Happy Birthday, Michael Ealy! His Life In Film

The talented actor turns the big 5-0 today.

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Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)  - Michael Ealy made his film acting debut in this indie romantic comedy about a Jewish copy editor who's tired of blind dates from hell. The up-and-coming thespian was cast in the small role of Greg, one of her dates who memorably wore a cowboy hat.   (Photo: fox Searchlight Pictures)
Barbershop (2002)  - In this classic ensemble comedy — about a barbershop owner (Ice Cube) who sells his shop to a shady loan shark (Keith David) — Ealy landed the role of Ricky Nash, a barber who's falsely accused of a robbery. The role garnered him budding attention as a Hollywood sex symbol.   (Photo: MGM)2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)  - Ealy crossed over to Hollywood action films when he was cast in the second installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. In this John Singleton-directed race car film, Ealy plays street car racer Slap Jack. Also starring in the action drama are Tyrese, the late Paul Walker, Eva Mendes and Ludacris.(Photo: Universal Pictures)

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With an acting resume that covers over two decades, Michael Ealy has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors. Known for his dramatic intensity (magnified by his blue eyes), the Maryland-raised actor can play the sexy leading man, dramatic roles or even a villain. On his 50th birthday, get to know Michael Ealy through his life in films. (Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment)

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