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Michael Jai White (born November 10, 1967) is an American actor and professional martial artist, who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African-American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn. White was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved as a teen to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he graduated from Central High School in 1988. White started martial arts training at the age of seven and is now an accomplished martial artist, holding seven legitimate black belts in Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, Kobudo, Goju Ryu, Tang Soo Do, Wushu and Kyokushin, with a specific focus in Kyokushin (although his style incorporates aspects of many different martial arts forms). His first major starring role and breakout performance was in the 1995 HBO film Tyson, as heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. In 1997, he portrayed the eponymous character in the 1997 movie Spawn. His work in Spawn earned him a nomination for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Male Newcomer. White starred opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in Universal Soldier: The Return. In 2001, he also starred opposite fellow martial artist Steven Seagal in Exit Wounds. In 2003, he starred in Busta Rhymes' and Mariah Carey's music video "I Know What You Want". Since 2003, in addition to his on screen roles, White has been doing voice work, including Static Shock, Justice League, and the Spawn animated series. White showcases his martial arts skills in the direct-to-DVD film Undisputed II: Last Man Standing. He also appears in Michelle Yeoh's Silver Hawk in 2004. His film, Why Did I Get Married? opened at number one at the box office on October 12, 2007. White played the role of the mob boss Gambol in the 2008 film The Dark Knight. He also starred in the film Blood and Bone and the Blaxploitation homage Black Dynamite, both released in 2009. White wrote the scripts for both Black Dynamite and his upcoming 3 Bullets in which he stars with Bokeem Woodbine. White will make his directorial debut and star in Never Back Down 2, which is slated for a 2011 release. In August 2005 he wed his girlfriend of two years, Courtenay Chatman. The couple have a daughter named Morgan Michelle who was born on December 24, 2008. Michael has two sons from a previous relationship. He is an avid chess player, as seen in his movie Blood and Bone.
A boy raised in Kansas grows into a man haunted by questions of identity and purpose. Guided by the quiet strength of Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark learns that his gifts demand restraint and compassion. His search for truth leads him to the frozen wilds, where a hidden ship from Krypton reveals his origin as Kal-EL, last son of a vanished world. Donning the crest of his family, he embraces the mantle of Superman, a symbol of hope. When General Zod and his soldiers arrive, offering to resurrect Krypton by reshaping Earth, Clark faces an impossible choice between his heritage and the people who nurtured him. Battles erupt across cities and skies, yet the conflict is more than physical--it is a clash of ideals. Jonathan's lessons echo: power must serve life, not dominate it. Refusing vengeance, Superman finds another path, defeating Zod through resolve and mercy, preserving both Earth's survival and his own humanity. In the aftermath, Clark embraces his dual existence--journalist and protector--ready to bridge two worlds. Yet shadows stir: far away, a brilliant mind begins piecing together patterns of strange activity. Post Credits: In a private study, Lex Luthor meticulously builds a dossier titled Meta-Human Surveillance, pinning Superman's image at its's center, hinting at a larger game yet to unfold.
