What is Michael Jai White’s Net Worth?

Michael Jai White, an actor, director, and martial artist, has a net worth of $5 million.

He is most well-known for his roles in “Spawn,” Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” and its sequel, and “Black Dynamite.”

White has also appeared on the television sitcom “For Better or Worse” and in the film “Universal Soldier: The Return.”

He has also worked on the web series “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” and the HBO television movie “Tyson.”

Early Life and Career of Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White, born on November 10, 1964, began his martial arts training in Jujutsu at the age of four. He later trained in Shōtōkan, Goju-Ryu, Taekwondo, Wushu, and Kyokushin. In addition to his martial arts training, White was a special education teacher for children with behavioral issues.

White’s film acting debut was in a small role in “The Toxic Avenger Part II” in 1989. He had further minor roles in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” and “True Identity.” In 1992, he appeared in “Universal Soldier” and a television sitcom episode of “Saved by the Bell.”

Michael Jai White’s Film Career

Michael Jai White had his big-screen breakthrough in 1997 when he became the first African-American to play a major comic book superhero in a major film, starring as the titular character in “Spawn.” He went on to appear in films such as “Ringmaster,” “Thick as Thieves,” “Breakfast of Champions,” and “Universal Soldier: The Return.”

In the early 2000s, White appeared in “Exit Wounds,” “Trois 2: Pandora’s Box,” and “Silver Hawk,” before starring in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” which opened at number one at the box office and spawned a sequel. White also played the mob boss Gambol in “The Dark Knight,” and starred in and cowrote the blaxploitation action comedy “Black Dynamite” and the direct-to-DVD martial arts film “Blood and Bone.”

White continued to be prolific in film, with notable credits including “Fedz,” “Android Cop,” “Falcon Rising,” “Skin Trade,” “Chocolate City,” “Accident Man,” “Dragged Across Concrete,” “Triple Threat,” “Undercover Brother 2,” “Black Friday!,” and “The Commando.”

Michael Jai White’s Television Career

Throughout the mid-90s, Michael Jai White appeared in various television shows including “Renegade,” “Martin,” “Living Single,” “NYPD Blue,” and “JAG.” He landed his first starring role in the HBO television film “Tyson” where he played boxer Mike Tyson. White also appeared in several other television films such as “Captive Heart: The James Mink Story,” “Shaughnessy,” and “Mutiny.” He played a significant role in the short-lived ABC medical drama “Wonderland” and also appeared in several episodes of popular shows like “Boston Public,” “Soul Food,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Justice League.”

White’s recurring roles include Ellis Hayes on the drama series “Clubhouse” and Bryan in the third season of Tyler Perry’s sitcom “House of Payne.” He lent his voice to episodes of animated series such as “The Boondocks” and “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.” White reunited with Tyler Perry for the sitcom “For Better or Worse,” where he reprised his role from the film “Why Did I Get Married?” The show ran from 2011 to 2017.

White’s other significant roles include playing Ben Turner and his alter-ego Bronze Tiger on the superhero series “Arrow” from 2013 to 2019. He also appeared in two episodes of the dramedy “Insecure” and was a recurring cast member on the crime drama “The Family Business.” In 2020, White joined the main cast of the series “Pump.”

Michael Jai White’s Career Beyond Film and Television

Aside from his successful career in film and television, Michael Jai White is also recognized for his voice acting work in the web series “Mortal Kombat: Legacy,” where he voiced the character of Major Jackson “Jax” Briggs.

White has also made appearances in several music videos, including those for Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey’s “I Know What You Want,” Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love,” Toni Braxton’s “Hands Tied,” and Calvin Harris’ “Let’s Go,” featuring Ne-Yo.

Marriage History of Michael Jai White

In 2005, Michael Jai White tied the knot with Courtenay Chatman. Together, they have a daughter named Morgan. Michael also has two sons from a previous relationship. Unfortunately, the couple ended up getting divorced in 2011.

After three years, Michael got engaged to actress Gillian Iliana Waters. They eventually got married in 2015.

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