Michael B. Jordan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Michael B. Jordan
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Jordan in 2018
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Michael Bakari Jordan
February 9, 1987 Santa Ana, California, U.S.
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| Education | Newark Arts High School |
| Occupation | Actor, director, producer, model, athlete |
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Notable work
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Fruitvale Station, Black Panther, Creed, Sinners |
| Parent(s) | Michael A. Jordan, Donna Jordan |
| Relatives | Khalid Jordan (brother) Jamila Jordan (sister) |
Michael Bakari Jordan (born February 9, 1987) is an American actor, producer, and director. He is famous for his roles in movies like Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015), and Black Panther (2018). These films were all directed by Ryan Coogler.
Michael Jordan also played Donnie Creed in Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023). He even directed Creed III, which was his first time directing a movie. Before his big movie roles, he was known for his TV work. He played Wallace in the TV show The Wire (2002). He also starred in the soap opera All My Children (2003–2006) and the sports drama Friday Night Lights (2009–2011).
His other movies include Chronicle (2012) and Just Mercy (2019), where he played Bryan Stevenson. In 2020 and 2023, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Michael Jordan is also a co-owner of the English football club AFC Bournemouth.
Early Life and Education
Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. His parents are Donna and Michael A. Jordan. He has an older sister and a younger brother. When he was two years old, his family moved to Newark, New Jersey, where he grew up.
He went to Newark Arts High School, where his mother worked as a teacher. While in high school, Michael also enjoyed playing basketball.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out in Acting
Michael Jordan started as a child model for companies like Modell's Sporting Goods and Toys "R" Us. He began his acting career in 1999 with small roles in TV shows like Cosby and The Sopranos. His first movie role was in Hardball (2001), which starred Keanu Reeves.
In 2002, he became more well-known for his important role as Wallace in the first season of HBO's The Wire. From 2003 to 2006, he played Reggie Montgomery in the TV show All My Children. He also appeared in other TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Cold Case.
Breakthrough Roles
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In 2009, Michael Jordan began starring as quarterback Vince Howard in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights. He played this role for two seasons until the show ended in 2011. He also had a recurring role in the show Parenthood.
In 2012, he appeared in the movie Red Tails and played the main character, Steve Montgomery, in Chronicle. This film was about three teenage boys who gain superpowers.
A big moment in his career came in 2013 when he starred as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station. This movie was directed by Ryan Coogler. Critics praised his performance, with some comparing him to a young Denzel Washington. After this role, People and Variety magazines called him an "actor to watch."
Becoming a Star
In 2015, Michael Jordan played Johnny Storm in the movie Fantastic Four. Later that year, he received great reviews for his role as Donnie Creed, the son of boxer Apollo Creed, in the movie Creed. This was his second time working with director Ryan Coogler. To prepare for his role as a boxer, Michael trained very hard for a year and followed a strict diet.
In 2018, Michael Jordan starred as the villain Erik Killmonger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther. This was his third movie with Ryan Coogler. His performance as Killmonger was highly praised by critics. Many said he "stole the show" and brought a lot of energy to the character.
Later in 2018, he played the main character in the HBO film Fahrenheit 451. He also returned as boxer Adonis "Donnie" Creed in Creed II. This movie was very successful, making a lot of money in its opening weekend.
Recent Work and Directing
Since 2019, Michael Jordan has continued to take on important roles. He voiced Julian Chase in the animated series Gen:Lock, which he also helped produce. In 2019, he played attorney Bryan Stevenson in the legal drama Just Mercy, a film based on a true story. He also produced this movie.
In 2021, he starred in Without Remorse, an action film based on a book by Tom Clancy. He also made a quick appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) and starred in A Journal for Jordan (2021).
Michael Jordan made his debut as a director with Creed III, which was released in March 2023. He also produced and starred in the movie, playing Donnie Creed again. He recently worked with Ryan Coogler for a fifth time in the film Sinners, where he played twin brothers.
Personal Life
Michael Jordan has lived in Los Angeles since 2006. He grew up in a religious family and considers himself a spiritual person. He is a big fan of anime, especially Naruto: Shippuden and the Dragon Ball series. Since he grew up in Newark, New Jersey, he supports the New York Giants football team. He also supports the English soccer club Everton FC.
In December 2022, Michael Jordan became a part-owner of the English soccer club AFC Bournemouth. He is part of a group of owners called the Black Knights Football Club.
Images for kids
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Jordan at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
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Awards and Recognition
Michael Jordan has won many awards for his acting. Some of his notable awards include:
- Hollywood Film Awards: Hollywood Spotlight Award for Fruitvale Station (2013)
- Gotham Awards: Breakthrough Actor for Fruitvale Station (2013)
- National Board of Review of Motion Pictures: Breakthrough Actor for Fruitvale Station (2013)
- NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Creed (2015)
- MTV Movie & TV Awards: Best Villain for Black Panther (2018)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Black Panther (2019)
- NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Just Mercy (2020)
He has also been nominated for many other awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Fahrenheit 451.
See also
In Spanish: Michael B. Jordan para niños
