Michael B. Jordan, born February 9, 1987, is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director, best known for his captivating performances in critically celebrated films. He gained significant recognition for his roles in Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station (2013), as Adonis Creed in the Creed series (starting 2015), and as Erik Killmonger in Marvel's Black Panther (2018). Jordan expanded his career by making his directorial debut with Creed III in 2023, after earlier breaking out on television as Wallace in HBO's The Wire (2002) and Vince Howard in Friday Night Lights (2009–2011).
His diverse work also includes portraying Bryan Stevenson in Just Mercy (2019) and earning an Emmy nomination for producing and starring in the HBO film Fahrenheit 451. Beyond his acting prowess, Jordan was named one of Time's 100 most influential people and People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2020, and is notably a co-owner of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.