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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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Poster of Scream Before You Die
Scream Before You Die
Michael Jai White was 57 in Scream Before You Die as 'Joe Washington'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of One More Shot
One More Shot
Michael Jai White was 56 in One More Shot as 'Robert Jackson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2023
Poster of The Island
The Island
Michael Jai White was 55 in The Island as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of The Hit
The Hit
Michael Jai White was 55 in The Hit as 'Brooke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2022
Poster of Dead Zone
Dead Zone
Michael Jai White was 54 in Dead Zone as 'Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2022
Poster of The Commando
The Commando
Michael Jai White was 54 in The Commando as 'James Baker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2022
Poster of Black Friday
Black Friday
Michael Jai White was 54 in Black Friday as 'Archie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 2021
Poster of Take Back
Take Back
Michael Jai White was 53 in Take Back as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Rogue Hostage
Rogue Hostage
Michael Jai White was 53 in Rogue Hostage as 'Sparks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 2021
Poster of Send It!
Send It!
Michael Jai White was 53 in Send It! as 'Coach'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2021
Poster of Bisping
Bisping
Michael Jai White was 53 in Bisping as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 2019
Poster of Triple Threat
Triple Threat
Michael Jai White was 51 in Triple Threat as 'Devereaux'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 2019
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
Michael Jai White was 51 in The Hard Way as 'Payne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 2019
Poster of Dragged Across Concrete
Dragged Across Concrete
Michael Jai White was 51 in Dragged Across Concrete as ''Biscuit''.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2018
Poster of Making a Killing
Making a Killing
Michael Jai White was 50 in Making a Killing as 'Orlando Hudson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2018
Poster of Accident Man
Accident Man
Michael Jai White was 50 in Accident Man as 'Mick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 2018
Poster of Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
Michael Jai White was 50 in Cops and Robbers
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man
Michael Jai White was 48 in The Crooked Man as 'Milo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of Vigilante Diaries
Vigilante Diaries
Michael Jai White was 48 in Vigilante Diaries as 'Barrington'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of The Asian Connection
The Asian Connection
Michael Jai White was 48 in The Asian Connection as 'Greedy Greg'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Chain of Command
Chain of Command
Michael Jai White was 47 in Chain of Command as 'James Webster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 2015
Poster of Chocolate City
Chocolate City
Michael Jai White was 47 in Chocolate City as 'Princeton'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 2015
Poster of The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
Michael Jai White was 47 in The Real Miyagi as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game
Michael Jai White was 47 in Beyond the Game as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Skin Trade
Skin Trade
Michael Jai White was 46 in Skin Trade as 'Reed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Falcon Rising
Falcon Rising
Michael Jai White was 46 in Falcon Rising as 'John 'Falcon' Chapman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2014
Poster of Android Cop
Android Cop
Michael Jai White was 46 in Android Cop as 'Hammond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2014
Poster of Generation Iron
Generation Iron
Michael Jai White was 45 in Generation Iron as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2013
Poster of Fedz
Fedz
Michael Jai White was 45 in Fedz as 'Big D (as Micheal White)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of Somebody's Child
Somebody's Child
Michael Jai White was 44 in Somebody's Child as 'Douglas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of The Philly Kid
The Philly Kid
Michael Jai White was 44 in The Philly Kid as 'Arthur Letts'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of Freaky Deaky
Freaky Deaky
Michael Jai White was 44 in Freaky Deaky as 'Donnell Lewis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of We the Party
We the Party
Michael Jai White was 44 in We the Party as 'Officer Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2012
Poster of Tactical Force
Tactical Force
Michael Jai White was 44 in Tactical Force as 'Hunt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 2011
Poster of Mortal Kombat Legacy
Mortal Kombat Legacy
Michael Jai White was 43 in Mortal Kombat Legacy as 'Major Jackson 'Jax' Briggs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of One Angry Juror
One Angry Juror
Michael Jai White was 43 in One Angry Juror as 'Derrick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 2010
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
Michael Jai White was 42 in Mortal Kombat: Rebirth as 'Jackson Briggs'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
Michael Jai White was 41 in Black Dynamite as 'Black Dynamite'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 2009
Poster of Blood and Bone
Blood and Bone
Michael Jai White was 41 in Blood and Bone as 'Isaiah Bone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight
Michael Jai White was 40 in The Dark Knight as 'Gambol'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 2006
Poster of Getting Played
Getting Played
Michael Jai White was 38 in Getting Played as 'Actor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 2005
Poster of UnConventional
UnConventional
Michael Jai White was 36 in UnConventional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Silver Hawk
Silver Hawk
Michael Jai White was 36 in Silver Hawk as 'Morris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of Justice
Justice
Michael Jai White was 35 in Justice as 'Tre'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Pandora's Box
Pandora's Box
Michael Jai White was 34 in Pandora's Box as 'Hampton Hines'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 2001
Poster of Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
Michael Jai White was 33 in Exit Wounds as 'Lewis Strutt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2001
Poster of Freedom Song
Freedom Song
Michael Jai White was 32 in Freedom Song as 'Coleman Vaughnes'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1999
Poster of Thick as Thieves
Thick as Thieves
Michael Jai White was 31 in Thick as Thieves as 'Pointy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1999
Poster of Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions
Michael Jai White was 31 in Breakfast of Champions as 'Howell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1999
Poster of Mutiny
Mutiny
Michael Jai White was 31 in Mutiny as 'Ben Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Ringmaster
Ringmaster
Michael Jai White was 31 in Ringmaster as 'Demond'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Spawn
Spawn
Michael Jai White was 29 in Spawn as 'Al Simmons / Spawn'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1997
Poster of City of Industry
City of Industry
Michael Jai White was 29 in City of Industry as 'Odell Williams'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Tyson
Tyson
Michael Jai White was 27 in Tyson as 'Mike Tyson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1995
Poster of Ballistic
Ballistic
Michael Jai White was 27 in Ballistic as 'Quint'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Full Contact
Full Contact
Michael Jai White was 25 in Full Contact as 'Low-Ball'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1993
Poster of Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier
Michael Jai White was 24 in Universal Soldier as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of True Identity
True Identity
Michael Jai White was 23 in True Identity
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Trouble Man!
Trouble Man!
Michael Jai White will be 57+ in Trouble Man! as 'Jaxen'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Fight Or Flight
Fight Or Flight
Michael Jai White will be 57+ in Fight Or Flight
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Hostile Takeover
Hostile Takeover
Michael Jai White will be 57+ in Hostile Takeover as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Drive Through Fire
Drive Through Fire
Michael Jai White will be 57+ in Drive Through Fire
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 13 2018
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Michael Jai White was 48+ in Insecure as 'Zeke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Michael Jai White was 46+ in black-ish as 'Vincent'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
Michael Jai White was 44+ in Black Dynamite as 'Black Dynamite'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 2008
Poster of Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Michael Jai White was 36+ in Clubhouse as 'Ellis Hayes'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Michael Jai White was 34+ in CSI: Miami as 'Roy Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
Michael Jai White was 34+ in Justice League as 'Doomsday (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Michael Jai White was 32+ in Boston Public as 'Darren Schofield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Static Shock
Static Shock
Michael Jai White was 32+ in Static Shock as 'Osebo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Wonderland
Wonderland
Michael Jai White was 32+ in Wonderland as 'Dr. Derrick Hatcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 30 2000
Poster of JAG
JAG
Michael Jai White was 27+ in JAG as 'Peter Quinn / Martin Payne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Renegade
Renegade
Michael Jai White was 24+ in Renegade as 'Luther - Dawn's boyfriend'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1989