Michael Jai White
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://www.michaeljaiwhite.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-11-10
    • Born Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    麥可・傑・懷特, مایکل جای وایت

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White is a highly accomplished American actor, director, and martial artist. Born on November 10, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, he is widely recognized for his work in action and martial arts films. A master of multiple martial arts disciplines, White holds black belts in Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, Kobudo, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Wushu, and Kyokushin. His martial arts expertise is often showcased in his on-screen work, making him a prominent figure in the action genre.White's career highlights include being the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as the titular character in the 1997 film Spawn. He has appeared in numerous high-profile films, including a role as the mob boss Gambol in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), as well as starring roles in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006), Blood and Bone (2009), and the blaxploitation homage Black Dynamite (2009), which he also co-wrote.In addition to acting, White has a prolific career as a director and writer, with directorial credits on films like Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown and The Outlaw Johnny Black. His recent work includes writing, directing, and starring in the 2025 film Trouble Man. He has also had a successful career in television, with roles in shows such as Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse and the animated series Static Shock and Justice League.

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