Who is actor Michael Ealy? His Bio: Net Worth, Wife Khatira Rafiqzada, Kids, Family, Siblings
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• Born in Washington, DC in 1973 and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland • Net worth of over $3 million • Pursued an acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in Barbershop, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Think Like a Man • Married Khatira Rafiqzada in 2012 and they have two children together • Passion for acting discovered at 19 when auditioning for a film and found it fulfilling
Known for movies
Seven Pounds (2008) as Ben's Brother
Underworld: Awakening (2012) as Detective Sebastian
Think Like a Man (2012) as Dominic
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) as Slap Jack
Short Info
Net Worth$3 MillionDate Of BirthAugust 3, 1973SpouseKhatira RafiqzadaMarkBlue eyesFactBecame a father when he was 40 and a half years old.
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Who is Michael Ealy?
Michael Brown was born on 3 August 1973, in Washington, D.C., USA, and under his stage name of Michael Ealy, is an actor, known from his roles in several high profile films, including “Barbershop”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, and “Think Like A Man”. He was also the star of the science fiction series “Almost Human”.
The Net Worth of Michael Ealy
How rich is Michael Ealy? As of late-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $3 million, earned through a successful career in acting. He’s won several awards over the course of his career, and as he continues his endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life, Education, and Career Beginnings
While Michael was born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland where his family moved sometime after he was born. He attended Springbook High School, and after matriculating enrolled at the University of Maryland located in College Park. While studying, his mother worked for the company IBM while his father was involved in the grocery business. He eventually completed his degree, but in the late 1990s, decided to pursue an career., Micheal with his mother
He initially appeared in various off-Broadway stage productions before making his way to film. Some of his first roles were in projects such as “Kissing Jessica Stein” and “Bad Company”, in which he played minor characters, then in 2002 he had his breakout role in “Barbershop”, in which he played the character Rickey Nash, who is a reformed street thug. He later reprised his role in the sequel “Barbershop 2: Back in Business”. A year later, he was cast in the film “2 Fast 2 Furious”, which is the second installment in the “Fast and the Furious” film franchise.
Career Prominence
In 2004, Ealy appeared with DMX in the film “Never Die Alone”, and also made an appearance in the music video for the Mariah Carey single entitled “Get Your Number”. The following year, he worked on the television movie version of “Their Eyes Were Watching God”, which starred Halle Berry and was produced by Oprah Winfrey, then starred himself in the independent film entitled “Jellysmoke”, before he was cast in the series “Sleeper Cell” which aired through the network Showtime. He reprised his role in the second season, entitled “Sleeper Cell: American Terror”, which led him to a Golden Globe Award nomination.
In 2008, he acted alongside Will Smith in the film “Seven Pounds”, and then continued his music video work with the song “Halo” by Beyonce, and also played the role of CIA Field Officer Marshall Vogel in the television series “FlashForward”. While acting, he was also engaged in independent writing projects, and performed in the documentary entitled “The People Speak”, which showcased musical and dramatic performances of written work by everyday Americans. In 2010, he then appeared in the second season of “The Good Wife” as attorney Derrick Bond., Michael Ealy in “The Good Wife’s “
Later Career
After playing the role of Jake Attica in the film “Takers”, he made an appearance in the original series of “Common Law”, which follows the story of two cops who go to couples counseling, then starred in the ensemble comedy entitled “Think Like a Man” in 2012, and reprised his role in the sequel “Think Like a Man Too”, released two years later. He also appeared with “Think Like a Man” co-star Kevin Hart in a remake of “About Last Night” during the same year.
One of his most well-known projects during this time was the series “Almost Human”, which follows the story of two cops trying to solve crimes in the future, using complex technology. In the show, he plays an older android model who is less reliable due to its artificial emotions. In 2015, he appeared in the series “The Following” during its third season, playing the serial killer “Thriller”. A few of his latest projects include an appearance in the second season of the series “Secrets and Lies”, as well as a starring role during the fourth season of “Being Mary Jane”, in which he appears alongside Gabrielle Union.
UK fans, make sure you are tuning into tonight at 9PM for the UK Premier!!
— Michael Ealy (@MichaelEaly)
Personal Life
For his personal life, it is known that Michael married Khatira Rafiqzada in 2012 after being in a relationship for four years; they now have two together. According to an interview, acting is the only thing aside from God and his family that he is truly passionate about. He mentioned that prior to acting, he was working as a teacher, and would probably regret it if he didn’t pursue acting at the time. He also revealed that discovering his passion for acting came when he auditioned for a film when he was 19 years old, and while filming, realized that acting was actually very fulfilling for him.
