Michael David Brown, professionally known as Michael Ealy, is an American actor. He is widely recognized for roles in “Barbershop,” “2 Fast 2 Furious,” “The Intruder,” and many others.
Throughout his career, he has played numerous starring and recurring roles in films and television series.
His popularity has made fans curious about Michael Ealy’s net worth, career journey, personal life, and more. Here’s everything you need to know.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name | Michael David Brown |
| Date of Birth | August 3, 1973 |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Khatira Rafiqzada |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Childhood & Education
Michael Ealy was born in Washington, D.C., on August 3, 1973. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. His mother worked for IBM, and his father was in the grocery business. However, Ealy has kept details about his parents private.
He attended Springbrook High School and graduated from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, in 1996 with a degree in English.
Professional Career
Michael Ealy began his acting career in the late 1990s with roles in several off-Broadway stage productions. He landed his first film roles in Bad Company and Kissing Jessica Stein.
His breakout role was in Barbershop (2002), where he played Ricky Nash, a reformed felon. He returned to the role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004).
In 2003, he starred as Slap Jack in 2 Fast 2 Furious. The following year, he appeared in Never Die Alone alongside DMX and featured in Mariah Carey’s “Get Your Number” music video in 2005.
Ealy co-starred in Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) and Jellysmoke, an independent film. He played a major role in Showtime’s Sleeper Cell, which ran two seasons (2005 and 2006) and earned him a Golden Globe nomination in December 2006.
He appeared in Seven Pounds (2008) with Will Smith and starred in Beyoncé’s “Halo” music video. In 2009, he joined FlashForward on ABC as CIA officer Marshall Vogel. In the same year, he was featured in The People Speak, a documentary film.
In 2010, Ealy played attorney Derrick Bond in The Good Wife and co-starred in Takers as Jake Attica. He starred in USA Network’s Common Law as Travis Marks.
His role as Dominic in Think Like a Man (2012) and its sequel in 2014 became fan favorites. In 2013, he played “Dorian” in Almost Human on Fox, depicting a unique android character.
In 2015, Ealy portrayed a serial killer named “Theo” in season 3 of The Following. He played the role of Eric Warner in “Secrets and Lies season 2” (2016) and joined “Being Mary Jane” for its final seasons (2017–2019). He appeared in “Stumptown” on ABC (2019).
Filmography
Michael Ealy has appeared in many other films and T.V. series, which are listed below.
Films
- The Perfect Guy (2015)
- The Intruder (2019)
- Jacob’s Ladder (2019)
- aTypical Wednesday (2020)
- Really Love (2020)
- Fatale (2020)
- The Devil You Know (2022)
Television
- Westworld (2020)
- Sherman’s Showcase (2020)
- The Woman in the House (2022)
- Bel-Air (2022)
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2022)
- Reasonable Doubt (2022)
- The Afterparty (2023)
- Power Book II: Ghost (2024)
Personal Life
Michael Ealy married Khatira Rafiqzada, an Afghan-American entrepreneur, in a private ceremony in Los Angeles in October 2012. The couple has a son and a daughter.
Net Worth
According to many resources, such as Celebrity Net Worth, The Richest, and Distractify, Michael Ealy’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Social Media Presence
Michael Ealy is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He has a huge fan following on his social media accounts. He shared his personal and professional life updates on his social media profiles. In the table below, we mentioned his social media accounts.
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