Wesley Snipes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wesley Snipes
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Jul 31, 1962(1962-07-31)
Age	62
Birthplace	Orlando
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Cancer

Wesley Snipes Biography

Wesley Snipes is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on July 31, 1962 in Orlando, Florida, United States. A charismatic actor who played the fierce vampire as part of the Blade trilogy. He also performed with awe as the infamous vampire killer in Passenger 57. Other notable films are Major League, Rising Sun along with The Expendables 3.

He was featured in filming the video music for track “Bad” with He was in the music video for the song “Bad” with Michael Jackson..

Snipes, who was raised a Christian, converted to Islam in 1978, but left Islam in 1988. During a 1991 interview, Snipes said “Islam made me more conscious of what African people have accomplished, of my self-worth, and gave me some self-dignity”.

At the age of 23, Snipes was discovered by an agent while performing in a competition. He made his film debut in the 1986 Goldie Hawn vehicle Wildcats. Later that year, he appeared on the TV show Miami Vice as a drug-dealing pimp in the episode “Streetwise” (first aired December 5, 1986). In 1987, he appeared as Michael Jackson’s nemesis in the Martin Scorsese–directed music video “Bad” and the feature film Streets of Gold. That same year, Snipes was also considered for the role of Geordi La Forge in the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation, but the role eventually went to LeVar Burton.

He was a lover of the singer He dated singer Jennifer Lopez from 1994 to 1995. He married Nikki Park in 2003. He has four sons named Jelani, Akhenaten, Alaafia and Alimayu and a daughter named Iset. from 1994 until 1995. He married Nikki Park in 2003. The couple has 4 sons, Jelani, Akhenaten, Alaafia and Alimayu and a daughter called Iset.

Wesley Snipes Net Worth

Wesley Snipes is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wesley Snipes 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the age of 12 at the age of twelve, he began his training and eventually earning black belts in various forms in martial art. He appeared in the documentary Wildcats in the role of Trumaine.

He was slapped with a fine for not paying taxes , and was sentenced to a three-year prison sentence towards the end of the year.

Wesley Trent Snipes (born July 31, 1962) is an American actor, director, film producer, martial artist and author. His prominent film roles include New Jack City (1991), White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Passenger 57 (1992), Demolition Man (1993), and the Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy (1998–2004).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Wesley Snipes height 5 ft 9 in Wesley weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Wesley Snipes Dating?

According to our records, Wesley Snipes married to Nakyung Park , April Dubois. As of December 1, 2023, Wesley Snipes’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1997, he won the Best Actor Volpi Cup at the 54th Venice Film Festival for his performance in New Line Cinema’s One Night Stand. In 1998, Snipes had his largest commercial success with Blade, which has grossed over $150 million worldwide. The film turned into a series. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an honorary doctorate in humanities and fine arts from his alma mater, SUNY/Purchase. In 2004, Snipes reprised his role in the third film, Blade: Trinity, which he also produced. In 2005, he sued New Line Cinema and David S. Goyer, the film’s studio and director, respectively. He claimed that the studio did not pay his full salary, that he was intentionally cut out of casting decisions, and that his character’s screen time was reduced in favor of co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Jessica Biel. The suit was later settled, but no details were released. He has discussed reprising the role of Blade as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Trinity was his last theatrical release in the U.S. until 2010.

Facts & Trivia

Wesley Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wesley Snipes celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.

Snipes made a comeback performance in Brooklyn’s Finest as Casanova “Caz” Phillips, a supporting character, it was his first theatrical release film since 2004. He also had to turn down the part of Hale Caesar in The Expendables because he was not allowed to leave the United States without the court’s approval. In 2014, he appeared in the sequel The Expendables 3. His comedic role playing D’Urville Martin in Dolemite Is My Name has earned him positive reviews and a number of award nominations.

What's happened to Wesley Snipes?

On April 24, 2008, Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison for willful failure to file federal income tax returns under 26 U.S.C. § 7203. Kahn was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Rosile was sentenced to four and a half years in prison.

How rich is Wesley Snipes?

Net Worth: $10 Million
Date of Birth:| 1962-07-31
Gender:| Male
Height:| 5 ft 9 in (1.753 m)
Profession:| Actor, Martial Artist, Film Producer, Businessperson, Dancer, Singer

Is Wesley Snipes from Nigeria?

Wesley Snipes, (born July 31, 1962, Orlando, Florida, U.S. ), American actor best known for his action films, many of which feature martial arts. Snipes spent his early years in New York City’s South Bronx.

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Why isn't Wesley Snipes playing Blade?

Wesley Snipes might be too old to play Blade Granted, Snipes has aged well and we’re willing to bet the guy who gave us the martial arts moves we saw in his many action flicks can still throw a mean kick. Also, age is meaning less and less these days when it comes to casting.