General Info
Full NameMichael EalyNet Worth$3 MillionDate Of BirthAugust 3, 1973Height1.77 mProfessionActorEducationSpringbrook High School, University of Maryland, College ParkNationalityAmerican
Family
SpouseKhatira RafiqzadaChildrenElijah Brown
Accomplishments
NominationsNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, Teen Choice ...MoviesThe Perfect Guy, Think Like A Man, About Last Night, Underworld: Awakening, Takers, Think Like a Man Too, Barbershop, Unconditional, Seven Pounds, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Miracle at St. Anna, For Colored Girls, Never Die Alone, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Kissing Jessica ...TV ShowsThe Following, Almost Human, Common Law, FlashForward, Sleeper Cell, Lush Life, Secrets and Lies, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tavis Smiley Show
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Marks
#Marks / Signs1Blue eyes
Quotes
#Quote1Summer of '93. I spent that summer shooting a movie on eight millimeter video with two of my best friends, who made me audition for the role. And, I just found-I don't know, I had a moment of clarity. I was like "this is what I'm supposed to do." I know that seems hard to believe at nineteen, but I was nineteen when I made that decision. And I haven't had a single regret. It's extremely fulfilling to do what I do. It really is. Now, obviously, when I do something bad, it will be a little bit different. It'll be "you were great in Barbershop."2"Teaching. When I was in college I was an English major and my last year or so I tutored high school students in reading and writing. After I got into acting I said to myself, where does your real passion lie and if you do the teaching route will you say 'what if?' when you are 40 and regret that you didn't act. I thought, "Hell yeah, I would regret it." (When asked if he could imagine doing anything else if he wasn't acting)3I love to act because it's the only aspect of my life beside God and family that I am truly passionate about on a daily basis. I thank God for not only the gift of creative expression but also surrounding me with others who both possess the gift and support it to the fullest.
Facts
#Fact1Became a father when he was 40 and a half years old.2Has a son named Elijah (b. February 2014).
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Actor
TitleYearStatusCharacterJacob's Ladder2017post-productionBeing Mary Jane2017TV SeriesJustin TalbotSecrets and Lies2016TV SeriesEric WarnerBarbarians Rising2016TV SeriesNarratorThe Perfect Guy2015/ICarterThe Following2015TV SeriesTheoThink Like a Man Too2014DominicAlmost Human2013-2014TV SeriesDorianAbout Last Night2014DannyLast Vegas2013Ezra ClaytonThe Signal2013ShortDaniel MillerUnconditional2012/IVJoe BradfordCommon Law2012TV SeriesTravis MarksThink Like a Man2012DominicUnderworld: Awakening2012Detective SebastianMargaret2011/IDave the LawyerCalifornication2011TV SeriesBenThe Good Wife2010-2011TV SeriesDerrick BondFor Colored Girls2010Beau WillieTakers2010Jake AtticaFlashforward2009-2010TV SeriesMarshall VogelHawthorne2009TV SeriesDr. Alan PhillipsSeven Pounds2008Ben's BrotherMiracle at St. Anna2008Sergeant Bishop CummingsSuspect2007TV MovieDet. Marcus TillmanPut It in a Book2007ShortAkmedSleeper Cell2005-2006TV SeriesDarwyn Al-SayeedJellysmoke2005JacobTheir Eyes Were Watching God2005TV MovieTea CakeBarbershop 2: Back in Business2004RickyNever Die Alone2004MichaelNovember2004/IJesse2 Fast 2 Furious2003Slap JackJustice2003WoodyER2002-2003TV SeriesRyan Kendrick / Rick KendrickBarbershop2002Ricky NashBad Company2002G-MoKissing Jessica Stein2001GregSoul Food2001TV SeriesSteveThe Lush Life2000ShortIsaac YoungbloodMadigan Men2000TV SeriesRunnerLaw & Order2000TV SeriesPrivate NelsonMetropolis2000TV MovieCalvin McDade
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2010AAFCA AwardAfrican-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)Best Supporting ActorFor Colored Girls (2010)2006Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsBest Actor - TelevisionTheir Eyes Were Watching God (2005)2002WAFCA AwardWashington DC Area Film Critics Association AwardsBest EnsembleBarbershop (2002)
Nominated Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2016Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Motion PictureThe Perfect Guy (2015)2014Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesAlmost Human (2013)2012Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Actor: RomanceThink Like a Man (2012)2012Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Summer TV Star: MaleCommon Law (2012)2011Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureFor Colored Girls (2010)2007Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for TelevisionSleeper Cell (2005)2007Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic SpecialSleeper Cell (2005)2007Vision AwardNAMIC Vision AwardsBest Actor - DramaSleeper Cell (2005)2006Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic SpecialTheir Eyes Were Watching God (2005)2003Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Breakout Star - MaleBarbershop (2002)
, Micheal with his mother
, Michael Ealy in “The Good Wife’s “
