| Celebrated Name: | Michael Ealy |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Michael Brown |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Birth Date: | 3 August 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.77 m |
| Weight: | 78 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Khatira Rafiqzada (m. 2012) |
| Children: | Yes (Elijah Brown) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | American actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Michael Ealy is a 44 years old professional actor from America who is well known for many of his supporting roles in several blockbuster Hollywood movies, like ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’, ‘Barbershop’, About Last Night’, ‘The Perfect Guy’, ‘Takers’, ‘Think Like a Man’ and ‘Think Like a Man Too’ to name a few.
Apart from movies, he has also been a part of various Television series such as ‘Almost Human,’ a Sci-Fi which aired on Fox TV wherein he played the role of Dorian the android, ‘The following’ which is another Fox TV show as well as the Showtime series, ‘Sleeper Cell.’
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Early Life
Michael Ealy, then Michael Brown, was born on 3rd August 1973 in Washington, D.C. His father had a grocery business, and his mother was employed for IBM. Soon after his birth, his family shifted to Silver Spring in Maryland, where he was raised from then on.
In his teenage years, he went to attend Springbrook High School, and later, when he graduated, he went on for further studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. His career took a turn towards the showbiz industry in the late 1990s, long after he graduated from the university. In the beginning, he appeared in many off-Broadway stage productions, after which he started taking up roles in mainstream movies.
Personal Life
Michael Ealy married his longtime girlfriend, Khatira Rafiqzada in 2012, in Los Angeles. They have a son named Elijah Brown and a little daughter whom they had recently in 2017.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 3 August 1973, Michael Ealy is 51 years old as of today’s date 24th November 2024. His height is 1.77 m tall, and his weight is 78 kg.
Career
After off-Broadway, Michael Ealy entered into the field of movies with roles in ‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ and ‘Bad Company.’ After his role as a reformed gangster (kind of) named Ricky Nash in ‘Barbershop,’ which came out in 2002, he made a breakthrough in the film industry and gained quite a lot of recognition. The movie’s sequel came out in 2004 titled ‘Barbershop 2: Back in Business’. He portrayed Slap Jack in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ in 2003.
He also appeared in ‘Never Die Alone,’ a crime thriller film released in 2004. He even starred in the television broadcast movie ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’, which is based on a novel of the same name and was released in 2005. The film was produced by Oprah Winfrey, and Quincy Jones and Michael acted alongside the Academy Award winner, Halle Berry. In the year 2008, he appeared, along with Ben Thomas and Will Smith, in the film ‘Seven Pounds.’ One of his critically acclaimed roles was in the movie ‘The Good Wife’ in which he appeared as an attorney named Derrick Bond in 2005.
After this, his participation in Hollywood grew exponentially. He further performed roles in ‘Takers’ (2010), ‘Unconditional’ (2012), ‘Think Like a Man’ (2012), ‘Think Like A Man Too’ (2014), and ‘About Last Night’ (2014). If we talk about his recent works, Michael played the part of a serial killer in the Fox TV thriller series named ‘The Following.’ In late 2016, he made an appearance in the second season of the crime series of ABC called ‘Secrets and Lies.’ Michael is currently focusing on independent self write-ups.
Awards and Achievements
Michael Ealy has been nominated numerous times for his unique character play, the following of which he has won:
• Black Reel Awards- Best Actor for ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ (2005).
• African American Film Critics Association- Best Supporting Actor for ‘For colored Girls’ (2010).
Net Worth & Salary of Michael Ealy in 2024
As of November 2024, The current net worth of Michael Ealy is $5 million, thanks to his versatile portrayals, both on the big and small screens.
Michael Ealy has always been a strong personality in all the roles, thus, bringing interest and curiosity in his characters, which in turn improves the whole flavor of his acting. He is a top choice for supporting roles, especially in thriller and crime movies. His fortune, which is the result of his hard work and consistency, is the very proof of his demand in the film industry.