Bio
Michael Jai White is best known for his portrayal of Al Simmons in Spawn (1997), making him the first African American to play a major comic book superhero in a feature film. He also gained recognition for his role as Black Dynamite in the action-comedy Black Dynamite (2009), which later inspired an animated series. Additionally, White played Gambol, a crime boss in The Dark Knight (2008), a film widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero movies of all time.
White has appeared in numerous notable films, showcasing his martial arts expertise and commanding screen presence. He starred as Isaiah Bone in Blood and Bone (2009), a film that highlights underground fighting. In Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006), he played George "Iceman" Chambers, a boxer forced into brutal prison fights. He also directed and starred in Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011) as Case Walker, a skilled fighter mentoring young martial artists.
On television, White has had several prominent roles. He portrayed Marcus Williams in Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse (2011–2017), a comedy-drama series following the ups and downs of marriage. He played Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011), bringing the iconic video game character to life. Additionally, he appeared as Julius "Caesar" Jones in Kingdom Business (2022–2023), a drama centered around the gospel music industry. White also played Bronze Tiger / Ben Turner in Arrow (2013–2019), a skilled martial artist and mercenary who later became an ally to Oliver Queen.
White has also lent his voice to various animated projects and video games. He reprised his role as Bronze Tiger in Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021), bringing the character to life in an animated setting. In Justice League Heroes (2006), he provided the voice for Green Lantern / John Stewart. He also voiced Blade in the video game Marvel's Midnight Suns (2022), bringing the legendary vampire hunter to life.