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Mike Colter is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in Marvel's Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and Jessica Jones (2015; 2019), all set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has also appeared as Lemond Bishop in the television series The Good Wife (2010–2015) and ... (read complete bio)

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Mike Colter Biography

Mike Colter is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in Marvel's Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and Jessica Jones (2015; 2019), all set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has also appeared as Lemond Bishop in the television series The Good Wife (2010–2015) and The Good Fight (2017–present), Malcolm Ward in Ringer (2011–2012), Jameson Locke in the Halo franchise (2014–2015) and Agent J's father in Men in Black 3.





Mike Colter News

VIDEO: Gerard Butler & Mike Colter Star In PLANE Trailer Photo VIDEO: Gerard Butler & Mike Colter Star In PLANE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023

In the white-knuckle action movie PLANE, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island - only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. The cast also includes Yoson An, Daniella Pineda, Paul Ben-Victor, Remi Adeleke, and more. Watch the video now!

Paramount+ Renews EVIL For Fourth Season Photo Paramount+ Renews EVIL For Fourth Season
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022

Paramount+ today announced that its critically acclaimed original series, EVIL, was renewed for a fourth season. The first four episodes of season three of EVIL are currently available to stream. EVIL stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, and Dalya Knapp.

Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List o Photo Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category.

Tubi Strikes Major Film Deal With Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Photo Tubi Strikes Major Film Deal With Village Roadshow Entertainment Group
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2021

Upcoming feature films and Tubi Originals CINNAMON and MURDER CITY (wt) will be produced by Village Roadshow, alongside NBA MVP and cross-over talent Kevin Garnett and his Content Cartel (“Uncut Gems”), and iconic director and producer Oz Scott (“Black Lightning,” “S.W.A.T.”).  

COME FROM AWAY, OSLO, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter and More Receive 2021 TV Critic Photo COME FROM AWAY, OSLO, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter and More Receive 2021 TV Critics Choice Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2021

Nominations for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards were announced this afternoon and a slew of Broadway favorites are in the running at this year's ceremony.

Tony Goldwyn to Join Gerard Butler in THE PLANE Photo Tony Goldwyn to Join Gerard Butler in THE PLANE
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2021

The film follows follows commercial pilot Brodie Torrance (Butler) who successfully lands his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory. He and the passengers are threatened to be taken hostage by militant pirates. Brodie must rise to the occasion and keep his passengers safe long enough for authorities to arrive.

VIDEO: Watch the Teaser for CITY CONFIDENTIAL Return to A&E Photo VIDEO: Watch the Teaser for CITY CONFIDENTIAL Return to A&E
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021

A&E Network’s veteran true crime series “City Confidential” returns with all-new episodes to explore crimes that have impacted cities and towns across America. The iconic, noir-style series goes beyond the headlines to showcase the emotional and unexpected stories that catapulted unique communities, both large and small, into the public eye.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SOUTH OF HEAVEN Starring Jason Sudeikis Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SOUTH OF HEAVEN Starring Jason Sudeikis
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2021

After serving twelve years for armed robbery, Jimmy gets an early parole. Upon his release from prison he vows to give Annie, his childhood love, now dying from cancer, the best year of her life.

Karamo Brown and More Coming Up This Week A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH Photo Karamo Brown and More Coming Up This Week A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2021

Coming up this week on 'A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH': January 21 – January 29.

Deon Taylor Takes to the Streets of Florida with “This Is Why I Vote” Initiative Photo Deon Taylor Takes to the Streets of Florida with “This Is Why I Vote” Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2020

Director Deon Taylor (Black & Blue, Fatale) and founder of BE WOKE.VOTE with his partner Roxanne Avent Taylor (producer, Black & Blue, Fatale) is taking to the streets of Florida to encourage the Black and Brown community to go out to the polls via their new “THIS IS WHY I VOTE” initiative ahead of this Tuesday's election.

