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Method Man in Power Book II: Ghost (2020)

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Method Man

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Overview

  • Born
    March 2, 1971 · Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA
  • Birth name
    Clifford Smith
  • Nicknames
    • Johnny Blaze
    • Hott Nikkels
    • Iron Lung
    • Tical
    • Shakwon
    • Ticallion Stallion
    • The Panty Raider
    • Johnny Dangerous
    • Blazini
    • Methical
    • Mr. Mef
    • Meth
    • Calz
    • Big Dick Daddy
    • Calls
    • Even Bigger Dick Daddy
  • Height
    1.92 m

Biography

    • Award-winning actor, producer, musician, and entrepreneur Cliff "Method Man" Smith, has been forging an extraordinary and unparalleled path across all mediums since he first entered the scene 30 years ago.

      Smith currently stars as 'Attorney Davis MacLean' opposite Mary J. Blige in the worldwide hit STARZ series Power Book II: Ghost. The show, which completed production on its fourth season, follows the on-going journey of some of "Power's" most controversial characters, in addition to introducing new fan favorites.

      He was last seen in Paramount+'s feature film On the Come Up, which is based on a novel written by New York Times bestselling author, Angie Thomas. The film premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and was released in Septemeber 2022. Method received a 2023 NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this role. He recently wrapped production on Lionsgate's action thriller, Shadow Force, alongside Kerry Washington and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and on Carnegie Hill Entertainment's feature Bad Shabbos. Smith made his film debut in One Eight Seven and Belly, and his additional film credits include Concrete Cowboy, Peppermint, Last Looks, Keanu, Trainwreck, Red Tails, The Wackness, The Sitter, The Cobbler, the award-winning drama Garden State amongst many others.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Imprint

Family

  • Spouse
      Tamika Smith(March 3, 2001 - present)
  • Children
      Rae Smith
      Sha Smith
  • Parents
      Genola Smith
      Clifford Smith Sr.
  • Relatives
      Missy Smith(Sibling)

Trivia

  • Was an avid lacrosse player growing up.
  • Was considered for the role of Jango Fett in Star Wars, épisode II : L'Attaque des clones (2002).
  • Announced he will star in the sequel to How High alongside Redman.
  • At almost 6' 4", he's the tallest member of the Wu Tang Clan.
  • Was named Method Man by Wu-Tang producer RZA after the film Xiao zi ming da (1979). The word "Method" was also slang for weed in their neighborhood.

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