Date of Birth: February 9, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Michael Bakari Jordan is an acclaimed American actor and producer, known for his versatile roles across film and television. He was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, Jordan began his career as a child model before transitioning into acting. He first gained widespread recognition for his role as Wallace in the critically acclaimed television series “The Wire” (2002). Jordan continued to build his career with significant roles in series like “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” However, his breakout role came in 2013 when he starred as Oscar Grant in “Fruitvale Station,” directed by Ryan Coogler. Following “Fruitvale Station,” Jordan collaborated with Coogler again in “Creed” (2015), a spin-off of the Rocky franchise, where he played Adonis Creed. His performance was lauded, and the film’s success established him as a leading man in Hollywood. He continued his ascendancy by portraying Erik Killmonger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Black Panther” (2018), a role that earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. In addition to acting, Jordan has also ventured into production with his company, Outlier Society Productions. He has been recognized for his efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Michael B. Jordan
1. Michael B. Jordan is named after the famous basketball player Michael Jordan but does not have a middle name starting with “B”; the “B” stands for Bakari, which means “noble promise” in Swahili.
2. He was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
3. Jordan is an avid anime fan, and he has expressed interest in producing live-action adaptations of his favorite series.
4. He underwent an intense physical transformation for his roles in “Creed” and “Black Panther,” involving rigorous workout regimens and strict diets.
5. Jordan made his directorial debut with “Creed III,” in which he also reprised his role as Adonis Creed.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael B. Jordan
1. “My motivation is, in part, to leave a legacy. You want to do work that you’re proud of.”
2. “I think it’s important to show diversity in the world. With ‘Black Panther,’ kids are seeing superheroes that look like them.”
3. “You have to fall in love with the process of becoming great.”
4. “Acting, for me, is giving in and taking in. It’s a very communal process.”
5. “The more you know about your past, the better prepared you are for your future.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Michael B. Jordan’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $25 million as of 2023.
Children
As of the latest available information, Michael B. Jordan does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Michael B. Jordan – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0430107/
2. [Michael B. Jordan on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_B._Jordan
4. [Michael B. Jordan’s Production Company – Outlier Society](https://www.outliersociety.com/
5. [Michael B. Jordan on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/michaelbjordan/
