Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Iva Colter
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Calhoun County High School, University of South Carolina, Rutgers University
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,996 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Career
Career spanning 21 years (2004-2025)
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Year context
Born in 1976 -- US bicentennial; Apple Computer founded; Gerald Ford was US president
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Filmography (19)
Biography
Mike Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and Jessica Jones (2015; 2019). He has also appeared as Lemond Bishop in the television series The Good Wife (2010–2015) and The Good Fight (2018–2019), Malcolm Ward in Ringer (2011–2012), Agent J's father in Men in Black 3 (2012), Jameson Locke in the Halo franchise (2014–2015), and David Acosta, a former journalist studying to be a Catholic priest in the CBS/Paramount+ series Evil (2019–2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mike Colter?
Mike Colter is 49 years old, born on .
Where was Mike Colter born?
Mike Colter was born in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.
What movies or shows has Mike Colter been in?
Mike Colter has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include Alarum (2025), The Union (2024), Plane (2023), I'm Charlie Walker (2022), Fatale (2020).
What is Mike Colter known for?
Mike Colter is primarily known as an actor. Mike Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and Jessica Jones (2015; 2019).…
Where can I find more information about Mike Colter?
You can find more about Mike Colter on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
