Michael B. Jordan

About

Michael B. Jordan, born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, is an American actor and producer, renowned for his powerful performances in both film and television. He rose to prominence with roles in TV dramas like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights." However, his breakout role was in the critically acclaimed film "Fruitvale Station" (2013). Jordan continued to garner attention and praise for his roles in "Creed" (2015), a Rocky franchise spin-off, and the Marvel phenomenon "Black Panther" (2018) as antagonist Erik Killmonger. His consistently compelling performances have positioned him as one of the leading actors in Hollywood today.

Associated With

Michael B. Jordan has a significant network of associations within the entertainment industry through his extensive acting career, collaborative projects, and personal life. He has often collaborated with directors such as Ryan Coogler on critically acclaimed projects like "Fruitvale Station," "Creed," and "Black Panther." These films also resulted in professional associations with actors like Chadwick Boseman, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson. Apart from his strong professional network, he has made headlines for his personal life, notably his recent relationship with model Lori Harvey. Jordan also entered into production and has launched his own production company, Outlier Society Productions, further expanding his industry relationships. Overall, Jordan's influence covers a wide span within Hollywood, demonstrating a considerable collaborative reach in the industry.

Career Highlights

• 1999: He began his acting career with small roles in television series like "Cosby" and "The Sopranos."
• 2002: His breakthrough performance came when he landed a role in the critically acclaimed HBO drama series "The Wire."
• 2003: He gained more recognition when he featured in the main cast of the television series "All My Children."
• 2007: Jordan worked in an independent film titled "Blackout" and also appeared as a guest on the popular ABC sitcom, "Without a Trace."
• 2009: He earned a recurring role in NBC's television drama series "Friday Night Lights."
• 2010: The young actor had his cinematic breakthrough, playing the lead role of a shooting victim Oscar Grant, in the drama "Fruitvale Station."
• 2013: For his role in "Fruitvale Station," he won a National Board of Review Award for Best Male Breakthrough Performance.
• 2014: He played the Human Torch in the comic book film "Fantastic Four."
• 2015: He played the lead character in "Creed," a spin-off and sequel to the Rocky franchise, earning him further acclaim.
• 2016: For his role in "Creed," he won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.
• 2018: He starred as the villain Erik Killmonger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's film "Black Panther," which was a global success and earned him a nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, which he won.
• 2020: He played the role of Bryan Stevenson in "Just Mercy," earning a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, which he won
• 2020: He was named as the "Sexiest Man Alive" by the People's magazine.
• 2021: Michael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, signed a first look deal with Amazon, marking a highlight in his expanding career as a producer.

Notable Awards

• Michael B. Jordan has had a successful career and has received a number of awards and nominations. Notable awards include:
• Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series ("Chronicle") in 2013.
• Hollywood Film Awards for Breakout Actor for the movie "Fruitvale Station" in 2013.
• African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Award for Best Actor for the movie "Fruitvale Station" in 2013.
• National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor for the movie "Creed" in 2015.
• NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for the movie "Creed" in 2016.
• NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for the movie "Just Mercy" in 2020.
• These are just a few of his awards. Additionally, he has been nominated for several other awards and continues to make significant contributions in the film industry.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Michael B. Jordan Movie/TV Show?

Michael B. Jordan is known for several high-profile roles, but his most popular movie to date is arguably "Black Panther" where he played the antagonist character Erik Killmonger. Released in 2018, this Marvel blockbuster broke numerous box office records, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. His portrayal of Killmonger earned him critical acclaim for bringing depth and complexity to the character. As for TV shows, his notable roles include Vince Howard in "Friday Night Lights" and Wallace in "The Wire," however, his portrayal of Adonis Johnson in the globally popular "Creed" series, a spin-off of the Rocky franchise, has gained significant attention as well.

How Did Michael B. Jordan Get Famous?

Michael B. Jordan gained fame through his acting career which began in the mid-1990s. He initially appeared in minor roles on television shows before landing prominent roles on critically acclaimed series like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights." His breakthrough in film came with fruitvale Station in 2013 which gained him significant recognition. Later, he catapulted to global fame with his roles in successful films such as "Creed" and "Black Panther," establishing himself as a leading man in Hollywood.