A Look At Wesley Snipes' Best Roles!

Wesley Snipes

Born July 31, 1962 in Orlando, Florida, American actor and director Wesley Snipes had a passion for acting and martial arts from an early age. Wesley would begin training in marital arts at the age of 12 and has since earned a black belt in both Shotokan Karate and Hapkido. Studying performing arts in both high school and university, Wesley was discovered at the age of 23 while performing in a competition.

'Wildcats'

Wesley Snipes would make his big film debut in Goldie Hawn sports comedy Wildcats (1986). Wildcats would only be the start for Snipes who would go on to star in popular TV series Miami Vice as well as Michael Jackson's nemesis in Jackson's hit music video "Bad"! "Bad" would catch the eye of many big name directors including Spike Lee!

'Jungle Fever'

In 1990, Wesley Snipes and director Spike Lee would team up for a duo of successes. First starring in musical comedy Mo'Better Blues, it would be 1991's interracial romance drama Jungle Fever that would really catch the attention of audiences! Tackling complicated and timely social issues, the film would receive stellar reviews for its intricately laid plot!

'New Jack City'

Rightly deserving of all the praise he was receiving, this next role would be written specifically for Wesley Snipes by screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper! Playing drug lord "Nino Brown", Snipes was cementing himself firmly as a force to reckoned with in the crime/action genre!

'White Men Can't Jump'

Having already played a football and baseball player, it was time for Snipes to take on basketball in this next film! Showing off his humorous side, Snipes will keep you laughing as a street-ball hustler in 1992's White Men Can't Jump!

'One Night Stand'

For his next role in 1997 drama One Night Stand, Wesley Snipes would win the award for Best Actor at the 54th Venice Film Festival! Having grown quite the fan base, Wesley could have never imagined the amount of attention he would receive after this next role...

'Blade'

Based off of the Marvel comics, Wesley Snipes would become the face of vampire hunter "Blade" in the Blade trilogy! While the film wouldn't see critical success, fans sure did love him and couldn't get enough of the handsome crime fighter! Blade would become Snipes best commercial success grossing over $150 million globally!

'Brooklyn's Finest'

Even though Blade would bring Wesley Snipes a large fan following, the early 2000's would prove to be a rough time for the established actor. The third Blade film, Trinity (2004), would be the last theater release for Snipes until 2009! Having struggled with tax problems, Snipes wasn't able to make his theater comeback until 2009 when he landed the role of "Caz" in crime drama Brooklyn's Finest!

'The Expendables 3'

Wesley Snipes' tax problems would continue to haunt him, forcing him to turn down a part in 2010's The Expendables due to not being allowed to leave the United States. Luckily for Snipes, by 2014, with his problems behind him he was able to take on a part in The Expendables 3 joining an impressive all-star cast including Terry Crews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone!

On and off-screen, American actor Wesley Snipes is someone you don't want to mess with! With dynamite talent and a black belt in marital arts, Wesley is truly a force to be reckoned with. In honor of the star's 60th birthday, here is a look back at his impressive career!

These Are Wesley Snipes' Best Roles

Tackling complicated and timely social issues, the film would receive stellar reviews for its intricately laid plot!

After years of building up an impressive resume, in 1998 Wesley Snipes would become the face of Marvel comics vampire hunter "Blade" in the Blade trilogy!

While the film wouldn't see critical success, fans sure did love him and couldn't get enough of the handsome crime fighter! Blade would become Snipes best commercial success grossing over $150 million globally!