# Michael B. Jordan Michael Bakari Jordan is an American actor, producer, and director. His accolades include a Producers Guild Award and an Actor Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards. Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and 2023, People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2020, and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. ## Quick Facts - **Born:** February 9, 1987 - **Nationality:** American - **Occupation:** actor - **Category:** Movies & TV ## Overview Michael Bakari Jordan is an American actor, producer, and director. His accolades include a Producers Guild Award and an Actor Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards. Jordan was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and 2023, People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2020, and The New York Times ranked him 15th on its list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. ## Wikipedia Context This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Michael B. Jordan. American actor (born 1987) ## Sources Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_B._Jordan ## Timeline ### 1987 — Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987 in Santa Ana, in Orange... Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987 in Santa Ana, in Orange County, California, to Donna and Michael A ### 1987 — Birth Birth of Michael B. Jordan. ### 1999 — 1999–2012: Beginnings Jordan worked as a child model for several companies and... 1999–2012: Beginnings Jordan worked as a child model for several companies and brands, including Modell's Sporting Goods and Toys "R" Us, before deciding to embark on a career as an actor ### 2001 — His first principal film role followed in 2001, when he was featured in... His first principal film role followed in 2001, when he was featured in Hardball, which starred Keanu Reeves ### 2002 — In 2002, he gained more attention by playing the small but pivotal role of... In 2002, he gained more attention by playing the small but pivotal role of Wallace in the first season of HBO's The Wire ### 2003 — In March 2003, he joined the cast of All My Children, replacing Chadwick... In March 2003, he joined the cast of All My Children, replacing Chadwick Boseman, playing Reggie Montgomery, a troubled teenager, until June 2006, when Jordan was released from his contract ### 2006 — Jordan in 2018 Jordan has resided in Los Angeles since 2006 Jordan in 2018 Jordan has resided in Los Angeles since 2006 ### 2008 — In 2008, Jordan appeared in the music video "Did You Wrong" by rhythm and blues... In 2008, Jordan appeared in the music video "Did You Wrong" by rhythm and blues artist Pleasure P ### 2009 — Jordan in 2011 In 2009, Jordan began starring in the NBC drama Friday Night... Jordan in 2011 In 2009, Jordan began starring in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights as quarterback Vince Howard, and lived in an apartment in Austin, where the show was filmed ### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references. ### 2026 — Profile Update Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness. ## Quotes > "Profile note: Michael B. Jordan was complemented using Wikipedia reference material." > — Michael B. Jordan, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations." > — Michael B. Jordan, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_B._Jordan" > — Michael B. Jordan, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) --- Source: https://peoplebio.info/p/michael-b-jordan