Michael B. Jordan first appeared in the Episode: "Down Neck" of the American crime drama television series ‘The Sopranos’ in 1999. That same year, he made his film debut with the James Toback-directed ‘Black and White.’ The film received negative reviews from critics and failed at the box office. He was next seen in the 2001 American sports Comedy film ‘Hardball’ where he played the role of ‘Jamal.’ The film opened to a mixed reception and was an average commercial success.
In 2003, Jordan joined the main cast of the American television soap opera ‘All My Children.’ He played the character of ‘Reggie Porter Montgomery’ in the series which earned him 3 ‘NAACP Image Award’ nominations. Jordan remained a part of the show until 2006. He next appeared in films like ‘Blackout’ (2007), ‘Pastor Brown’ (2009), ‘Red Tails’ (2012), ‘Chronicle’ (2012), and ‘Hotel Noir’ (2012). In 2013, he starred as ‘Oscar Grant’ in the American biographical drama film ‘Fruitvale Station.’ Jordan’s performance received mass acclaim and won him several awards including the ‘Hollywood Film Award,’ ‘Gotham Award,’ and the ‘Satellite Award.’
After appearing in films like ‘Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’ (2013 - voice role), ‘That Awkward Moment’ (2014), ‘Fantastic Four’ (2015), he was seen playing the role of ‘Adonis "Donnie" Creed’ in the 2015 American sports drama film ‘Creed’ directed by Ryan Coogler. The film opened to rave reviews for critics and was a massive box office hit. Jordan received several awards for his role including the ‘Black Reel Award’ and ‘NAACP Image Award.’ After taking a 3-year break, Jordan returned to the big screen as ‘N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens’ in the 2018 American superhero film ‘Black Panther’ directed by Ryan Coogler. The film received universal acclaim upon release and was a phenomenal box office success, managing to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time. That same year, he also appeared in ‘Creed II,’ the sequel to 2015's ‘Creed,’ where he reprised his role of ‘Adonis "Donnie" Creed.’
Jordan was last seen in the 2021 American action thriller film ‘Without Remorse’ directed by Stefano Sollima. He will be next seen in the upcoming drama film ‘A Journal for Jordan’ where he will play the role of ‘Charles Monroe King.’ Jordan will also be seen in ‘Creed 3,’ the ninth installment in the ‘Rocky franchise.’
Adonis Johnson is the illegitimate son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. He wishes to become a great boxer and therefore meets Rocky Balboa, a former heavyweight champion, who agrees to train him. His real identity is soon revealed and when a chance to fight a world champion presents itself, all he needs to do is to add his father’s surname.
Based on a true story, the film follows 22-year-old Oscar Grant, an ex-convict who is now trying to be a better person for his loved ones. On New Year’s Eve, 2008, he celebrates mother Wanda’s birthday before going to San Francisco with girlfriend Sophina to enjoy fireworks. On the return BART train, an exchange with police results in Oscar getting fatally shot.
As T'Challa prepares to assume the kingship of isolated but technologically superior Wakanda, he is challenged by an old foe, Killmonger. T'Challa, as the Black Panther, must now rise to the occasion and confront a situation that threatens the safety of Wakanda as well as the world.
Apollo Creed, renowned boxer, is killed during a match by Ivan Drago in 1985. Several years later, his son Adonis, with the help of his mentor Rocky, confronts Drago’s son in an ultimate boxing match.
Chronicle is the story of three high school friends of different temperaments and backgrounds, who inexplicably discover telekinetic abilities which bring them superpowers. Initially they use it to their advantage and for fun, but soon they get caught in the whirl of those powers that bring out their darker side to the surface, testing them and their friendship.
Hardball is a sports drama film which tells the story of an aimless young man, who spends his time gambling and drinking. He agrees to coach a Little League team, in exchange of a loan from a friend.
After their individual experiences of love-life, three close friends, Jason, Mikey and Daniel, decide to just have fun and stay single without commitment. Slowly the three perceive that their girls are perfect for them, and try to hide their beautifully growing romantic relationships from the other two. Situation turns awkward as each gets serious about relationship, but continues to pretend being single.
This war drama film tells the story of three African-American pilots who were mostly kept on the ground due to segregation. However, they eventually find a chance to be a part of the Tuskegee training program.
Eli and his adopted teen brother Jimmy are being chased by a vengeful criminal, the feds, along with a group of soldiers from a different world. The only protection they have is a weapon with a mysterious origin.
Without Remorse is an action thriller film which tells the story of John Kelly, a US Navy SEAL, who sets out on a revenge mission, after his wife and his team members are killed by Russian hitmen. However, he soon finds himself in the middle of a big conspiracy that might threaten a war between the US and Russia.
Fahrenheit 451 is a drama film which takes us to a dystopian future and tells the story of a ‘fireman’, whose job is to burn books which are now considered illegal. However he begins to question his actions after meeting a young woman.
A group of Caucasian teens get fascinated as well as influenced by Harlem’s hip-hop crowd which includes the popular African-American rapper Rich Bower and his partner Cigar. The teens try their best to fit into their culture.
Four youngsters are teleported to an alternate and dangerous universe, which not just alters their physical form but also gives them unique superpowers. They soon try to harness their new abilities, and work together to save the human race from an evil doctor.
The Flash finds himself in an alternative timeline where the Earth is ravaged by a war between Aquaman’s Atlantis and Wonder Woman’s Amazons.
Michael B. Jordan Awards
| Black Panther | Best Villain | 2018 |
