Michael Jai White

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Michael Jai White born November 10, 1967, is an African American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series.

[edit] Professional career

Michael Jai White first appeared in The Toxic Avenger Part II. He also made a brief appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, he can be seen behind the character Keno before the initiation into the foot clan. His first major starring role and breakout performance was in the 1995 HBO film, Tyson, as "Iron" Mike. He starred in the 1997 movie Spawn, for which he nominated for Best Male Newcomer for the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. White starred opposite Jean Claude Van Damme in Universal Soldier: The Return. In 2001 he also starred alongside fellow martial artist Steven Segal in Exit Wounds. In 2003, he starred in Busta Rhymes' and Mariah Carey's music video "I Know What You Want". Since 2003, in addition to his on screen roles, White has been doing voice work, including Static Shock, Justice League, and the upcoming Spawn series. His upcoming movie Undisputed 2 showcases his amazing martial arts skill.

[edit] Personal life

White is also an accomplished martial artist, holding seven legitimate black belts in different martial arts styles with a specific focus in Kyokushin karate (although his style incorporates aspects of many different martial arts forms). In 2005 he wed his girlfriend of two years, Senait Brown, a promising architecture major at the University of Illinois.

[edit] External links

• Michael Jai White at the Internet Movie Database
• Web page on White from Bridgeport Central High School