The life and career of Michael Ealy: A look at his ethnicity, family, TV shows, and movies

The life and career of Michael Ealy: A look at his ethnicity, family, TV shows, and movies

Michael Ealy is an actor who has starred in multiple television shows, films, and music videos. He has been in the entertainment industry since the late-1990s. In his illustrious career, he has interacted and worked with numerous bigwigs in the industry.

Michael Ealy
The actor attends The 2022 Merge Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hote in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Wright Productions
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Michael Ealy is one of the most prominent actors in the American film industry. He has over two decades worth of experience in the entertainment industry. He has won the hearts of people from around the world with his soft-spoken voice and calm demeanour.

Profile summary

Full name

Michael Brown

Other names

Michael Ealy

Gender

Male

Date of birth

3rd August 1973

Age

49 years (as of May 2023)

Place of birth

Washington, D.C., United States of America

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed (African-American)

Zodiac sign

Leo

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Weight

168lb (76 kg)

Hair colour

Dark Brown

Eye colour

Blue

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Khatira Rafiqzada

Children

2

Alma mater

Springbrook High School and the University of Maryland

Profession

Actor

Michael Ealy's Instagram

@themichaelealy

Facebook

@Michael Ealy

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Who is Michael Ealy?

Michael Ealy was born Michael Brown. He is a famous actor who has been featured in numerous television shows and movies, including Barbershop, Think Like a Man, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Takers, and About Last Night.

How old is Michael Ealy?

Michael Ealy's age is 49 years as of May 2023. He was born on 3rd August 1973, and his Zodiac sign is Leo.

Where is Michael Ealy from?

The actor was born in Washington, D.C., United States of America and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He lives in Los Angeles, California..

how old is michael ealy
The actor on Episode J006 of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
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Who are Michael Ealy's parents?

The names of Michael Ealy's parents remain undisclosed in the public domain. His father worked in a grocery, while his mother worked for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).

What is Michael Ealy's ethnicity? The actor's ethnicity is African-American.

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Educational background

The actor went to Springbrook High School. He then proceeded to the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, for higher studies. He graduated from the university with a degree in English.

Michael Ealy's movies and television shows

The actor started working in his college years. He tutored high school students in reading and writing. He also worked as a waiter in New York City before starting his acting career.

Television shows

Ealy started his acting career in the late-1990s. He has over 50 acting credits so far, and some are listed below.

Title

Year

Role

Law & Order

2000

Private Nelson

Madigan Men

2000

Runner

Soul Food

2001

Steve

ER

2002-2003

Rick Kendrick

Sleeper Cell

2005-2006

Darwyn Al-Sayeed

Hawthorne

2009

Dr. Alan Phillips

Flashforward

2009-2010

Marshall Vogel

The Good Wife

2010-2011

Derrick Bond

Californication

2011

Ben

Common Law

2012

Travis Marks

Almost Human

2013-2014

Dorian

The Following

2015

Theo

Barbarians Rising

2016

Narrator

Secrets and Lies

2016

Eric Warner

Being Mary Jane

2017-2019

Justin Talbot

Stumptown

2019-2020

Detective Miles Hoffman

Westworld

2020

Jake Reed

Sherman's Showcase

2020

Self

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

2022

Douglas

Bel Air

2022

Reed Broderick

A Black Lady Sketch Show

2022

Supreme Rameek

Reasonable doubt

2022

Damon Cooke

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Movies

Below are some of the movies the actor has starred in.

Title

Year

Role

Metropolis

2000

Calvin McDade

The Lush Life

2000

Isaac Youngblood

Kissing Jessica Stein

2001

Greg

Bad Company

2002

G-Mo

Barbershop

2002

Ricky Nash

Justice

2003

Woody

2 Fast 2 Furious

2003

Slap Jack

November

2004

Jesse

Never Die Alone

2004

Michael

Seven Pounds

2008

Ben's brother

Takers

2010

Jake Attica

For Colored Girls

2010

Beau Willie

Margaret

2011

Dave the lawyer

Underworld: Awakening

2012

Detective Sebastian

Think Like a Man

2012

Dominic

Unconditional

2012

Joe Bradford

The Signal

2013

Daniel Miller

Last Vegas

2013

Ezra

About Last Night

2014

Danny

Think Like a Man Too

2014

Dominic

The Perfect Guy

2015

Carter

The Intruder

2019

Scott

Stucco

2019

X

Jacob's Ladder

2019

Jacob Singer

aTypical Wednesday

2020

Dr. Jones

Really Love

2020

Yusef Davis

Fatale

2020

Derrick Tyler

Triage

2020

Dr. Daniel Price

The Devil You Know

2022

Joe McDonald

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Besides acting, Ealy is a producer credited for The Devil You Know, Law & Order, and Madigan Men.

He has also been featured as the love interest of various women in music videos, e.g., Mariah Carey‘s Get Your Number and Beyoncé's Halo. Ealy has also been seen in national commercials, including Burger King and Cure Pancreatic Cancer.

How much money is Michael Ealy worth?

Michael Ealy's net worth is about $3 million. Most of his wealth comes from his acting career. He has also made money from endorsing brands and featuring in music videos.

Who is Michael Ealy married to now?

Afghan entrepreneur Khatira Rafiqzada is Michael Ealy's wife. The two got married in October 2012 in a private wedding in Los Angeles after dating for nearly four years. They celebrated a decade of marriage in 2022.

The two started dating in 2008 and are blessed with two children, a son named Elijah and a daughter named Harlem. Elijah was born in February 2014, while Harlem was born in November 2016.

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In 2012, the actor had an off-screen fling with Taraji P. Henson. The two were co-stars in Think Like a Man. From July 2004 to October 2005, the actor dated Halle Berry. He also dated Rapper Eve in the past.

How tall is Michael Ealy?

The actor is 5’ 10” or 178 centimetres tall, and his weight is about 168 pounds or 76 kilograms. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Trivia

  • The actor is a big lover of ping pong. He has a paddle named Ram Jam.
  • If Ealy were not an actor, he would be an educator.
  • In 2002, he was named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.
  • He is skilled in home depot painting.
  • His favourite novel is Native Son by Richard Wright.
  • In 2007, he was nominated for the Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Golden Globe Award for his work in Sleeper Cell.

Michael Ealy has made significant contributions to the Hollywood entertainment industry. He is a talented actor known for his excellent performances.

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