Mustafa Shakir Biography: Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Awards, Parents, Twitter, Movies & TV Shows

Mustafa Shakir, is an American actor, writer, director, and voice actor.

He is best known for portraying Bushmaster in Luke Cage, Jet Black in Cowboy Bebop, and appearing in acclaimed television series and films including The Deuce, Quarry, and Emancipation.

Mustafa Shakir
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Mustafa Shakir
Born:	August 21, 1976 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	6 ft 1½ in (187 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Shakir and Mrs. Shakir
Children:	Shay Shakir
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Director, Voice Actor
Net Worth:	Estimated at $3 million

Early Life and Education

Mustafa Shakir was born on August 21, 1976, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and spent his formative years in Harlem, New York.

He was raised by Mr. Shakir and Mrs. Shakir, although their first names have not been publicly disclosed.

Information regarding his siblings remains unavailable. His religion is Christianity, and his ethnicity is African-American.

Before pursuing acting, he worked as a barber. He later attended The New School in New York City, graduating in 2001.

Career

Mustafa Shakir launched his acting career in the mid-1990s, making television appearances in New York Undercover and Law & Order.

He later earned recognition in Quarry, The Night Of, The Deuce, and Marvel’s Luke Cage, where his portrayal of Bushmaster received critical acclaim.

He starred as Jet Black in Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop and continued appearing in projects including Emancipation, Ghosted, and voice roles in animation and video games.

Alongside acting, he has worked as a writer and director while maintaining a career that spans television, film, and stage.

Awards and Nominations

• Black Reel Awards nomination – Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series (Luke Cage)
• Widely praised by critics for his performance as Bushmaster in Luke Cage.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mustafashakir
• X (Twitter): @mustafashakir
• Facebook: Mustafa Shakir.

Personal Life

Mustafa Shakir, 49 years old, keeps his personal relationships away from public attention.

He has not publicly confirmed whether he is married, dating, or engaged. He is the father of Shay Shakir, and often speaks about the importance of family and personal growth.

Outside acting, he follows a strict vegan lifestyle and enjoys fitness, music, writing, and martial arts. His height is 6 ft 1½ in (187 cm).

Net Worth

Mustafa Shakir has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD.

His income is derived from acting in television and films, voice acting, directing, writing, convention appearances, and other entertainment ventures.

His successful performances in major streaming and television productions remain the primary source of his earnings.

Filmography

• Shaft (2000, uncredited)
• Marci X (2003)
• The Cavern (2005)
• The Night Of (2016)
• Quarry (2016)
• Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
• Luke Cage (2018)
• The Deuce (2017–2019)
• Jett (2019)
• Cowboy Bebop (2021)
• Emancipation (2022)
• Ghosted (2023)
• Voice of Shadow Force (2025)