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See Michael B. Jordan's career – 'Sinners,' 'Creed,' and Oscars win

Yasmeen Hamadeh David Baratz
Updated March 16, 2026, 10:27 a.m. ET
After a long, heated race, Michael B. Jordan is officially an Oscar winner. The actor, producer and director took home the award for best actor at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, for his lead dual roles in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." Prior to his Oscar-winning role, however, Jordan initially broke out in television, playing Wallace in Season 1 of the HBO crime drama series "The Wire." His film breakout role was "Fruitvale Station," and he's also known for his work in the "Creed" and "Black Panther" movies. Scroll through to see more photos of the actor, also known as MBJ, throughout his career and his journey to the Oscars . Pictured here, Jordan poses with the Oscar for best actor for "Sinners" in the Oscars photo room at the 98th Academy Awards.
After a long, heated race, Michael B. Jordan is officially an Oscar winner.

The actor, producer and director took home the award for best actor at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, for his lead dual roles in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."

Prior to his Oscar-winning role, however, Jordan initially broke out in television, playing Wallace in Season 1 of the HBO crime drama series "The Wire." His film breakout role was "Fruitvale Station," and he's also known for his work in the "Creed" and "Black Panther" movies.

Scroll through to see more photos of the actor, also known as MBJ, throughout his career and his journey to the Oscars.

Pictured here, Jordan poses with the Oscar for best actor for "Sinners" in the Oscars photo room at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Jordan's Oscar-winning portrayal of twin brothers Stack and Smoke in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
Jordan's Oscar-winning portrayal of twin brothers Stack and Smoke in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."
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Smoke (Michael B. Jordan, left) and Sammie (Miles Caton) in "Sinners."
Smoke (Michael B. Jordan, left) and Sammie (Miles Caton) in "Sinners."
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Michael B. Jordan as Smoke in the 2025 thriller "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan as Smoke in the 2025 thriller "Sinners."
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Michael B. Jordan poses for a USA TODAY photo shoot with director Ryan Coogler while promoting "Sinners" in New York City.
Michael B. Jordan poses for a USA TODAY photo shoot with director Ryan Coogler while promoting "Sinners" in New York City.
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Michael B. Jordan joined Michael K. Williams and Andre Royo, costars from HBO's "The Wire," at New York Fashion Week on Feb. 3, 2006.
Michael B. Jordan joined Michael K. Williams and Andre Royo, costars from HBO's "The Wire," at New York Fashion Week on Feb. 3, 2006.
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One of Michael B. Jordan's early acting gigs was on the ABC television soap opera "All My Children" in the early 2000s. Pictured here, a young Jordan attends a T-Mobile event in New York City in 2006.
One of Michael B. Jordan's early acting gigs was on the ABC television soap opera "All My Children" in the early 2000s.

Pictured here, a young Jordan attends a T-Mobile event in New York City in 2006.
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Michael B. Jordan and Melonie Diaz in a scene from the 2013 film "Fruitvale Station."
Michael B. Jordan and Melonie Diaz in a scene from the 2013 film "Fruitvale Station."
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Michael B. Jordan poses for a portrait during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19, 2013, in Park City, Utah.
Michael B. Jordan poses for a portrait during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19, 2013, in Park City, Utah.
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Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan attend the 45th NAACP Image Awards presented by TV One at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2014, in Pasadena, California.
Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan attend the 45th NAACP Image Awards presented by TV One at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2014, in Pasadena, California.
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Michael B. Jordan arrives at the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014.
Michael B. Jordan arrives at the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014.
Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY
Michael B. Jordan played Adonis Johnson opposite Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in "Creed," a 2015 spinoff of the "Rocky" franchise.
Michael B. Jordan played Adonis Johnson opposite Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in "Creed," a 2015 spinoff of the "Rocky" franchise.
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Michael B. Jordan played Johnny Storm alongside Kate Mara as Sue Storm in the 2015 film "Fantastic Four."
Michael B. Jordan played Johnny Storm alongside Kate Mara as Sue Storm in the 2015 film "Fantastic Four."
Ben Rothstein, 20th Century Fox
Jamie Bell, Miles Teller, Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan attend the New York premiere of "Fantastic Four" at Williamsburg Cinemas on Aug. 4, 2015, in New York City.
Jamie Bell, Miles Teller, Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan attend the New York premiere of "Fantastic Four" at Williamsburg Cinemas on Aug. 4, 2015, in New York City.
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
From left, Michael B. Jordan, Spike Lee and John David Washington attend the 19th Annual AFI Awards on Jan. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles.
From left, Michael B. Jordan, Spike Lee and John David Washington attend the 19th Annual AFI Awards on Jan. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images For AFI
Michael B. Jordan and Oprah Winfrey speak during Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations on Feb. 5, 2019, in New York City.
Michael B. Jordan and Oprah Winfrey speak during Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations on Feb. 5, 2019, in New York City.
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
Michael B. Jordan backstage at the 88th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan backstage at the 88th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images
Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger squared off against the Black Panther played by Chadwick Boseman in the 2018 film "Black Panther."
Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger squared off against the Black Panther played by Chadwick Boseman in the 2018 film "Black Panther."
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Michael B. Jordan accepts the best villain award for his role in "Black Panther" onstage during the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards on June 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, California.
Michael B. Jordan accepts the best villain award for his role in "Black Panther" onstage during the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards on June 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, California.
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From left, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o celebrate on stage as the cast of "Black Panther" accepts the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2019.
From left, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong'o celebrate on stage as the cast of "Black Panther" accepts the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2019.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Michael B. Jordan poses for a USA TODAY photo while promoting "Creed 2."
Michael B. Jordan poses for a USA TODAY photo while promoting "Creed 2."
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Michael B. Jordan attends the 91st annual Academy Awards with his mother, Donna Jordan, on Feb. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan attends the 91st annual Academy Awards with his mother, Donna Jordan, on Feb. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Michael B. Jordan starred opposite Jamie Foxx in the 2019 film "Just Mercy," the story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his work to free Walter MacMillian from prison.
Michael B. Jordan starred opposite Jamie Foxx in the 2019 film "Just Mercy," the story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his work to free Walter MacMillian from prison.
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Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx attend an event to promote the film "Just Mercy" on Dec. 17, 2019, in New York City.
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx attend an event to promote the film "Just Mercy" on Dec. 17, 2019, in New York City.
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Michael B. Jordan, Kendrick Sampson and others participate in the Hollywood talent agencies march to support Black Lives Matter protests on June 6, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.
Michael B. Jordan, Kendrick Sampson and others participate in the Hollywood talent agencies march to support Black Lives Matter protests on June 6, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Michael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" on Dec. 9, 2021, in New York City.
Michael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" on Dec. 9, 2021, in New York City.
Theo Wargo, Getty Images For Sony Pictures
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar party following the 94th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California, on March 27, 2022.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar party following the 94th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California, on March 27, 2022.
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Michael B. Jordan attends the ceremony to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan attends the ceremony to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images
Michael B. Jordan and Tom Cruise attend the premiere of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" on May 15, 2025, in London.
Michael B. Jordan and Tom Cruise attend the premiere of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" on May 15, 2025, in London.
Jeff Spicer, Getty Images For Paramount Pictures
Michael B. Jordan accepts the Oscar for best actor for "Sinners" during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 15, 2026.
Michael B. Jordan accepts the Oscar for best actor for "Sinners" during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 15, 2026.
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Michael B. Jordan poses in the press room at the Oscars on March 15, 2026.
Michael B. Jordan poses in the press room at the Oscars on March 15, 2026.
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Michael B. Jordan attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.
Michael B. Jordan attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.
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