Wesley Snipes Biography

Wesley Trent Snipes, a Hollywood actor and film producer, is known for playing the role of Blade in Marvel’s Blade film trilogy. The actor has landed a number of major roles in numerous movies and TV series including Chaos, Game of Death, and Unstoppable. In 2017, he appeared in two movies Armed Response and The Recall.

Early Life, Biography and Family of Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes was born with his birth name as Wesley Trent Snipes who was born on July 31, 1962. He is the son of Marian Snipes and Wesley R. Snipes.

Wesley was born in Orlando, Florida in the United States. He is a martial artist and a film producer by profession.

Wesley Snipes Career

He was seen with his Marvel Comics character within the Blade movie trilogy, where he is able to capture many people’s attention as a brilliant actor.

Wesley’s name is Maryann and she worked at a school as a teacher’s assistant as her profession. Likewise, Wesley’s father is an aeronautical engineer whose name is Wesley Rudolph Snipes. She spent most of her childhood in the Bronx, New York, and there she did her first school studies.

Wesley joined the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art for his initial phase of schooling. In addition to this, he again joined the education of Jones High School. After attending the State University of New York, he gained some of his interest working in television and movies.

After completing the college level of education from Southwest College Los Angeles, he began his career at the age of 23. He made his official debut in the year 1986 and played as a Goldie Hawn character within Wildcats, which was appreciated by many of his fans around the world.

Wesley Snipes Net Worth, Salary, and Main Source of Income

Wesley Snipes estimated net worth is $10 million, based on celebrity net worth. He has amassed a large amount of net worth from his movies and television series. In 1986, he received a $30 million salary for his debut film Wildcats. In 1994, his salary was $7 million for Drop Zone.

In the year 2004, the actor landed the lead role in the blockbuster movie Blade: Trinity which turned out to be a commercial success as it grossed $128 million at the worldwide box office on a budget of $65 million. For the main role of him in the film, the actor received about $ 13 million. The film starring Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds.

In 2010, he was sentenced to three years in prison for failing to file US federal income tax returns. He was required to pay $17 million in taxes, interest, and penalties to the IRS. Snipes has a luxurious $10 million home in New Jersey.

Wife, married, and relationship to Wesley Snipes

Wesley is a responsible father of six who takes good care of his family. He was initially dating his romance April Dubois whom he later married in 1985 and unfortunately divorced in 1990.

He had a son from April’s side, and for the second time, he married his girlfriend Nakyung Park, whom he married shortly after the affair.

He has 4 children on the park side and they were officially married on March 17, 2003. There are no rumors of this couple getting divorced and their bio states that they have been properly managing their career and personal lives side by side. .

Wesley stated in an interview that he got a very understanding spouse who supports him in making the right decision in his life. Wesley enjoys traveling and spending time with his children and his spouse in his spare time.

Height, age and other facts of Wesley Snipes

• Wesley is 1.75m (5’9′) and his weight is also well controlled.
• Wesley’s age as of 2019 is 56 years old.
• He has an American nationality and his ethnic origin is black.