Michael Jai White

Birth Name:

Michael Jai White

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Stunts

For his role in "Spawn," he received a nomination for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Male Newcomer
Received a nomination for the Black Reel Award for Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted for his work on "Black Dynamite․"
Graduated with honors from high school, but in college he jumped around to several universities such as UCONN and S․C․S․U while switching majors often from political science to communications to engineering
At age 14, he was often mistaken for an adult and began making money teaching Karate at the local YMCA, competing in fighting tournaments, and dancing in contests
Did not like bullies in school, so he would oftentimes seek them out, earning a reputation as one of the toughest kids in the area
Quote: "The actor has a responsibility to teach his audience the truth while standing in the shoes of the character he is playing at the time․ Done correctly, acting can teach people about themselves as well as others․"
After landing several small roles in commercials and soaps, he decided to pursue a career in acting with the blessing of his junior high students, moving to L․A․ in 1992
Taught emotionally troubled junior high students for three years and believes that this was his greatest life achievement

1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Male Newcomer:Nominated
2010Black Reel - Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted:Nominated
2011Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2013Black Reel - Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Performance, Male:Nominated
2013Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated

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