How Much is Michael Jai White Worth?
Michael Jay White is a famous actor and martial artist, who has deep pockets, full of cash. The movie star owns $3, 5 million net worth and it can come even bigger, because Michael is a busy actor. He is constantly invited to movies and TV series and besides takes part in off-screen work, like voicing animation heroes.
Michael Jay White made his fortune mostly working as an actor. He participated in a number of hit movies, which brought him international popularity and solid salary. They are “Breakfast of Champions”, where his co-star was legendary Bruce Willis; “Pandora’s Box”, where he shared screen time with Monica Calhoun; and “The Dark Knight”, where he met Christian Bale at a film set.
Michael Jay White’s popularity increased from year to year. Soon he has become a desirable person for endorsements. He starred in commercials for Old Spice, Burger King’s muffins etc. It increased his annual income. Currently his yearly salary is estimated at $490, 000 (according to celebrityglad).
Michael Jai White Bio and Career
Really, Michael’s income is much bigger than that one of an average American. But his way on top was not an easy one. Movie producers and directors meet thousands of boys and girls, who dream to become actors. You should have some talent or charisma to be noticed among them.
Michael Jay White differed from all the others by his great athletic shape. Have you known that he is an expert in martial arts? Michael got his first black belt at the age of 12. At the present moment he holds seven belts.
Michael was athletic from his earliest age. At the age of 7 he had been already introduced to martial arts and bodybuilding. Seven years later he had weighed 86 kg (which is unique for a teenager) and his body was absolutely fat free.
White earned his first salary as a teacher. He worked with emotionally unstable children and liked his job. The perfectly fit teacher and martial artist was involved into acting in 1989, when he appeared in “The Toxic Avenger, Part II”.
Michael Jay White received a star status in 1995, when he portrayed the cult boxer Mike Tyson in television film “Tyson”. He keeps at his stellar peak till now.