| Who is it? | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Birth Day | November 10, 1967 |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
| Age | 56 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Occupation | Actor, martial artist |
| Spouse(s) | Courtney Chatham (2005–2011) Gillian Iliana Waters (2015–present) |
| Children | 3 |
Michael Jai White, a renowned actor, writer, and producer in the United States, is projected to have a net worth of $1.3 million in the year 2024. With a diverse portfolio of talents and an impressive career spanning several decades, White has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He has graced the screens with his exceptional acting skills, penned captivating scripts, and produced compelling projects. Known for his versatile performances, White has amassed a significant fortune through his contributions to the world of film and television. With his talent and dedication, there is no doubt that Michael Jai White's net worth will continue to grow in the years to come.
White was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved as a teen to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he graduated from Central High School in 1985.
From 2005-2011 White was married to Courtney Chatham and together they have a daughter named Morgan. In addition, White has two sons. In February 2014, White announced his engagement to Actress Gillian Iliana Waters. In July 2015 White married Waters in an intimate, but extravagant ceremony in Thailand. In April 2015, White penned an endearing open letter via Facebook entitled "Apologies to My Ex's", where he credited Waters for helping him become, "the very best version of myself." In 2014, he was honored with the Fists of Legends Decade Award at the Urban Action Showcase & Expo at HBO.
White's first major starring role and breakout performance was in the 1995 HBO film Tyson, as heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. He portrayed the eponymous character in the 1997 movie Spawn, making him the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture. His work in Spawn earned him a nomination for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Male Newcomer. White starred opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in Universal Soldier: The Return. In 2001, he also starred opposite fellow martial Artist Steven Seagal in Exit Wounds. In 2003, he starred in Busta Rhymes' and Mariah Carey's music video "I Know What You Want". Since 2003, in addition to his on screen roles, White has been doing voice work, including Static Shock and the Justice League. White showcases his martial arts skills in the direct-to-DVD film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing. He also appears in Michelle Yeoh's Silver Hawk in 2004. He appeared in Kill Bill: Volume 2, although his role was cut from the theatrical release. His film Why Did I Get Married? opened at number one at the box office on October 12, 2007.
White played the role of the mob boss Gambol in the 2008 film The Dark Knight. He also starred in the film Blood and Bone and the blaxploitation homage Black Dynamite, both released in 2009. White wrote the scripts for both Black Dynamite and his upcoming 3 Bullets in which he stars with Bokeem Woodbine.
On March 30, 2010, White appeared on The Mo'Nique Show to promote his film Why Did I Get Married Too. The two joked about the acclaim that comes with winning an Oscar. In May of that year he appeared in the music video for Toni Braxton's new song "Hands Tied" from her album Pulse, as well as the Nicki Minaj music video for "Your Love" as Nicki's sensei and love interest.
White made his directorial debut and starred in Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, which was released on home video on September 13, 2011.
He also starred in Kevin Tancharoen's short film Mortal Kombat: Rebirth, as Jax Briggs, and reprised the role in Mortal Kombat: Legacy, a webseries from the same Director. He recently posted on Twitter that he would not be returning to the role for the second season, but would return for the 2013 film.
