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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<a href="/biography/michael-ealy">Michael Ealy</a> was born on August 3, 1973, in Washington, D.C., and spent his early childhood in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended Springbrook High School and went on to earn a degree from the University of Maryland. His early interest in acting led him to participate in several off-Broadway theater productions.

<h2>Film Career Breakthrough</h2>
Ealy made his film debut in 2001 with a supporting role as Greg in the romantic comedy Kissing Jessica Stein. The following year, he appeared in both Bad Company (2002) and gained wider recognition for his breakout role as Ricky Nash in the hit film Barbershop (2002), after relocating to Los Angeles. His performance helped cement his status in Hollywood and opened doors for more substantive film roles.

<h2>Notable Film Roles</h2>
In 2003, Ealy played Slap Jack in 2 Fast 2 Furious, a sequel in the popular Fast and Furious franchise. The next year, he reprised his role of Ricky Nash in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. Other significant film appearances include November and Never Die Alone in 2004, and the independent drama Jellysmoke in 2005, in which he played the character Jacob. In 2008, he starred alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith">Will Smith</a> in the drama Seven Pounds, further elevating his film career.

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<h2>Television Career</h2>
<a href="/biography/michael-ealy">Michael Ealy</a> made his television debut in 2000 with the series Metropolis. He went on to appear in several notable television projects, including ER in 2002 and the TV movie adaptation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zora_Neale_Hurston">Zora Neale Hurston</a>’s novel Their Eyes Were Watching God in 2005. His role in the critically acclaimed Showtime series Sleeper Cell (2005–2006) earned him an Emmy nomination. He also had recurring or guest roles in series such as Suspect (2007), FlashForward (2009–2010), and The Good Wife (2010).

<h2>Continued Success and Recognition</h2>
Throughout his career, Ealy has also appeared in several music videos, collaborating with artists like <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a>, <a href="/biography/beyonce">Beyoncé</a>, and <a href="/biography/john-legend">John Legend</a>. His strong performances have earned him multiple award nominations. In 2005, he won the Black Reel Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in Their Eyes Were Watching God. He also received the Best Supporting Actor award from the African American Film Critics Association in 2010 for his role in For Colored Girls. Other notable performances include Think Like a Man (2012), for which he received further critical recognition.

<h2>Recent Film and Television Work</h2>
<a href="/biography/michael-ealy">Michael Ealy</a> continued to build his career with roles in films such as Margaret (2011), Underworld: Awakening (2012), Unconditional (2012), Last Vegas (2013), About Last Night (2014), Think Like a Man Too (2014), and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Perfect_Guy_(2015_film)">The Perfect Guy</a> (2015). On television, his more recent appearances include episodes of WWE Raw (2012), co-starring in the sci-fi series Almost Human (2013–2014), a key role in The Following (2015), and the crime drama Secrets and Lies (2016).

<h2>Personal Life and Trademark Features</h2>
<a href="/biography/michael-ealy">Michael Ealy</a> is often recognized for his distinctive blue eyes, which have become something of a personal trademark. He married longtime partner Khatira Rafiqzada in 2012. The couple welcomed a son in 2014. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately three million U.S. dollars. Ealy remains committed to his craft, consistently delivering impactful performances across film and television.

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