Michael Jai White age, net worth, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Michael Jai White is an actor from the United States of America who also practices martial arts. He is regarded as one of the first black actors to play a superhero in a film.
Michael Jai White: Profile summary
| Real Name | Michael Richard Jai White |
| Tag Name | Michael Jai White |
| Male/Female | Male |
| Profession | American actor, director, and martial artist |
| Nationality | American |
| Born In | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Date of Birth | 10-Nov-67 |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Heights in Feet | 6 feet and 0 inches |
| Height(s) cm | 185 cm |
| Weight(s) | 94 kg |
| Weight in Pound | 207 pounds |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Gillian Iliana Waters (m. 2015), Courtney Chatham (20052011) |
| Son/Daughter | Yes (Jai Jordan White, Morgan Michelle White) |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Michael Jai White: Early Life & Biography
Michael Richard Jai White was born on November 10, 1967, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, United States. There’s nothing to mention about his parent’s life. Michael Jai White was mostly grown and raised in his hometown, and then he moved to Bridgeport city in Connecticut during his teenage years. He finished his schooling at Central High School. Michael Jai White also studied at Brown University and Yale University.
Michael Jai White: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 10 November 1967, Michael Jai White is 55 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.85 m tall, and his weight is 94 kg.
Michael Jai White: Personal Life
Coming to his married life, Michael Jai White was first married to gynaecologist Courtenay Chatman; they have one daughter, Morgan Michelle White, born on December 24, 2008. Michael and Courtenay got married in 2005, and they divorced in 2011.
Michael Jai White married the actress Gillian Iliana Waters in 2015 after one year of engagement. Michael also has two sons; one of them is Jai Jordan White. His previous known relationships were with the actress choreographer and fitness trainer Adrienne Joi Johnson and with actress Sallie Toussaint.
Michael Jai White: Career
As a martial artist, Michael Jai White began training when he was a child, around seven years old. Now he has black belts in 7 different martial art styles and has won more than 20 titles. Michael Jai White taught a few martial art styles when he was young before going into his acting career.
Michael Jai White went to audition for acting roles after working as a junior high school teacher, and he landed a few commercials and theatre roles. He had his breakthrough career success with the 1995 sports drama movie “Tyson”, which was after a few minor and guest acting roles. 2 years later, Michael Jai White became one of the first black people to portray a superhero character for the action movie “Spawn”. Furthermore, he experienced massive success with the comedy-drama movie “Why Did I Get Married Too?”.
In 2018-2019, Michael Jai White movie acting roles, including an action crime movie titled “The Family Business,” action thriller “Primer,” comedy “HeadShop,” another action crime drama named “Dragged Across Concrete,” and a mystery crime movie titled “Making a Killing.”
Michael Jai White: Awards & Achievements
Michael Jai White didn’t win many awards to mention. He was nominated for many awards, including 2 Black Reel Awards, 1 Blockbuster Entertainment Award and a couple of Image Awards.
Michael Jai White’s remarkable achievement to mention has seven different martial art styles and black belts, making him one of the experts in martial art. His martial art black belt styles include Jujutsu followed by Shotokan, both of which he learnt at the beginning of his training, Kobudo, Taekwondo and others.
Michael Jai White: Net Worth
The actor and martial artist Michael Jai White’s net worth is $10 million.
