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Mike Colter, born on August 26, 1976 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, is a television actor and film actor. That puts Mike Colter at 49 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Calhoun County High School and Rutgers University. Credited works include Luke Cage and Plane.
My Take
What I admire most about Mike Colter is his stillness. As Luke Cage he never needed to shout to command a scene; that low voice and grounded physicality did the work. Coming out of a small South Carolina town and Rutgers, he built a career on dependability rather than flash, and I find that quietly impressive. Hollywood loves loud heroes, but Colter proves that restraint can be magnetic. Whether anchoring a Marvel series or adding weight to a thriller like Plane, he gives every project a steady, trustworthy center. He is the kind of actor whose presence reassures me the moment he appears.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Colter
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・コルター
- Reading
- まいく・こるたー
- Born
- August 26, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Calhoun County High School
- University
- Rutgers University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Luke Cage | — | |
| Notable work | Plane | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coltermikecolter/
- Xhttps://x.com/realmikecolter
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%20Colter
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1058675
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Colter born?
Born August 26, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Mike Colter from?
Mike Colter is from Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
What does Mike Colter do?
Mike Colter works as actor, television actor, film actor.
What is Mike Colter known for?
Notable works include Luke Cage, Plane.
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