Mike Colter Videos

VIDEO: Mike Colter Talks MONSTERLAND on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Videoplay
VIDEO: Mike Colter Talks MONSTERLAND on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

by Stage Tube - Oct 15, 2020

Mike Colter stops by the show to chat about his new show "Monsterland" and how the premise of the Hulu series hits home in a terrifying way. Tune in for more with Mike Colter.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Hulu's MONSTERLAND Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Hulu's MONSTERLAND

by Stage Tube - Sep 10, 2020

Encounters with mermaids, fallen angels, and other strange beasts drive broken people to desperate acts in Monsterland, an anthology series based on the collection of stories from Nathan Ballingrud’s “North American Lake Monsters”.

VIDEO: Mike Colter Talks About His Toddler's Incredible Vocabulary on LATE LATE SHOW Videoplay
VIDEO: Mike Colter Talks About His Toddler's Incredible Vocabulary on LATE LATE SHOW

by Stage Tube - Sep 27, 2019

James Corden welcomes his guests Ellen Pompeo and Mike Colter and asks them about raising young children, something all three of them currently have in common, and Mike tells them about his 4-year-old daughter who is quick to let her dad know when she is parched. Watch the clip below!

VIDEO: Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin Star in BEFORE YOU KNOW IT Trailer Videoplay
VIDEO: Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin Star in BEFORE YOU KNOW IT Trailer

by Stage Tube - Jul 31, 2019

A new trailer has been released for BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. The film, directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, stars Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin, Hannah Pearl Utt, Jen Tullock, Mike Colter, and Alec Baldwin.

VIDEO: Netflix Unveils the Trailer for Upcoming Film EXTINCTION Starring Michael Peñ Videoplay
VIDEO: Netflix Unveils the Trailer for Upcoming Film EXTINCTION Starring Michael Peña and Lizzy Caplan

by Macon Prickett - Jul 11, 2018

A father has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on destruction. Now, fighting for their lives, he comes to realize an unknown strength to keep them safe from harm. Starring Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan and Mike Colter. Extinction premieres July 27, only on Netflix

VIDEO: MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE Final Season 2 Trailer Released Videoplay
VIDEO: MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE Final Season 2 Trailer Released

by Stage Tube - Jun 12, 2018

VIDEO: MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE Final Trailer Released

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for Marvel's LUKE CAGE Season Two Launching on Netflix Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for Marvel's LUKE CAGE Season Two Launching on Netflix June 22

by Macon Prickett - Jun 12, 2018

In the final trailer for the new season of Marvel's Luke Cage, which premieres globally on Netflix June 22, Mariah Dillard is faced with an imminent and formidable threat to her hold over Harlem - the unstoppable Bushmaster. Armed with Mariah's deepest secrets, Bushmaster endangers everything that she holds most dear. Meanwhile, Luke Cage wrestles with the idea of intervening and protecting Mariah for the good of Harlem.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares A New Clip from Marvel's LUKE CAGE, Premiering June 22 Videoplay
VIDEO: Netflix Shares A New Clip from Marvel's LUKE CAGE, Premiering June 22

by Macon Prickett - Jun 4, 2018

In season two of Marvel's Luke Cage (premiering June 22), Misty Knight grapples with the loss of her arm. She feels powerless and alone, but she's not. She finds solace in friend, Colleen Wing, who (with some tough love) inspires Misty to reclaim her power...

VIDEO: Netflix Shares A Clip from Marvel's LUKE CAGE Season 2 Videoplay
VIDEO: Netflix Shares A Clip from Marvel's LUKE CAGE Season 2

by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Luke Cage, the Hero of Harlem, is harassed by angry neighbors who are starting to see the cracks in this unbreakable hero.

VIDEO: Jane Lynch Talks Red Nose Day & HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT on TODAY Videoplay
VIDEO: Jane Lynch Talks Red Nose Day & HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT on TODAY

by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

The crowd on the TODAY plaza is all decked out in red noses to mark the Red Nose Day Special Thursday night on NBC. And so is Jane Lynch, who shares details about the show as well as about a special edition of 'Hollywood Game Night' to mark Red Nose Day.