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My Take
Michael Ealy has one of those careers that quietly stacks up into something substantial. Born Michael David Brown in Maryland and a University of Maryland alum, he broke through with Barbershop and 2 Fast 2 Furious, then settled into a run of romantic and thriller leads like Think Like a Man, About Last Night, and The Perfect Guy. What I find interesting is how he became a go-to for charismatic leading-man roles while also leaning into darker, unsettling parts in films like The Intruder. That willingness to play against his own charm is what keeps him from being boxed in as just a heartthrob.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Ealy
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・イーリー
- Reading
- まいける・いーりー
- Born
- August 3, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Springbrook High School
- University
- University of Maryland
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Ealy born?
Born August 3, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Michael Ealy from?
Michael Ealy is from Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
What does Michael Ealy do?
Michael Ealy works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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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.