Michael B. Jordan

Michael Bakari Jordan, also known as Michael B. Jordan, is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director, born February 9, 1987. He has been notably recognized for his roles in films like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, all directed by Ryan Coogler. Jordan reprised his role of Creed in Creed II and Creed III, with the latter marking his directorial debut. His initial popular acclaim came from television where he played roles such as Wallace in HBO's The Wire, Reggie Montgomery in All My Children, and Vince Howard in NBC's Friday Night Lights. He has also featured in films like Chronicle, That Awkward Moment, Fantastic Four, and Just Mercy, displaying his acting range and versatility. He produced and starred in HBO film Fahrenheit 451, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination. He is ranked among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times and twice hailed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

Jordan, born to Donna and Michael A. Jordan, spent his early years in Santa Ana, California, before moving to Newark, New Jersey. He launched his acting career in 1999 with brief appearances in series like Cosby and The Sopranos. His breakthrough came with his role in Fruitvale Station, which drew comparisons to a young Denzel Washington. His performance in Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther further cemented his place in Hollywood. Juggling multiple hats, Jordan co-owns the English Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth besides running his production company, Outlier Society Productions, known for projects like Gen:Lock and Just Mercy. His directorial debut was with Creed III in 2023. His next projects include a film on the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal, titled Wrong Answer, second remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, Blood Brothers, and an HBO Max series titled Val-Zod.