Michael B. Jordan Net Worth 2022, Age, Wife, Children, Height, Family, Parents, Movies, TV Shows

Michael B. Jordan net worth

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Introduction

Michael B. Jordan is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his film roles as shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama Fruitvale Station (2013), boxer Donnie Creed in Creed (2015), and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), all three of which were written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Jordan reprised the role of Creed in Creed II (2018), and Killmonger in What If…? (2021), and is set to star and make his direc torial debut in Creed III (2022).

Jordan initially broke out in television roles, including Wallace in the first season of the HBO crime drama series The Wire (2002); Reggie Montgomery on the ABC soap opera All My Children (2003–2006) and Vince Howard in the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights (2009–2011). His other film performances include Red Tails (2012), Chronicle (2012), That Awkward Moment (2014), Fantastic Four (2015), and Just Mercy (2019), where he portrayed Bryan Stevenson.

In 2018, Jordan received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie, as a producer on the television film Fahrenheit 451. In 2020, Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, as well as People’s Sexiest Man Alive. In the same year, The New York Times ranked him #15 on its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.

Early life

NameMichael B. Jordan
Net Worth$30 million
OccupationActor, Film producer
Height1.83m
Age35 years
Michael B. Jordan net worth 2022

Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987 (age 35 years) in Santa Ana, California, United States. He is the son of Donna and Michael A. Jordan. He has a sister, Jamila Jordan, and a younger brother, Khalid Jordan, who in 2010 signed to be a football player at Howard University. Jordan’s family spent two years in California before moving to Newark, New Jersey. He attended Newark Arts High School, where his mother works, and where he played basketball.

Career

Michael B. Jordan worked as a child model for several companies and brands, including Modell’s sporting goods and Toys “R” Us, before deciding to embark on a career as an actor. He launched his career as a professional actor in 1999 when he appeared briefly in single episodes of the television series Cosby and The Sopranos His first principal film role followed in 2001 when he was featured in Hardball, which starred Keanu Reeves.

B. Jordan gained more attention in 2012 by playing the small but pivotal role of Wallace in the first season of HBO’s The Wire. In March 2003, he joined the cast of All My Children, replacing Chadwick Boseman, playing Reggie Montgomery, a troubled teenager, until June 2006 when Jordan was released from his contract. Jordan’s other credits include guest-starring appearances on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace and Cold Case. Thereafter, he had a lead role in the independent film Blackout and starred in The Assistants on The-N.

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In 2008, Jordan appeared in the music video “Did You Wrong” by R&B artist Pleasure P. In 2009, Jordan began starring in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights as quarterback Vince Howard, and lived in an apartment in Austin where the show was filmed. He played the character for two seasons until the show ended in 2011. In 2009, he guest-starred on Burn Notice in the episode “Hot Spot”, playing a high school football player who got into a fight and is being hunted by a local gangster.

Michael B. Jordan was considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine’s Young Hollywood Issue in 2010. In 2010, Michael B. Jordan guest-starred in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode “Inhumane Society” as a boxer involved in a Michael Vick-inspired dog fighting scandal. That year, he landed a recurring role on the NBC show Parenthood playing Alex (Haddie Braverman’s love interest). This marked his second collaboration with showrunner Jason Katims, who was in charge of Friday Night Lights. BuddyTV ranked him #80 on its list of “TV’s Sexiest Men of 2011”.

Jordan voiced Jace in the Xbox 360 game Gears of War 3. In 2012, Jordan appeared in the George Lucas-produced film Red Tails and played the lead character Steve Montgomery in Chronicle, a film about three teenaged boys who develop superhuman abilities. He also guest-starred in an episode of House’s final season, playing a blind patient.

In 2013, Michael B. Jordan starred as shooting victim Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, directed by Ryan Coogler. His performance garnered critical acclaim, with Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter stating that Jordan reminded him of “a young Denzel Washington”. Following his role in Fruitvale Station, Jordan was named an “actor to watch” by People and Variety. Time magazine named him with Coogler one of 30 people under 30 who are changing the world, and he was also named one of 2013’s breakout stars by Entertainment Weekly and GQ.

He starred as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in Fantastic Four in 2015. The film was universally panned by critics, holding a 9% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was a bust at the box office. However, later in 2015, Jordan rebounded with critical acclaim when he starred as Donnie Creed, the son of boxer Apollo Creed in the 7th Rocky film, Creed, his second collaboration with Coogler, which co-starred Sylvester Stallone.

