Bokeem Woodbine Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Bokeem Woodbine is a prominent American actor known for his intense and versatile performances in film and television.

He debuted in the early 1990s and gained recognition for roles in Jason’s Lyric, Dead Presidents, and The Rock, later earning acclaim for his portrayal of Mike Milligan in Fargo season 2, as well as appearances in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Queen & Slim, and Halo.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Bokeem Woodbine
• Stage Name: Bokeem Woodbine
• Born: April 13, 1973
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 185 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Woodbine and Mrs. Woodbine
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Mahiely Woodbine
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bokeem Woodbine was born on April 13, 1973, in Harlem, New York City, New York, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Woodbine and Mrs. Woodbine (an actress), in Harlem. Details about his father remain private, but his mother worked in acting, influencing his early exposure to performance. Sibling information is not publicly available.

He attended the Dalton School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side before transferring to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he majored in instrumental music, played guitar, sang lead in a band called Mazard, and developed his passion for rock music. He pursued acting opportunities early without formal higher education beyond high school.

His ethnicity is African American, and his religion is Unknown.

Career

Bokeem Woodbine began acting at age 19, landing a lead in Forest Whitaker‘s HBO directorial debut Strapped (1993). He broke through with roles in Juice (1992, as extra/stand-in), Jason’s Lyric (1994), Dead Presidents (1995), and The Rock (1996).

He appeared in Life (1999), Ray (2004) as David “Fathead” Newman, Devil (2010), Total Recall (2012), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Shocker, Queen & Slim (2019), Overlord (2018), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). On television, he starred in Saving Grace (2007–2010), Underground (2016), Fargo season 2 (2015) as Mike Milligan, Unsolved (2018), Halo (2022–), and The Inspection (2022).

He is also a musician, composing and playing guitar for his band 13 Purple Dragons. His accolades include a Black Reel Award win for Fargo, Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination, and NAACP Image Award nominations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @therealbokeem

Personal Life

Bokeem Woodbine is 53 years old and his height is 185 cm. He is married to Mahiely Woodbine since 1999 in a private ceremony attended by Hollywood figures. They have been together for over 25 years and have two children, kept private from the public eye with no photos or details shared widely. No past relationships are publicly known. He maintains a low-profile family life, balancing acting with music and personal interests.

Net Worth

Bokeem Woodbine‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in films such as Spider-Man: Homecoming, Queen & Slim, Ray, and The Rock; television series including Fargo, Halo, Saving Grace, and Underground; residuals and royalties from long-running projects and streaming; guest appearances and voice work; and music pursuits with his band 13 Purple Dragons through compositions and performances.