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Michael Jai White

Bio: An American actor and professional martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn
Born: Fri, Nov 10 1967
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Michael Jai White is 57 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Scream Before You Die
Scream Before You Die
Michael Jai White was
57 in Scream Before You Die
as 'Joe Washington'.
Sun, Dec 01 2024
Poster of Don't Mess with Grandma
Don't Mess with Grandma
Michael Jai White was
56 in Don't Mess with Grandma
as 'JT'.
Fri, Sep 20 2024
Poster of Chuck Zito: An American Story
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Michael Jai White was
56 in Chuck Zito: An American Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of One More Shot
One More Shot
Michael Jai White was
56 in One More Shot
as 'Robert Jackson'.
Tue, Jan 09 2024
Poster of Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black
Michael Jai White was
55 in Outlaw Johnny Black
as 'Outlaw Johnny Black'.
Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of MR-9: Do or Die
MR-9: Do or Die
Michael Jai White was
55 in MR-9: Do or Die
as 'Duke'.
Fri, Aug 25 2023
Poster of The Island
The Island
Michael Jai White was
55 in The Island
as 'Mark'.
Fri, Jul 21 2023
Poster of Come Out Fighting
Come Out Fighting
Michael Jai White was
55 in Come Out Fighting
as 'Sergeant AJ 'Red' McCarron'.
Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of You're Not Alone
You're Not Alone
Michael Jai White was
55 in You're Not Alone
as 'Keith Mitchell'.
Fri, Mar 24 2023
Poster of A Snowy Day in Oakland
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Michael Jai White was
55 in A Snowy Day in Oakland
as 'Reverend Carter'.
Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of As Good as Dead
As Good as Dead
Michael Jai White was
55 in As Good as Dead
as 'Bryant'.
Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Dead Zone
Dead Zone
Michael Jai White was
54 in Dead Zone
as 'Boss'.
Fri, Jul 29 2022
Poster of The Commando
The Commando
Michael Jai White was
54 in The Commando
as 'James Baker'.
Fri, Jan 07 2022
Poster of Black Friday
Black Friday
Michael Jai White was
54 in Black Friday
as 'Archie'.
Fri, Nov 19 2021
Poster of Take Back
Take Back
Michael Jai White was
53 in Take Back
as 'Brian'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Rogue Hostage
Rogue Hostage
Michael Jai White was
53 in Rogue Hostage
as 'Sparks'.
Fri, Jun 11 2021
Poster of Send It!
Send It!
Michael Jai White was
53 in Send It!
as 'Coach'.
Tue, May 11 2021
Poster of Assault on VA-33
Assault on VA-33
Michael Jai White was
53 in Assault on VA-33
as 'Chief Malone'.
Thu, Apr 22 2021
Poster of Bisping
Bisping
Michael Jai White was
53 in Bisping
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 06 2021
Poster of Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Michael Jai White was
53 in Batman: Soul of the Dragon
as 'Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 12 2021
Poster of Welcome to Sudden Death
Welcome to Sudden Death
Michael Jai White was
52 in Welcome to Sudden Death
as 'Jesse Freeman'.
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of Undercover Brother 2
Undercover Brother 2
Michael Jai White was
51 in Undercover Brother 2
as 'Undercover Brother / Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 05 2019
Poster of In Search of the Last Action Heroes
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
Michael Jai White was
51 in In Search of the Last Action Heroes
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Michael Jai White was
51 in Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 14 2019
Poster of Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Michael Jai White was
51 in Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 01 2019
Poster of Triple Threat
Triple Threat
Michael Jai White was
51 in Triple Threat
as 'Devereaux'.
Tue, Mar 19 2019
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
Michael Jai White was
51 in The Hard Way
as 'Payne'.
Tue, Mar 05 2019
Poster of Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete
Michael Jai White was
51 in Dragged Across Concrete
as ''Biscuit''.
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of Every Day Is Christmas
Every Day Is Christmas
Michael Jai White was
51 in Every Day Is Christmas
as 'Justin'.
Sat, Nov 24 2018
Poster of Making a Killing
Making a Killing
Michael Jai White was
50 in Making a Killing
as 'Orlando Hudson'.
Fri, Aug 10 2018
Poster of Accident Man
Accident Man
Michael Jai White was
50 in Accident Man
as 'Mick'.
Tue, Feb 06 2018
Poster of Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
Michael Jai White was
50 in Cops and Robbers
Tue, Dec 12 2017
Poster of S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
Michael Jai White was
49 in S.W.A.T.: Under Siege
as 'Scorpion'.
Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man
Michael Jai White was
48 in The Crooked Man
as 'Milo'.
Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of Vigilante Diaries
Vigilante Diaries
Michael Jai White was
48 in Vigilante Diaries
as 'Barrington'.
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
Michael Jai White was
48 in Chocolate City: Vegas Strip
as 'Princeton'.
Mon, Jul 04 2016
Poster of Never Back Down: No Surrender
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Michael Jai White was
48 in Never Back Down: No Surrender
as 'Case Walker'.
