Michael Rainey Jr. is an American actor best known for his work on Power and Power Book II: Ghost as Tariq St. Patrick. He also appeared in Orange Is the New Black as Michael Burset and in Barbershop: The Next Cut as Jalen.

Rainey Jr.’s career began at eleven when he appeared in Un Altro Mundo. He has since been in films and television shows such as Orange is the New Black, Barbershop, Amateur, 211, and Power. Rainey Jr. is currently starring as Tariq St. Patrick in the extended Power franchise, Book II, as the show’s main character.

Michael Rainey Jr. Biography

Early Life

Michael Rainey Jr. (born September 22, 2000). Michael Rainey Sr. and Shauna Small raised Rainey Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky. He is of Jamaican origin through his mother. Rainey Jr. was reared on Staten Island, New York, by his father, who is from New York. Rainey Jr. supports ‘Find and Feed,’ an Indiana-based organization that helps people experiencing homelessness.

Education

Michael Rainey Jr. enrolled at an uncertain auxiliary school near where his people relocated after he was imagined in 2018. It’s unclear whether he intends to pursue advanced education.

Career

Rainey’s breakthrough came in 2010 when he was cast in the Italian film ‘Another World,’ a play on the phrase “an alternate universe.” He played the adolescent that the legend’s father had away from home in Nairobi, Kenya when he was just ten years old.

The star’s breakthrough role came in 2012 when he played the lead part of Woody next to rapper and performer Common in Sheldon Candis’ bad behavior sensation “LUV.”

In 2013, he had the opportunity to play Michael Burset in an episode of the phenomenal “Orange Is the New Black.” His most notable achievement to date came in 2014 when he took over the job he is most well-known for – Tariq St.

Patrick in “Power,” in which he remained close to 50 Cent for an extended period till 2020. His role as Jalen in “Barbershop: The Next Cut” in 2016 wasn’t a lead role, but he got one two years later when he played Terron Forte in “Amateur” and Kenny Rastell alongside Nicholas Cage in “211.”

Following his repetitious role in “Power,” Michael finally got the limelight he deserved in the series’ sequel as Tariq St. John.

Patrick appears in “Power Book II: Ghost,” which begins in 2020 and continues to the present. With ten acting credits added to his resume, Michael appears to be progressing rapidly with his current vigor.

While Michael Rainey Jr. is known for his music, acting is now his primary source of income. In any case, Michael has now been chosen for distinction in several events for his show in “Power,” the first of which was the Image Award in the Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie, or Limited Series) class in 2018. In 2019, the nominations for the Bet Award in the Young Stars Award category and the National Film and Television Award in the Best Newcomer role were announced.

Rainey Jr. and Power co-star Gianni Paolo founded Twenty-Two Entertainment in March 2022. The Crew Has It, a self-hosted podcast, is the first endeavor. Artists For Artists, founded by Kenan Thompson and John Ryan Jr. in December 2021, entirely funds Twenty-Two Entertainment.

Personal Life

Here are some of his hobbies:

He routinely goes to the rec place for prosperity arranging.

He takes an interest in the relationship of her family.

Michael adores shopping in various shopping centers and going with loved ones.

He prefers broad drives.

Michael Rainey Jr. loves to play and watch sports.

He prefers horse riding in her extra time. He venerates investigating exceptional books.

Filmography

2010: Un Altro Mondo
2010: Waiting Room
2010: Sunny & Share Love You
2012: LUV
2013: The Butler
2014: Second Chance Christmas
2016: Barbershop: The Next Cut
2018: Amateur
2018: 211

Television

2022: Power Book IV: Force
2020–present: Power Book II: Ghost
2014–2020: Power
2010–2015: Orange Is the New Black

Michael Rainey Jr.’s Girlfriend

While the Hollywood actor prefers to keep his personal life private, it is reported that in 2019, he began dating Ugandan beauty Eva Apio, whose mother is the daughter of supermodel Eva Mbabazi.

There is now no evidence that the two have isolated. Still, it appears so to the fans, given that both have dispensed with sharing photographs from their internet-based media stages.

It is assumed that the connection faded because they were overly involved and too far apart to see one other regularly, resulting in a two-sided reduction in interest. There might be no other young woman Michael is related to.

Age

He is 22 years of age. Born on September 22, 2000.

Social Media

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Net Worth

Michael Rainey Jr. is a talented Jamaican-American actor who has captivated audiences with his remarkable performances. With an estimated net worth of $2 million, this rising star has garnered significant acclaim for his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. From his breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed drama series “Power” to his captivating performances in various films and TV shows, Rainey Jr. continues to showcase his immense talent and drive. With his undeniable charisma and dedication to his craft, Michael Rainey Jr. is undoubtedly a rising force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

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