Winston Duke Biography: Net Worth, Sister, Movies, Parents, Awards, Brother, Religion, Height, Girlfriend

Winston Duke is a distinguished Tobagonian-American actor and producer, renowned for his powerful portrayal of M’Baku in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther series.

His commanding screen presence and versatile performances in films like Us and Spenser Confidential have established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.

Profile

• Full Name: Winston Duke
• Stage Name: Winston Duke
• Born: November 15, 1986
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Argyle, Saint Paul, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
• Nationality: Tobagonian-American
• Ethnicity: African
• Religion: Christianity
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
• Parents: Cora Pantin (mother)
• Siblings: Cindy Duke (older sister), Pantin (brother)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Winston Duke, actor and producer, was born on November 15, 1986, in Argyle, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago.

Raised by his single mother, Cora Pantin, a government worker and restaurant owner, alongside his older sister, Cindy, and brother, Pantin, he grew up in a supportive environment.

At age nine, he moved with his family to Brooklyn, New York, to support Cindy’s medical school aspirations. Duke attended Brighton High School in Rochester, New York, graduating in 2004.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University at Buffalo and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Yale School of Drama in 2013, where he befriended actress Lupita Nyong’o.

Career

Winston Duke, actor and producer, began his career in theatre with Portland Stage Company and Yale Repertory Theatre.

His screen debut came in 2014 with a guest role on Law & Order: SVU, followed by recurring roles as Dominic Besson/Mini in Person of Interest (2014–2015) and Dwight in Modern Family (2016).

His breakthrough was playing M’Baku in Black Panther (2018), reprising the role in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

Duke also starred as Gabe Wilson in Jordan Peele’s Us (2019), Spencer in Spenser Confidential (2020), and Will in Nine Days (2020).

Awards and Nominations

• Won: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2018) for Black Panther.
• Won: Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male (2018) for Black Panther.
• Won: Maverick Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival (2021) for Nine Days.
• Won: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture (2023) for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
• Nominated: MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (2018) for Black Panther.
• Nominated: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (date not specified).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @winstoncduke
• Facebook Handle: Winston Duke
• Twitter Handle: @Winston_Duke

Personal Life

Winston Duke, actor and producer, is single and has no spouse or children. He keeps his romantic life private, though rumors of a past relationship with Michele Kumi Baer (Meesh) surfaced around 2019, with no recent confirmation.

Duke credits Black women for helping him overcome insecurities and is close to his mother, Cora, and sister, Cindy, a fertility doctor and virologist.

He resides in the United States, often sharing insights about his career and advocacy for representation on social media, where he has thousands of followers.

Filmography:

• Black Panther (2018) – M’Baku
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – M’Baku
• Us (2019) – Gabe Wilson/Abraham
• Avengers: Endgame (2019) – M’Baku
• Spenser Confidential (2020) – Spencer
• Nine Days (2020) – Will
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – M’Baku
• The Fall Guy (2024) – Dan Tucker

Television:

• Law & Order: SVU (2014) – Guest role
• Person of Interest (2014–2015) – Dominic Besson/Mini
• Modern Family (2016) – Dwight
• Swagger (2021–2023) – Recurring role

Podcast:

• Batman Unburied (2022) – Bruce Wayne/Batman

Net Worth

Winston Duke, actor and producer, has an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million USD.

His wealth is derived from his acting roles in major films like Black Panther and Us, his work as a producer, and endorsements, reflecting his growing prominence in the industry.