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Wesley Snipes first gained popularity after starring as Nino Brown in the 1991 crime dramaNew Jack City. This role solidified his status as a versatile actor capable of portraying complex and charismatic characters. On top of this, Snipes also holds a 5th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd dan black belt in Hapkido.
Then came 1998’sBlade, which made Wesley an icon in the action genre. His portrayal as Eric Brooks / Blade, a half-human/half-vampire, earned him a devoted fan base. With three Blade movies,Blade(1998),Blade II(2002), andBlade: Trinity(2004), Wesley was able to become a well-known superstar with a big bank account.
What is Wesley Snipes’ net worth?
ActorWesley Snipeshas a net worth of $9 million. He earns most of his money from his acting and producing work. TheBladefranchise was one of the biggest franchises that made Wesley a wealthy man. Snipes earned around $36 million from acting between 1996 to 2004. He reportedly earned $10 million from the firstBlademovie, $12 million fromBlade II, and $14 million fromBlade: Trinity.Apart from this Wesley has also produced some films including,The Art of War(2000) and its sequel,The Art of War II: Betrayal.
The actor also owns several high-value properties in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles that have proved to be an asset for him. He reportedly owned an apartment in New York but it was destroyed when the World Trade Center collapsed during the 9/11 attacks.
Also read:John Boyega Claims Blade Reboot is a “Spit in the face” of Wesley Snipes’ Legacy While Mahershala Ali Moves Ahead With Troubled Production
The actor faced legal troubles
When Snipes became a worldwide superstar, he faced legal troubles related to tax evasion and subsequently served a prison sentence from 2010 to 2013. After his release in 2013, he made a strong comeback, taking on a variety of roles in both film and television, proving his determination and talent.
Snipes continues to remain an influential figure in Hollywood, having paved the way for greater diversity in action cinema. Snipes’ has a strong influence on both martial arts and the film industry. With his diverse filmography, Snipes has proved that he is one of the biggest stars in the history of cinema.
Also read:“I’m gonna choke the f**k out of this guy”: Wesley Snipes Challenged Joe Rogan to UFC Duel to Escape Jail Term, Pay $9.5M IRS Debt
ABladereboot will be released in 2024
Snipes’Bladefranchise was a hit as it earned over $400 million at the global box office. A reboot which will be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is expected to be released on July 09, 2025, as part of Phase Five of the MCU, with Mahershala Ali in the title role.
The anticipation for the movie is quite high, but Ali has been disappointed with how the movie has been progressing so he reworked the film’s script multiple times. On top of that, the actor’s and Writers’ strike has also slowed down production.
Related:“The rights went back”: Wesley Snipes Could’ve Cost Marvel a Staggering $2.19B Loss Had it Not Been for ‘Blade’
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Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
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