Jefferson King

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jefferson King
Occupation	Athlete
Date Of Birth	Jul 1, 1961(1961-07-01)
Age	63
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Cancer

Jefferson King Biography

Jefferson King is one of the most popular and richest Athlete who was born on July 1, 1961 in London, England, United Kingdom. Jefferson King (born 1 July 1961) is a British former bodybuilder and wrestler, best known for playing Shadow in the ITV show Gladiators.

In an April 2011 interview he reports that he has now finally beaten his addiction and works at a drug rehabilitation clinic to help people suffering from drug problems and has restored contacts with his ex-wife and twin children Theo and Tiffany and his mother who he avoided for many years because “he didn’t want her seeing him like that”.

In March 2005, whilst travelling on the top deck of a 205 bus in Southall, London, King was discovered in possession of an elderly person’s bus pass, which he had shown to the driver to board the bus, despite being only 43 at the time. He was arrested for being in possession of stolen property, and taken to Southall Police Station.

Jefferson King Net Worth

Jefferson King is one of the richest Athlete from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jefferson King 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As King was preparing to enter into the world of professional bodybuilding, he received a phone call from the producers of ITV’s Gladiators in Birmingham requesting that he join the show. Shadow was legendary for his icy stare and his record in the ‘Duel’ event. One of the most highly respected and intimidating members of the Gladiators team, he once hit his opponent so hard in the Joust event that the ends of the pugil stick were clearly damaged. He also successfully served as captain for the Gladiators. In early 1995, King was at the centre of an apparent steroid abuse scandal which saw him lose his job on the show. He was outed by the press after taking drugs in a London nightclub in King’s Road.

Losing his job, his home in Kidderminster, Worcs., and his wife and kids moving to Essex, he moved to London where he set up a business. King become a wrestler and had a cameo role in the Spice Girls movie Spiceworld in 1997. However, his fall from grace saw him turn to drugs again and he fell victim to severe drug abuse, smoking heroin and crack cocaine, amongst other drugs. He struggled to deal with his addiction for nearly 20 years, turning to a life of crime to pay for his drug habit which saw him in and out of jail.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jefferson King height 6 ft 4 in Joona weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jefferson King Dating?

According to our records, Jefferson King is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jefferson King’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joona Ranked on the list of most popular Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jefferson King celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.

Where is Jefferson King now?

MICHAEL Jefferson King, 60, who starred as Shadow in hit TV show Gladiators, has been jailed today for his role in a blackmail plot. The former bodybuilder was caged at Isleworth Crown Court for six years and three months after admitting taking part in the drug-fuelled plan over a debt.

What is Shadow from Gladiators doing now?

Gladiators star Shadow, whose real name is Michael Jefferson King, has been jailed for six years and three months for his role in a blackmail plot. The 61-year-old threatened to break a man’s legs with a hammer and demanded £1,000 from his ex-wife and brother for his safe return.

How old is Jefferson King?

60 years (July 1, 1961)

Which Gladiator was on drugs?

Shadow was one of the most popular stars of the hit ITV series but was axed from the show in 1995 after being caught snorting cocaine and testing positive for steroids.

Which Gladiator is in jail?

Michael Jefferson King , 60, better known as Shadow from ’90s television show Gladiators, has been jailed at Isleworth Crown Court for six years and three months for his role in a blackmail plot.