Michael Bakari Jordan is an American actor, film director, and producer. Film roles include the victim Oscar Grant in Ryan Coogler’s drama Fruitvale Station (2013), the boxer Adonis Creed in Ryan Coogler’s Creed (2015), and Erik Killmonger in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther (2018).

In addition to making his directing debut with Creed III (2023), Jordan has appeared in both Creed sequels (Creed II, 2018) in which he reprised the character of Creed.

In addition to his acting prowess, Jordan has built a name for himself in the business world as the creator and executive producer of such hits as the critically acclaimed drama series “Raising Dion” and his own production firm, Outlier Society Productions.

Michael B. Jordan’s net worth has increased consistently year after year, as his career shows no signs of slowing down. This article will examine Jordan’s professional background, income sources, and projected net worth.

What Is Michael B. Jordan’s Net Worth?

Net Worth:$25 Million
Date of Birth:Feb 9, 1987 (36 years old)
Place of Birth:Santa Ana
Gender:Male

Michael B. Jordan is an American actor who, according to Celebrity Net Worth, is worth $25 million. The movies Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015), and Black Panther (2018) as well as the television series The Wire (2002), All My Children (2003-2006), Friday Night Lights (2009-2011), and “Parenthood” are Jordan’s most well-known works (2010ā€“2011).

He first rose to prominence with his portrayal of Wallace in the HBO blockbuster series “The Wire,” but he is most recognized for his roles as Erik “Killmonger” Stevens and Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the Rocky franchise spin-off movies. He has won numerous honors and awards, including 3 BET Awards and 5 NAACP Image Awards.

Early Life and Childhood of Michael B. Jordan

Early Life and Childhood of Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan was born Michael Bakari Jordan on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. 

He was raised in Newark, New Jersey, along with his older sister Jamila and younger brother Khalid by parents Michael and Donna, who worked as career counselors in high schools.

At Newark Arts High School, where he graduated in 2005, Michael studied acting and played basketball. In his early years, Jordan modeled for Toys “R” Us, Modell’s Sporting Goods, and a number of other businesses. At the age of 12, he landed his first acting job.

The Career of Michael B. Jordan: From Soap Operas to Blockbusters

In 1999, Jordan made his acting debut in an episode of “The Sopranos” on HBO. He also had appearances that year on “Cosby” on CBS and in the movie “Black and White.” He co-starred in the 2001 film “Hardball” with Keanu Reeves and Diane Lane.

The critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire” included Michael in 12 episodes the next year, and in 2003, he took the place of a future “Black Panther” co-star on the ABC serial opera “All My Children.”

Jordan continued to feature on the program until June 2006, appearing in 59 episodes and receiving NAACP Image Awards and “Soap Opera Digest” Award nominations. Before taking the lead in the 2007 movie “Blackout,” he appeared in recurring guest roles on the crime dramas “Without a Trace,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” and “Cold Case.”

The Career of Michael B. Jordan

Michael made an appearance in “Pastor Brown,” “Bones,” and “Burn Notice” episodes in 2009. In the same year, he also started a 26-episode run on the NBC football drama “Friday Night Lights” and appeared in all 13 episodes of the Canadian sitcom “The Assistants.”

In 2010, Jordan had an appearance as one of the “faces of the future” in “Nylon” magazines Young Hollywood Issue, made guest appearances on “Lie to Me” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” and joined the cast of NBC’s “Parenthood,” making an appearance in 16 episodes.

In BuddyTV’s list of “TV’s Hottest Guys of 2011,” Michael came in at number 80. In 2012, he made a cameo appearance on the Fox medical drama “House,” as well as appearances in the movies “Red Tails” and “Chronicle.” For his portrayal of gunshot victim Oscar Grant in the 2013 film “Fruitvale Station,” Jordan won multiple honors, and “People” and “Variety” singled him out as an “actor to watch.”

Michael was listed by both GQ and Entertainment Weekly as one of the year’s biggest rising stars. He starred as Johnny Storm in the critically panned 2015 film “Fantastic Four,” but later that year, in the “Rocky” sequel/spin-off “Creed,” he was praised for his portrayal of Apollo Creed’s son. The movie made $173.6 million at the box office, while its follow-up, “Creed II,” made $214.1 million more.

Michael portrayed the villain Erik “Killmonger” Stevens in “Black Panther” in 2018, which came in at number two in terms of movie office revenue and received seven Academy Award nominations. A follow-up is in the works and will debut in 2022.

Jordan worked as an executive producer on the 2019 animated web series “Gen: Lock” and Netflix’s “Raising Dion” in addition to acting in and producing “Fahrenheit 451” for HBO that year. He won an NAACP Image Award for his portrayal of defense lawyer Bryan Stevenson in the 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles the true tale of a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Michael was cast as former Navy SEAL John Clark in the Tom Clancy novel adaptation “Without Remorse” in 2018. Originally set for release in 2020, the film has been postponed until February 2021 owing to the Coronavirus epidemic.

Michael B. Jordan’s Real Estate

Jordan bought a 4,627-square-foot home in Sherman Oaks, California, for $1.7 million in 2016 and lived there with his parents. This home is still his.

He moved into his own home in the Hollywood Hills in 2019, purchasing it for $5.8 million from model and businesswoman Daisy Fuentes. It has 4,530 square feet. For a little under $7 million, Michael listed this house in March 2022. Finally, in May 2022, he took $6.95 million. From the listing, here is a video tour:

Michael B. Jordan spent $12.51 million in May 2022 to purchase a recently built, 12,300-square-foot mansion on a half-acre site in Encino, California. For some reason, Michael put this house on the market for $12.998 million in January 2023, just six months later. Michael reportedly invested $500,000 to upgrade the air conditioning and security systems of the house when he owned it.

He also modified the exterior’s white color to a grey and black combination. A sizable guesthouse, a pool, a cigar bar, an outdoor kitchen, cabanas, and other amenities are all present on the site. This is a video tour taken prior to Michael purchasing the house and painting the exterior grey and black:

Conclusion

Michael B. Jordan is an American actor, film director, and producer, best known for his roles in the movies Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, among others. He also made his directing debut with Creed III in 2023 and produced several successful TV series like “Raising Dion”.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2023, Michael B. Jordan’s net worth is $25 million. He began his acting career in 1999, and his breakthrough came with his portrayal of Wallace in HBO’s “The Wire.”

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