There's all kinds of depictions of black men. You have the Denzel Washingtons and the Will Smiths; that's wonderful, but that doesn't represent everyone. There's a Russell Crowe... well, you know, there's a black Russell Crowe. — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
That's something a lot of folks don't know about me - I'm pretty darn funny. — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
When I was young, I had a favorite movie star. One day, I saw one of his movies, and it was bad, and he… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
People know Tyler Perry, and there are standards they've come to expect from him. His brand is uplifting, and it's something a lot of… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I enjoy logic and logic puzzles. And filmmaking is one fun logic puzzle that you gotta win. — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
In my early childhood, I was a performer by nature. I used to do puppet shows as a kid and entertain kids in classes… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
My favorite TV couple is Edith and Archie Bunker. Because they were such individuals that I can't imagine anyone else playing them. And I… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I've never excluded myself because of color. It's never been part of the radar, when I look at anything I do. The majority of… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
Recognizing absolutely depends on the public that I'm out with. If I'm in Atlanta, it's definitely Why Did I Get Married. If I'm in… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
There's a way that white people and black people spoke in the '70s that is nothing like how they speak now. They spoke from… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
Since I do seven different styles of martial arts, I don't foresee myself fighting the same in any two movies. I think every fighting… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I've sold scripts in the past, and also a TV pilot that didn't get made, to Fox. But yeah, I've been writing for a… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I love the movie 'Taken,' but the dialogue in the beginning of that movie is hilarious. They're talking, these commando types, and there's dialogue… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I take every role seriously. Personally, I never look at any role as Michael White. I've done that my entire life. — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
I don't know when the last time I had fried chicken was. Must've been years. As soon as I think about eating it, I… — Michael Jai White Copy Share Image
