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Michael Jai White

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Michael Jai White
Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.
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The Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)
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Michael Jai White is an American actor and 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. White portrayed Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011). White also portrayed boxer Mike Tyson in the 1995 HBO television movie Tyson.
BornNovember 10, 1967
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BornNovember 10, 1967
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00049
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  • Awards
    • 5 nominations

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Bingbing Li and Michael Jai White in Silver Hawk (2004)
Michael Jai White in Silver Hawk (2004)
Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
Mickey Rourke and Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
Michael Jai White in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
Michael Jai White in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
Tory Kittles and Michael Jai White in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
Michael Jai White in Arrow (2012)
Michael Jai White and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
Michael Jai White and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)

Known for:

Black Dynamite (2009)
Black Dynamite
7.4
  • Black Dynamite
  • 2009
Michael Jai White in Spawn (1997)
Spawn
5.2
  • Al Simmons
  • Spawn
  • 1997
Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cillian Murphy, and Chin Han in The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight
9.0
  • Gambol
  • 2008
Promo One Sheet
Exit Wounds
5.6
  • Lewis Strutt
  • 2001

Credits

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Actor

  • The Outlaw Johnny Black
    • Outlaw Johnny Black
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Scream Before You Die
    • Joe Washington
    • Pre-production
    • 2024
  • Crossroads Cafe
    • Mickey Blaze
    • Pre-production
  • The Island
    • Mark
    • Completed
  • Silent Voice
    • Henry
    • Pre-production
  • One More Shot
    • Robert Jackson
    • Post-production
  • MR-9: Do or Die
    • Duke
    • Post-production
  • Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Nicole Ari Parker, Tony Plana, Michael Jai White, Deon Cole, and Evan Ross in A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023)
    A Snowy Day in Oakland
    • Reverend Carter
    • 2023
  • You're Not Alone (2023)
    You're Not Alone
    • Keith Mitchell
    • 2023
  • Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, Michael Jai White, Kellan Lutz, and Hiram A. Murray in Come Out Fighting (2022)
    Come Out Fighting
    • Sergeant AJ 'Red' McCarron
    • 2022
  • As Good As Dead (2022)
    As Good As Dead
    • Bryant
    • 2022
  • The Hit (2022)
    The Hit
    • Brooke
    • 2022
  • Midnight Suns (2022)
    Midnight Suns
    • Blade (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2022
  • The Family Business (2018)
    The Family Business
    • Vegas Duncan
    • Vegas
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • Dead Zone (2022)
    Dead Zone
    • 2022
  • Yolanda Adams and Serayah in Kingdom Business (2022)
    Kingdom Business
    • Julius 'Caesar' Jones
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Mickey Rourke and Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
    The Commando
    • James Baker
    • 2022
  • Devon Sawa, Bruce Campbell, Michael Jai White, Ivana Baquero, and Ryan Lee in Black Friday (2021)
    Black Friday
    • Archie
    • 2021
  • John Malkovich, Tyrese Gibson, and Christopher Backus in Rogue Hostage (2021)
    Rogue Hostage
    • Sparks
    • 2021
  • Patrick Fabian, Michael Jai White, Claudia Lee, and Kevin Quinn in Send It! (2021)
    Send It!
    • Coach
    • 2021
  • Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes in Busta Rhymes Feat. Mariah Carey: Where I Belong (2021)
    Busta Rhymes Feat. Mariah Carey: Where I Belong
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • Take Back (2021)
    Take Back
    • Brian
    • 2021

Writer

  • The Outlaw Johnny Black
    • co-writer
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Crossroads Cafe
    • Writer
    • Pre-production
  • As Good As Dead (2022)
    As Good As Dead
    • Writer
    • 2022
  • Michael Jai White and Josh Barnett in Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
    Never Back Down: No Surrender
    • screenplay
    • Video
    • 2016
  • Kym Whitley, Tommy Davidson, Byron Minns, Michael Jai White, and Jimmy Walker Jr. in Black Dynamite (2011)
    Black Dynamite
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2015
  • Three Bullets-starring Michael Jai White and Bokeem Woodbine-directed by Ron Yuan
    Three Bullets
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Black Dynamite (2009)
    Black Dynamite
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2009

Producer

  • The Outlaw Johnny Black
    • producer
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Mickey Rourke and Michael Jai White in The Commando (2022)
    The Commando
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Take Back (2021)
    Take Back
    • executive produced by
    • 2021
  • Pump (2020)
    Pump
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Kym Whitley, Tommy Davidson, Byron Minns, Michael Jai White, and Jimmy Walker Jr. in Black Dynamite (2011)
    Black Dynamite
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2015
  • Three Bullets-starring Michael Jai White and Bokeem Woodbine-directed by Ron Yuan
    Three Bullets
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Michael Jai White in Blood and Bone (2009)
    Blood and Bone
    • co-producer
    • 2009
  • PVC-1 (2007)
    PVC-1
    • executive producer
    • 2007
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Why Did I Get Married Too?
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Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
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Personal details

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    • Jaigantic Studios
  • Alternative names
    • Michael J. White
  • Height
    • 5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
  • Born
    • November 10, 1967
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouses
      Gillian WhiteJuly 3, 2015 - present
  • Children
    • Morgan Michelle White
  • Other works
    Appeared in "I Know What You Want" music video by the Busta Rhymes f/ Mariah Carey & Flipmode
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Taught emotionally disturbed children for three years
  • Quotes
    Again, I wanted to compare myself with another martial arts icon in Steven Segal. I had worked with him three other times in the past. It is true he can be difficult at times but, I had no problem with him. He is a very gifted choreographer and technician. Dion Lam is an incredible, one of the best, fight technicians I have ever worked with. I don't prefer wire-work.
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      Muscular build

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