Michael B. Jordan, born February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, is an American actor and producer. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, he began his career as a child model before transitioning to acting. His early roles included appearances in TV shows like The Sopranos (1999) and Cosby (1999). Jordan gained recognition for his role as Wallace in The Wire (2002) and as Vince Howard in Friday Night Lights (2009–2011). His breakout film role came as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station (2013), earning critical acclaim. He solidified his stardom as Adonis Creed in Creed (2015), a Rocky spin-off, and as Erik Killmonger in Marvel’s Black Panther (2018), a role that showcased his intensity and charisma. Other notable films include Just Mercy (2019), where he played attorney Bryan Stevenson, and Without Remorse (2021). Jordan has also ventured into producing, with projects like Creed III (2023), which he directed, and Just Mercy. Named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2019, he’s known for advocating diversity in Hollywood. He founded Outlier Society Productions to champion inclusive storytelling. As of 2025, Jordan continues to balance blockbuster roles with socially impactful projects.