big break came in 2002 with a small but impactful role in the HBO show “The Wire.” He kept working with regular parts in shows like “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood,” even doing voice acting in “Gears of War 3.” But 2013 was a turning point. His amazing performance as Oscar Grant in “Fruitvale Station” got him lots of attention and made him a star to watch.
After that, his career took off! He played Johnny Storm in “Fantastic Four,” Adonis Creed in the “Rocky” movie “Creed,” and the awesome villain Killmonger in “Black Panther.” He even did serious roles like Bryan Stevenson in “Just Mercy” and directed his own movie, “Creed III.”
Michael B. Jordan has other projects coming up like working with Ryan Coogler again and making a Black Superman for HBO Max.
Net Worth
Michael B. Jordan’s current net worth is estimated at $25 million amassing such wealth from roles in major movies like the “Black Panther” and “Creed” franchises.
Personal Life
In November 2020, the actor began dating model Lori Harvey the daughter of comedian Steve Harvey. In June 2022, it was announced that the couple had ended their relationship after being together for a year and half.