Michael B. Jordan Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: February 9, 1987 (Aquarius)

Born In: Santa Ana, California, United States

Michael B. Jordan is a popular American actor known for his remarkable performance in movies such as ‘Fruitvale Station’, ‘Hardball’, and ‘Creed’. Jordan also earned widespread acclaim for starring in TV series ‘The Wire’, ‘Friday Night Lights’ and ‘Parenthood’. Jordan, who during his growing up years had appeared in commercials for some well-known firms, had not seriously thought about becoming an actor. He debuted as an actor at the age of 12 by briefly appearing in the movie, ‘Black and White’ and in single episodes of the TV series, ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Cosby’. His first major break was bagging a decisive role in the movie Hardball. However, he was catapulted into the national limelight when he was selected to portray Wallace in the opening season of the HBO crime drama series, ‘The Wire’. He firmly established his acting credentials by starring in numerous TV series, prominent amongst them being ‘All My Children’, ‘The Assistants’, ‘Friday Night Lights’, and ‘Parenthood’. He has also buttressed his position on the silver screen through his impressive performance in the movies, ‘Fruitvale Station’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘Red Tails’, ‘Creed’, ‘Pastor Brown’ and ‘Blackout’.

84
Quick Facts

Also Known As: Michael Bakari Jordan

Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Michael A. Jordan

mother: Donna Jordan

siblings: Jamila Jordan, Khalid Jordan

Born Country: United States

Actors T V & Movie Producers

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Notable Alumni: Newark Arts High School

U.S. State: California

City: Santa Ana, California

More Facts

education: Newark Arts High School

  • 1

    What are some popular movies starring Michael B. Jordan?

    Some popular movies starring Michael B. Jordan include "Creed," "Black Panther," "Fruitvale Station," "Just Mercy," and "Creed II."
  • 2

    Has Michael B. Jordan won any major acting awards?

    Yes, Michael B. Jordan has won several awards for his acting, including NAACP Image Awards and MTV Movie & TV Awards.
  • 3

    Is Michael B. Jordan involved in any charitable causes?

    Yes, Michael B. Jordan is known for his philanthropy work and has supported various charitable causes, including organizations focused on social justice and education.
  • 4

    What is Michael B. Jordan's approach to fitness and training for movie roles?

    Michael B. Jordan is known for his dedication to fitness and often undergoes intense training regimens for his movie roles, working closely with trainers and nutritionists to achieve specific physical transformations.
Childhood & Early Life

Michael B. Jordan was born on 9 February 1987, in the city of Santa Ana in Orange County, California. His father, Michael A. Jordan was a caterer while his mother, Donna Davis Jordan served as a career counselor in a high school and was also an artist.

He has two siblings, elder sister Jamila and younger brother Khalid.

He spent the first two years of his life in Santa Ana and thereafter his family relocated to Newark, New Jersey. He went to the same school his mother was employed- Newark Arts High School. He excelled in sports, especially basketball.

Jordan, after attaining professional success, revealed in an interview that growing up in Newark proved to be enormously struggling as he recalled having buddies who were into carjacking and drug peddling. He added that he received huge support and encouragement from his parents which kept him on the righteous path.

At age of ten, he appeared in commercials for the print media and thereafter he received several offers to feature in advertisements of renowned companies, meant for electronic/digital media. He was featured in commercials for Toys “R” Us and Modell’s Sporting Goods.

Continue Reading Below
The Formative Years

Landing a small part in the 1999 crime drama movie, ‘Black and White’ where he appears as a teenager for a very brief moment was Michael’s first big screen role. He debuted on the small screen in the same year appearing fleetingly in one episode each of ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Cosby’.

Michael’s acting career received a shot in the arm when he successfully auditioned to portray ‘Jamal’ in the 2001 comedy-drama sports film, ‘Hardball’ sharing screen space with Keanu Reeves and Diane Lane.

In 2002, he impressed the audience with his brilliant portrayal of Wallace in the HBO series, ‘The Wire’. Though he starred in only 13 episodes of ‘The Wire’ in its debut season, his riveting performance ensured that he kept receiving work offers on a consistent basis. He starred as Reggie Porter Montgomery in 59 episodes of NBC’s ‘All My Children’ from 2003-2006. During this phase, he picked up four awards for his acting skills.

From 2006 through to 2009, he starred in the TV series CSI: ‘Crime Scene Investigation’, ‘Without a Trace’, ‘Cold Case’, ‘Burn Notice’ and ‘Bones’. He landed the protagonist’s role in the indie movie, ‘Blackout’ and played the role of Nate Warren in the sitcom ‘The Assistants’ in a total of 13 episodes.

The year 2009 turned out to be another breakout year for Jordan as he was selected to depict gridiron player Vince Howard in the Emmy Award-winning NBC series, ‘Friday Night Lights’. He portrayed the character of Vince in the show for two seasons, 2009-10, and 2010-11, running into 26 episodes in total.

His adept depiction of Vince in Friday Night Lights paved the way for a floodgate of television and film offers in the entertainment industry. In 2010, Jason Katims, producer of Friday Night Lights chose Michael for the role of Alex in ‘Parenthood’. Michael played Alex in 16 episodes that were aired on the NBC channel from 2010-11.

