Michael Colyar
Michael Colyar is a versatile personality popular as actor, comedian, voice actor, radio, and television personality best known as the author of A Funny Thing Happened on the White House, I Knocked on the Door, and a Brother Answered. Similarly, he is also famous for his performance in the TV shows like The Rich and the Ruthless and Homeboys in Outer Space.
Early Life, Bio, And Education
Michael Colyar was born on February 9, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. He holds American nationality and belongs to the black ethnicity. He prefers living a low key life; thus, the information regarding her parents, siblings, and other family members are not available.
Colyar went to Morgan Park High School and graduated in 1975. Later, he enrolled Olive Harvey Junior and then at the Chicago State University.
Professional Career
The 62 years old Michael Colyar debuted in the acting field as Body Guard in 1987's film Hollywood Shuffle. The following year, he appeared in the movie Johnny Be Good and the television series such as Dragnet and 227.
Similarly, in 1990, the actor appeared in three films, Downtown, Zapped Again!, The Closer, and a television series Equal Justice. Michael is also famous for his roles in movies such as Poetic Justice, House Party 3, Alien Avengers, Clean Up Men, and A Christmas Wedding.
Furthermore, his television work credits include The John Larroquette Show, Homeboys in Outer Space, Martin, Barbershop, Everybody Hates Chris, The Cleveland Show, Family Time, and many more.
Net Worth And Salary
Michael Colyar has ama s sed an impressive net worth of $2 million according to the Celebrity NetWorth. He earns a good sum of salary as an actor, comedian, entertainer, voice actor, author, TV and radio personality.
The primary sources of Michael's earning are his appearances in television series and films. Additionally, he also receives a hefty amount of money from sponsors, television advertisements, and endorsements deals.
Colyar has appeared in numerous films and television series. Some of his movies' box office earnings with its budgets are listed below:
Films |
Budget |
Box Office |
Cast Members |
Hot Shots! Part Deux |
$25 million |
$133.8 million |
Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino, Brenda Bakke, Richard Crenna |
What's Love Got to Do with It |
$15 million |
$39.1 million |
Angela Ba s sett, Laurence Fishburne |
Poetic Justice |
$14 million |
$27 million |
Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Tyra Ferrell, Regina King, Joe Torry |
Norbit |
$60 million |
$159.3 million |
Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Eddie Griffin, Terry Crews, Charlie Murphy, Cuba Gooding Jr., Katt Williams, Marlon Wayans |
Personal Life; Married, Wife, And Children
Michael Colyar is married to wife Brooks Jackson. The couple is so private about their personal life that they have even not shared their wedding date and other details of their relationship.
The pair is living a blissful marital life and is yet to welcome child of their own. They might have planned to welcome a new member in their family soon. To date, there are no rumors and news of their divorce and extramarital affairs.