Michael B. Jordan Biography
Michael B. Jordan is a film producer and actor from the United States. He is well-known for his outstanding performances in films such as ‘Fruitvale Station,’ ‘Hardball,’ and ‘Creed.’ Jordan has also received widespread acclaim for his roles in the television series ‘The Wire,’ ‘Friday Night Lights,’ and ‘Parenthood.’
Michael B. Jordan’s Age
Jordan was born Michael Bakari Jordan on 9 February 1987, in the city of Santa Ana under Orange County in California. He is 35 years old as of February 2022.
Michael B. Jordan Height
He stands at a height of 6’0″ (183 cm).
Who is Michael B Jordans Family? Parents – Dad
Jordan was born in the California city of Santa Ana, which is part of Orange County. His father, Michael A. Jordan, was a caterer, and his mother, Donna Davis Jordan, worked as a high school career counselor and artist. He has two siblings: Jamila, his older sister, and Khalid, his younger brother.
Michael B. Jordan Wife – Children
In November 2020, Michael began dating model Lori Harvey. The couple announced their divorce in June 2022. He has made his home in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan Career
He first appeared in print media commercials at the age of ten, and then he received several offers to appear in electronic/digital media advertisements for well-known companies. He appeared in Toys “R” Us and Modell’s Sporting Goods commercials. Michael’s first major film role was in the 1999 crime drama film ‘Black and White,’ in which he played a teenager for a brief moment. He made his television debut the same year, appearing in one episode each of ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Cosby.’ Michael’s acting career took off after he successfully auditioned for the role of ‘Jamal’ in the 2001 comedy-drama sports film, ‘Hardball,’ co-starring Keanu Reeves and Diane Lane.
He had another breakthrough year in 2009 when he was cast as gridiron player Vince Howard in the Emmy Award-winning NBC series ‘Friday Night Lights.’ He played the character of Vince on the show for two seasons, 2009-10 and 2010-11, totaling 26 episodes. His convincing portrayal of Vince in Friday Night Lights opened the door to a flood of television and film offers in the entertainment industry. Jason Katims, the producer of Friday Night Lights, cast Michael in the role of Alex in ‘Parenthood’ in 2010. Michael portrayed Alex in 16 episodes that aired on the NBC channel from 2010 to 2011.
Jordan is set to appear in another superhero film, ‘Black Panther.’ Ryan Coogler will direct this film, which is also based on a Marvel Comics book. The film was released in 2018 and received positive reviews. In 2018, he played the lead character, ‘Guy Montag,’ in the fictional dystopian telefilm ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ based on a Ray Bradbury novel of the same name. In 2019, he will appear in the biographical film ‘Just Mercy,’ in which he will play Bryan Stevenson. Jordan’s other upcoming film projects include ‘Wrong Answer,’ a sequel to ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ and a prequel to ‘The Matrix.’ His directorial debut will be in ‘Creed III,’ a sequel to ‘Creed II.’