In 2012, George Lucas of Star Wars fame cast him in the movie ‘Red Tails’. He was also part of the lead cast in the sci-fi thriller, ‘Chronicle’ where he was one of three teenagers (Steve Montgomery) who acquire phenomenal powers.

Peaking as a Film & Television Actor

Jordan demonstrated that he was an actor par excellence when immaculately enacted the lead role of Oscar Grant in the biopic, ‘Fruitvale Station’ (2012). The movie which perfectly described the events that led to the slaying of Oscar Grant at Fruitvale metro station was director and scriptwriter Ryan Coogler’s debut venture.

Continue Reading Below

Both the print and electronic media were effusive in their extolling Michael’s performance in Fruitvale Station which earned him 11 nominations and five awards. A film critic reported in ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ that Michael was reminiscent of a budding Denzel Washington. People and Variety magazines regarded him as one of the upcoming “actors to watch”.

In 2015, he starred in the superhero movie, ‘Fantastic Four’, adapted from an eponymous Marvel Comics book. The movie bombed at the box office. But, he came back with a bang with the movie 'Creed', in which he played the character of Adonis Creed. The movie ‘Creed’ was a big hit.

The unprecedented success of Creed entrenched Michael’s reputation as an accomplished actor in tinsel town. Even so, he did not choose to rest on his laurels but firmly set his sights on furthering his career with the long-term objective of making the transition from actor to director and producer.

Michael B. Jordan went on to star in another superhero movie ‘Black Panther’. This movie too was based on the Marvel Comics book and was directed by Ryan Coogler. The film was released in 2018 and earned critical acclaim.

In 2018, he starred in a fictional dystopian telefilm, ‘Fahrenheit 451’ based on a Ray Bradbury novel of the same name where he played the lead character, ‘Guy Montag’.

In 2019, he appeared in a biographical movie named, ‘Just Mercy’ where he played the role of Bryan Stevenson. That same year, he also joined the voice cast of the science fiction animated series ‘Gen:Lock’ as ‘Julian Chase.’ The series ran for 2 seasons and aired its final episode in 2021.

He next starred as ‘John Clark’ in the 2021 American action thriller film ‘Without Remorse’ directed by Stefano Sollima. The film received mostly mixed reviews from critics. That same year, he also portrayed ‘Charles Monroe King’ in the Denzel Washington-directed romantic drama film ‘A Journal for Jordan.’ The film opened to a mixed critical reception and earned a 39% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In 2022, he made a cameo appearance as ‘Erik "Killmonger" Stevens’ in the superhero film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ directed by Ryan Coogler. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $859.1 million on a budget of $200–250 million.

In 2023, he reprised his role as ‘Adonis "Donnie" Creed’ in the American sports drama film ‘Creed III.’ The film also marked the directorial debut of Jordan. The film garnered praise from critics and performed well at the box office, grossing over $272.1 million on a $75 million budget.

Continue Reading Below
Personal Life & Legacy

Michael Jordan is settled in Los Angeles. He is very religious by nature. He also has a philanthropic bent of mind and supports a string of charitable organizations, such as ‘Lupus LA’ and ‘Help USA’.

Michael B. Jordan started dating model Lori Harvey in November 2020. In June 2022, it was announced that the couple separated.

Michael B. Jordan started dating model Lori Harvey in November 2020. In June 2022, it was announced that the couple separated. He is romantically linked to Christina Bocalbos.

Facts About Michael B. Jordan

Jordan's favorite snack is reportedly Hot Cheetos, and he has been known to enjoy them on set between scenes.

He is a big anime fan and has expressed his love for series such as Naruto and Dragon Ball Z.
Jordan is a skilled cook and enjoys experimenting with different recipes in the kitchen.
He is an avid collector of sneakers and has an impressive shoe collection that he often showcases on social media.
Jordan is passionate about philanthropy and has been involved in various charitable initiatives to give back to his community.

Michael B. Jordan Movies

1. Black Panther (2018)

  (Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure)

2. Creed (2015)

  (Drama, Sport)

3. Creed II (2018)

  (Sport, Drama, Action)

4. Fruitvale Station (2013)

  (Romance, Biography, Drama)

5. Chronicle (2012)

  (Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller)

6. Just Mercy (2020)

  (Drama)

7. Hard Ball (2001)

  (Sport, Drama)

8. That Awkward Moment (2014)

  (Romance, Comedy)

9. Red Tails (2012)

  (Adventure, Action, Drama, War, History)

10. Kin (2018)

  (Action, Fantasy, Thriller, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Crime, Family)

Awards

MTV Movie & TV Awards
2018 Best Villain Black Panther (2018)

See the events in life of Michael B. Jordan in Chronological Order

How To Cite

Article Title
- Michael B. Jordan Biography
Author
- Editors, TheFamousPeople.com
Website
- TheFamousPeople.com
URL
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/michael-b-jordan-30742.php

People Also Viewed

Zac Efron Biography
Zac Efron
(American)
 
Jack Quaid Biography
Jack Quaid
(American)
 
Timothée Chalamet Biography
Timothée Chalamet
(American)
 
Austin Butler Biography
Austin Butler
(American)
 
Jesse Plemons Biography
Jesse Plemons
(American)
 
Jonathan Majors Biography
Jonathan Majors
(American)
 
Aidan Gallagher Biography
Aidan Gallagher
(American)
 
Pete Davidson Biography
Pete Davidson
(American)