Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

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.
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    Birthday
    11/10/1967
You're Not Alone
You're Not Alone
2
Spawn
Spawn
5.4
Universal Soldier: The Return
Universal Soldier: The Return
5.9
Blood and Bone
Blood and Bone
7.4
Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
7.1
Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black
5.8
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
6.5
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
6.5
Silver Hawk
Silver Hawk
5.4
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
7.3
Ringmaster
Ringmaster
4.3
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
0
Why Did I Get Married?
Why Did I Get Married?
6.5
Thick as Thieves
Thick as Thieves
5.9
Getting Played
Getting Played
6.4
Tyson
Tyson
6
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
6.5
Tactical Force
Tactical Force
5.6
The Island
The Island
5.9
Dead Zone
Dead Zone
5.2
We the Party
We the Party
5
The Making of Exit Wounds
The Making of Exit Wounds
0
Freaky Deaky
Freaky Deaky
5
Generation Iron
Generation Iron
6.7
Somebody's Child
Somebody's Child
6.2
Android Cop
Android Cop
4.1
Bisping
Bisping
5.8
Falcon Rising
Falcon Rising
6.3
City of Industry
City of Industry
5.6
Mutiny
Mutiny
4.8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
6.2
MR-9: Do or Die
MR-9: Do or Die
6.5
One More Shot
One More Shot
6.5
Scream Before You Die
Scream Before You Die
0
The Toxic Avenger Part II
The Toxic Avenger Part II
5.4
Pandora's Box
Pandora's Box
6.1
The Philly Kid
The Philly Kid
5.5
Skin Trade
Skin Trade
6.1
Come Out Fighting
Come Out Fighting
4.8
A Snowy Day in Oakland
A Snowy Day in Oakland
8.2
Chocolate City
Chocolate City
5.5
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
8.5
Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
5.8
Freedom Song
Freedom Song
5.8
As Good as Dead
As Good as Dead
6.4
Chain of Command
Chain of Command
5
One Angry Juror
One Angry Juror
5
Justice
Justice
1
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Never Back Down: No Surrender
7
The Asian Connection
The Asian Connection
3.9
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
3.2
Vigilante Diaries
Vigilante Diaries
4.2
The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man
4.6
UnConventional
UnConventional
3.5
Ballistic
Ballistic
3.3
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
5
Don't Mess with Grandma
Don't Mess with Grandma
7.5
Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions
5.1
Full Contact
Full Contact
5.1
Triple Threat
Triple Threat
6.4
Accident Man
Accident Man
6.2
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
5.8
Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete
6.6
Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
6.3
Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
5.1
Making a Killing
Making a Killing
6
The Making of 'Spawn'
7.7
The Legend of Bruce Lee
The Legend of Bruce Lee
5.4
Every Day Is Christmas
Every Day Is Christmas
5.2
Fedz
Fedz
0
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
7
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
6.8
The Hard Way
The Hard Way
5.5
Send It!
Send It!
6
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
6.3
Undercover Brother 2
Undercover Brother 2
4.5
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
6.8
2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley
6.2
True Identity
True Identity
5.6
Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier
6.3
Take Back
Take Back
6
On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
5.1
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
6.7
Welcome to Sudden Death
Welcome to Sudden Death
6.2
The Commando
The Commando
5.8
Black Friday
Black Friday
5
Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game
8
Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike
Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike
5.1
Assault on VA-33
Assault on VA-33
5.7
The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
6.5
Rogue Hostage
Rogue Hostage
5.6
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Chuck Zito: An American Story
0
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