Michael B. Jordan is an American actor who has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars. Jordan is popular for appearing in films like “Fruitvale Station” (2013), “Black Panther” (2018). He also appeared in television series such as “The Wire” (2002), “All My Children” (2003–2006), “Friday Night Lights” (2009–2011), and many more.
Michael has won many awards and has achieved a lot of success in his acting career. The actor has won 3 BET Awards and also won a National Society of Film Critics Award. In addition to film and television career Jordan appeared in music videos such as Pleasure P, Jay-Z, and Snoh Aalegra.
Early Life
Michael B. Jordan was born Michael Bakari Jordan on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. He was born and brought up in Newark, New Jersey. Michael was raised by his mother Donna who was a high school career counselor. His father Michael worked as a caterer. He also has an older sister Jamila, and a brother Khalid. Michael pursued his acting career because he was interested in acting. He also played basketball at Newark Arts High School and graduated from there in 2005. When he was a child he modeled for Toys “R” Us. He also modeled for many other companies and signed his debut acting role at the age of 12 years old.
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Career
Jordan made his debut in 1999 and appeared in HBO’s “The Sopranos. He also appeared on the CBS sitcom “Cosby“. He made his debut in films with the movie “Black and White.” The next year, he appeared in the episodes of the HBO series “The Wire. Jordan was a part of the show till June 2006, and appeared in 59 episodes. Michael also earned award nominations for his for “Soap Opera Digest”. Michael was a part of the film “Pastor Brown” and also appeared in the episodes of “Burn Notice” and “Bones.” Michael also appeared in the 13 episodes of the sitcom “The Assistants”.
Personal Life
Michael was dating the popular singer Iggy Azalea. He was also rumored to have dated the actress and model Catherine Paiz. He has been linked with many models and one of the most prominent names includes Ashlyn Castro and Kiki Layne. Jordan was a huge fan of anime series since childhood, and he designed products that were anime-inspired for the brand coach.
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Awards and Nominations
Jordan has won several awards and he won an award for his performance in a Hollywood Film. He also won a Gotham Award and a National Board of Review of Motion Pictures award. The actor has won many other awards such as Satellite Award, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival award for appearing in films like the “Fruitvale Station.” Creed which is a popular movie earned him many awards and he was also critically acclaimed for his performance. The African-American Film Critics Association awarded him for his performance in the film. Jordan was also awarded the Best Villain in the MTV Movie & TV Award. He was also awarded the Teen Choice Award and Online Film Critics Society award for his performance in the movie “Black Panther.
