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Michael Jai White is an American actor. He was the first Black American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, [1] starring as Al Simmons , the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn .
IMDb profile of Michael Jai White, an American actor and martial artist who starred in Spawn, Black Dynamite, and The Dark Knight. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos, and more.
- January 1, 1
- 1.85 m
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of Michael Jai White, an American actor and martial artist who starred in Spawn, Mortal Kombat, and Tyson. Find out his height, family, roles, trademarks, trivia, and quotes.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- November 10, 1967
Michael Jai (pronounced Jah-eye) White was born in Brooklyn, NY and as a pre-teen moved to Bridgeport, CT. An introvert by nature, Michael chose to express himself through a burgeoning passion for martial arts. By age 14, Michael began earning money by teaching Karate at the local YMCA and fighting in tournaments.
Sep 15, 2023 · The director/writer/star of the ‘West-ploitation’ comedy Outlaw Johnny Black explains his latest passion project, which is a nod to Buck and the Preacher and other Blaxploitation movies. He talks about the long process of getting the movie to screens, the influence of Monty Python and Sidney Poitier, and the state of action comedies today.
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- Pete Volk
May 21, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of actor and martial-arts expert Michael Jai White, who starred in Spawn, Tyson, and The Dark Knight. Find out how he overcame a troubled childhood, became a teacher, and broke into Hollywood.
Jan 23, 2024 · Michael Jai White talks about his new action movie One More Shot, which features him and Scott Adkins in a nonstop fight scene. He also shares his thoughts on Hollywood action scenes, the new DC Universe, and his upcoming projects.
