Michael B. Jordan, born on February 9, 1987, is an American actor and producer. He is widely recognized for his roles in several notable films. These include his portrayal of shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama "Fruitvale Station" (2013), boxer Adonis Creed in the "Rocky" sequel "Creed" (2015), and the main antagonist Erik Killmonger in "Black Panther" (2018). His most recent role is as twins Smoke and Stake in the film "Sinners." All of these films were co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler.

In addition to his film work, Jordan has had notable television roles, including Wallace in the HBO series "The Wire" (2002), Reggie Montgomery in the ABC series "All My Children" (2003–2006), and Vince Howard in the NBC drama series "Friday Night Lights" (2009–2011).

M.B.J. founded his own production company, Outlier Society, which hosts the Outlier Fellowship and supports young adults who wish to pursue filmmaking as a career. He is also dedicated to giving back to the community by supporting LupusLA, an organization that aids research efforts for a cure for lupus, in honor of his mother.