Michael B. Jordan prepared for his role as a boxer in Creed by undertaking one year of rigorous physical training and a stringent low-fat diet. He did not have a body double during filming and was “routinely bloodied, bruised, and dizzy” when fighting scenes were being filmed. In 2016, Jordan featured in the popular sports game NBA 2K17, portraying Justice Young, a teammate of the player in the game’s MyCareer mode. In October 2017, it was announced that Jordan was cast in a supporting role as Mark Reese in the upcoming Netflix superhero series, Raising Dion.

Jordan starred as the villain Erik Killmonger in Marvel’s Black Panther in February 2018; this marked Jordan’s third collaboration with Coogler. His performance in Black Panther received critical acclaim, with Dani Di Placido of Forbes stating that Jordan “steals the show”, while Jason Guerrasio of Business Insider wrote that the actor “plays a Killmonger fueled with hate and emptiness – we won’t give away why – but he also delivers it with a swagger that’s just a joy to watch … the movie takes off more in the story and viewing enjoyment whenever Jordan is on screen.”

In 2018, Michael B. Jordan starred in Fahrenheit 451 with Michael Shannon and Sofia Boutella. The television film was distributed on HBO by HBO Films. That same year, Jordan reprised his role as boxer Donnie Creed in Creed II, a sequel to Creed (2015) and the eighth installment in the Rocky film series. Creed II was released in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 21, 2018. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and it went on to debut at $35.3 million in its opening weekend (a five-day total of $55.8 million), marking the biggest debut ever for a live-action release over Thanksgiving.

He also voices the character Julian Chase in Rooster Teeth’s animated series, Gen:Lock, which he also co-produces through his production company, Outlier Society Productions since January 2019. Jordan portrayed attorney Bryan Stevenson in a legal drama, Just Mercy, which he also co-produced. The film, based on a real-life story, was released in December 2019 to critical acclaim. Jordan stars in Without Remorse, based on the book by Tom Clancy, as John Clark, a former Navy SEAL and director of the elite counterterrorism unit Rainbow Six. Originally planned for release on September 18, 2020, it was released on April 30, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

B. Jordan reprises his role as Erik “Killmonger” Stevens in the Marvel Cinematic Universe animated anthology series What If…? in the episodes “What If… Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?” and “What If.. the Watcher Broke His Oath?”. Jordan appears on a cameo in Space Jam: A New Legacy. He is slated to reteam with Coogler for the fourth time in Wrong Answer, a film based on the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal. Jordan is also set to appear in a second remake of The Thomas Crown Affair.

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Michael B. Jordan will also star in A Journal for Jordan, to be directed by Denzel Washington, as a soldier who “kept a journal full of poignant life lessons for their newborn son, Jordan, while deployed overseas.” Jordan is also set to appear in the vampire film Blood Brothers. His production company Outlier Society signed a first-look deal with Amazon and is also developing Val-Zod, an HBO Max series featuring a Black version of the DC Comics character Superman.

House

Michael B. Jordan has resided in a private house in Los Angeles since 2006. He grew up in a religious household and considers himself to be spiritual. As of 2018, he lives with his parents in a Sherman Oaks home that he purchased. Jordan is also a fan of anime, particularly Naruto: Shippuden and the Dragon Ball franchise. However, Jordan is set to make his directorial debut with Creed III, a sequel to Creed II, in addition to producing and reprising his starring role as boxer Donnie Creed. It is set to be released on November 23, 2022. He will produce and star in the sequel of I Am Legend with Will Smith.

Wife

Michael B. Jordan is currently not married as of June 2022. His wife is unknown to the general public. However, in November 2020, the actor began a relationship with model Lori Harvey, daughter of comedian Steve Harvey. In December 2021, Jordan declared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, that he “finally found what love was” with Harvey. On June 5, 2022, it was announced that Jordan and his girlfriend Lori Harvey had split after a year in a relationship. He has no daughter or son as rumored earlier.

Michael B. Jordan net worth

How much is Michael B. Jordan worth? Michael B. Jordan net worth is estimated at around $30 million. His main source of income is from his career as an actor and film producer. B. Jordan salary and other earnings are over $5 million annually. His successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and influential actors in the United States.