Sun, Jun 05 2016
Poster of The Asian Connection
The Asian Connection
Michael Jai White was
48 in The Asian Connection
as 'Greedy Greg'.
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Chain of Command
Chain of Command
Michael Jai White was
47 in Chain of Command
as 'James Webster'.
Sun, Aug 30 2015
Poster of Chocolate City
Chocolate City
Michael Jai White was
47 in Chocolate City
as 'Princeton'.
Fri, May 22 2015
Poster of The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
Michael Jai White was
47 in The Real Miyagi
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game
Michael Jai White was
47 in Beyond the Game
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Skin Trade
Skin Trade
Michael Jai White was
46 in Skin Trade
as 'Reed'.
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Falcon Rising
Falcon Rising
Michael Jai White was
46 in Falcon Rising
as 'John 'Falcon' Chapman'.
Fri, Sep 05 2014
Poster of Android Cop
Android Cop
Michael Jai White was
46 in Android Cop
as 'Hammond'.
Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of Generation Iron
Generation Iron
Michael Jai White was
45 in Generation Iron
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 20 2013
Poster of Fedz
Fedz
Michael Jai White was
45 in Fedz
as 'Big D (as Micheal White)'.
Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of Somebody's Child
Somebody's Child
Michael Jai White was
44 in Somebody's Child
as 'Douglas'.
Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of The Philly Kid
The Philly Kid
Michael Jai White was
44 in The Philly Kid
as 'Arthur Letts'.
Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of Freaky Deaky
Freaky Deaky
Michael Jai White was
44 in Freaky Deaky
as 'Donnell Lewis'.
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of We the Party
We the Party
Michael Jai White was
44 in We the Party
as 'Officer Davis'.
Fri, Apr 06 2012
Poster of Tactical Force
Tactical Force
Michael Jai White was
44 in Tactical Force
as 'Hunt'.
Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Michael Jai White was
43 in Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
as 'Case Walker'.
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Poster of One Angry Juror
One Angry Juror
Michael Jai White was
43 in One Angry Juror
as 'Derrick'.
Mon, Nov 15 2010
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
Michael Jai White was
42 in Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
as 'Jackson Briggs'.
Tue, Jun 08 2010
Poster of Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Michael Jai White was
42 in Why Did I Get Married Too?
as 'Marcus'.
Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
Michael Jai White was
41 in Black Dynamite
as 'Black Dynamite'.
Fri, Oct 16 2009
Poster of The Legend of Bruce Lee
The Legend of Bruce Lee
Michael Jai White was
41 in The Legend of Bruce Lee
as 'Ali'.
Thu, Apr 30 2009
Poster of Blood and Bone
Blood and Bone
Michael Jai White was
41 in Blood and Bone
as 'Isaiah Bone'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
Michael Jai White was
40 in The Dark Knight
as 'Gambol'.
Wed, Jul 16 2008
Poster of Why Did I Get Married?
Why Did I Get Married?
Michael Jai White was
39 in Why Did I Get Married?
as 'Marcus'.
Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Michael Jai White was
38 in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
as 'George Chambers'.
Tue, Apr 11 2006
Poster of Getting Played
Getting Played
Michael Jai White was
38 in Getting Played
as 'Actor'.
Sat, Dec 10 2005
Poster of UnConventional
UnConventional
Michael Jai White was
36 in UnConventional
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Silver Hawk
Silver Hawk
Michael Jai White was
36 in Silver Hawk
as 'Morris'.
Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of Justice
Justice
Michael Jai White was
35 in Justice
as 'Tre'.
Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Pandora's Box
Pandora's Box
Michael Jai White was
34 in Pandora's Box
as 'Hampton Hines'.
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of The Making of Exit Wounds
The Making of Exit Wounds
Michael Jai White was
34 in The Making of Exit Wounds
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 14 2002
Poster of Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Michael Jai White was
34 in Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
as 'Spawn (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 23 2001
Poster of Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
Michael Jai White was
33 in Exit Wounds
as 'Lewis Strutt'.
Fri, Mar 16 2001
Poster of Freedom Song
Freedom Song
Michael Jai White was
32 in Freedom Song
as 'Coleman Vaughnes'.
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Universal Soldier: The Return
Universal Soldier: The Return
Michael Jai White was
31 in Universal Soldier: The Return
as 'SETH'.
Thu, Aug 05 1999
Poster of Thick as Thieves
Thick as Thieves
Michael Jai White was
31 in Thick as Thieves
as 'Pointy'.
Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions
Michael Jai White was
31 in Breakfast of Champions
as 'Howell'.
Thu, Feb 18 1999
Poster of Mutiny
Mutiny
Michael Jai White was
31 in Mutiny
as 'Ben Cooper'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Ringmaster
Ringmaster
Michael Jai White was
31 in Ringmaster
as 'Demond'.
Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Spawn
Spawn
Michael Jai White was
29 in Spawn
as 'Al Simmons / Spawn'.
Thu, Jul 31 1997
Poster of The Making of 'Spawn'
The Making of 'Spawn'
Michael Jai White was
29 in The Making of 'Spawn'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 15 1997
Poster of City of Industry
City of Industry
Michael Jai White was
29 in City of Industry
as 'Odell Williams'.
Fri, Mar 14 1997
Poster of 2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley
Michael Jai White was
28 in 2 Days in the Valley
as 'Buck'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Michael Jai White was
28 in Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
as 'Carpenter'.
Thu, Jun 20 1996
Poster of Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
Michael Jai White was
28 in Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
as 'Elroy'.
Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Tyson
Tyson
Michael Jai White was
27 in Tyson
as 'Mike Tyson'.
Sat, Apr 29 1995
Poster of Ballistic
Ballistic
Michael Jai White was
27 in Ballistic
as 'Quint'.
Tue, Feb 28 1995
Poster of Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike
Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike
Michael Jai White was
27 in Ring of Fire III: Lion Strike
as 'Silvio'.
Tue, Feb 28 1995
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
Michael Jai White was
26 in On Deadly Ground
as 'Oil Worker (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Full Contact
Full Contact
Michael Jai White was
25 in Full Contact
as 'Low-Ball'.
Tue, May 04 1993
Poster of Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier
Michael Jai White was
24 in Universal Soldier
as 'Soldier'.
Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of True Identity
True Identity
Michael Jai White was
23 in True Identity
Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Michael Jai White was
23 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
as 'Audience Man'.
Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
Michael Jai White was
22 in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie
as 'Apocalypse, Inc. Executive'.
Fri, Nov 24 1989
Poster of The Toxic Avenger Part II
The Toxic Avenger Part II
Michael Jai White was
21 in The Toxic Avenger Part II
as 'Apocalypse Inc. Executive'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989
Poster of To Live and Die in the Midwest
To Live and Die in the Midwest
Michael Jai White will be
57+ in To Live and Die in the Midwest
Unreleased
Poster of Trouble Man!
Trouble Man!
Michael Jai White will be
57+ in Trouble Man!
as 'Jaxen'.
Unreleased
Poster of Fight Or Flight
Fight Or Flight
Michael Jai White will be
57+ in Fight Or Flight
Unreleased
Poster of Hostile Takeover
Hostile Takeover
Michael Jai White will be
57+ in Hostile Takeover
as 'Pete'.
Unreleased
Poster of Drive Through Fire
Drive Through Fire
Michael Jai White will be
57+ in Drive Through Fire
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kingdom Business
Kingdom Business
Michael Jai White was
54+ in Kingdom Business
as 'Julius “Caesar” Jones'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 19 2022
Poster of The Art of Action
The Art of Action
Michael Jai White was
52+ in The Art of Action
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 28 2020
Poster of Carl Weber's The Family Business
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Michael Jai White was
51+ in Carl Weber's The Family Business
as 'Vegas Duncan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 13 2018
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Michael Jai White was
48+ in Insecure
as 'Zeke'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Michael Jai White was
46+ in black-ish
as 'Vincent'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of Metal Hurlant Chronicles
Metal Hurlant Chronicles
Michael Jai White was
44+ in Metal Hurlant Chronicles
as 'Teague, Balt'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 27 2012
Poster of Arrow
Arrow
Michael Jai White was
44+ in Arrow
as 'Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger, Ben Turner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
Michael Jai White was
44+ in Black Dynamite
as 'Black Dynamite'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2012
Poster of For Better or Worse
For Better or Worse
Michael Jai White was
44+ in For Better or Worse
as 'Marcus Williams'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Michael Jai White was
43+ in Mortal Kombat: Legacy
as 'Major Jackson 'Jax' Briggs, self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Michael Jai White was
41+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as 'Tattooed Man (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of The Legend of Bruce Lee
The Legend of Bruce Lee
Michael Jai White was
40+ in The Legend of Bruce Lee
as 'Ali'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 2008
Poster of Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Michael Jai White was
36+ in Clubhouse
as 'Ellis Hayes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2004
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Michael Jai White was
36+ in Justice League Unlimited
as 'Doomsday (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Michael Jai White was
34+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Roy Bailey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Michael Jai White was
34+ in Justice League
as 'Doomsday (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Michael Jai White was
32+ in Boston Public
as 'Darren Schofield'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
Michael Jai White was
32+ in Static Shock
as 'Osebo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Wonderland
Wonderland
Michael Jai White was
32+ in Wonderland
as 'Dr. Derrick Hatcher'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 30 2000
Poster of JAG
JAG
Michael Jai White was
27+ in JAG
as 'Peter Quinn / Martin Payne'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Renegade
Renegade
Michael Jai White was
24+ in Renegade
as 'Luther - Dawn's boyfriend'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Michael Jai White was
21+ in Saved by the Bell
as 'Military Police Man #2 (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1989