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My Take
Honestly, Michael B. Jordan might be the most compelling actor of his generation, and I don't think that's a stretch. He grew up in Newark, trained at an arts high school, and paid his dues in TV before Ryan Coogler essentially changed the course of his career with Fruitvale Station — a gut-punch of a film where Jordan carried the entire emotional weight on his shoulders. Then came Creed, where he made you forget Sylvester Stallone was even in the room, and Black Panther's Killmonger, a villain so layered and sympathetic that half the audience left the theater quietly rooting for him. Add an Academy Award to his name and a production company building space for underrepresented stories, and you realize this guy isn't just talented — he's building something with intention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael B. Jordan
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・B・ジョーダン
- Reading
- まいける・B・じょーだん
- Born
- February 9, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Santa Ana, California, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / executive producer
2. Background
- High school
- Newark Arts High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Black Panther | — | |
| Notable work | Creed | — | |
| Notable work | Friday Night Lights | — | |
| Notable work | Fruitvale Station | — | |
| Notable work | Without Remorse | — | |
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael B. Jordan born?
Born February 9, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Michael B. Jordan from?
Michael B. Jordan is from Santa Ana, California, United States.
What does Michael B. Jordan do?
Michael B. Jordan works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, executive producer.
How tall is Michael B. Jordan?
Michael B. Jordan is 2 cm.
What is Michael B. Jordan known for?
Notable works include Black Panther, Creed, Friday Night Lights.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.