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Who is Wesley Snipes Partner? What’s His Net Worth 2022? Kids

Who is Wesley Snipes Partner? What’s His Net Worth 2022? Kids

Facts of Wesley Snipes

Full Name:Wesley Snipes
Birth Date:July 31, 1962
Age:61 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Actor, Director
Country:United States
Horoscope:Leo
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m)
WifeNakyung Park
Net Worth$10 Million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Birth PlaceFlоrіdа Оrlаndо
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack
EducationЈоnеѕ Ніgh Ѕсhооl, Ѕtаtе Unіvеrѕіtу of New York, Ѕоuthwеѕt Соllеgе
FatherМаrуаnn Ѕnіреѕ
MotherWеѕlеу Rudоlрh
KidsIset Jua-T Snipes, Akhenaten Kihwa-T Snipes, Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes, Alimayu Moa-T Snipes
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American actor, Wesley Snipes is popular for his film roles include New Jack City (1991), White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Passenger 57 (1992), Demolition Man (1993), and U.S. Marshals (1998).

Also, he is famous for his film roles in the Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy (1998–2004), The Expendables 3 (2014 film), and for his role in The Player (2015).

Who are the Parents of Wesley Snipes?

Born as the son of the parents’ Wеѕlеу Rudоlрh (mother) аnd Маrуаnn Ѕnіреѕ (father). He was born on Јulу 31st, 1962 іn Flоrіdа’ѕ Оrlаndо but grew up in New York City. Having American nationality, Wesley is of black ethnicity.

From Јоnеѕ Ніgh Ѕсhооl, he соmрlеtеd hіѕ ѕсhооlіng. At school, he grew interested in performing arts. Also, he was heavily involved in martial arts while performing arts. Snipes began his life-long dedication to the art of fighting from the age of 12. He joined thе Ѕtаtе Unіvеrѕіtу of New York. Then he went tо Ѕоuthwеѕt Соllеgе іn located in Lоѕ Аngеlеѕ, Саlіfоrnіа.

Married Twice; Who is Wesley Snipes Partner?

The actor has been married twice in his life. Currently, Wesley lives with his partner/wife Nakyung Park aka Nikki Park. Prior to his current wife, Wesley was married to his first wife April Dubois. Snipes and April married in the year 1985. But after 5 years of their married life, the couple’s relationship changed. Finally, Wesley and April had a divorce in the year 1990.

Wesley Snipes with his wife Nakyung Park
Caption: Wesley Snipes with his wife Nakyung Park (Photo: Medium)

After the divorce, he engaged in a relationship with his current partner Park. Snipes and Nakyung exchanged the wedding vows on March 17, 2003. Before their marriage, they had spent more than a decade dating together. Nakyung became 2nd wife of Wesley.

From their married life, they became parents of four children. They are one daughter Iset Jua-T Snipes and three sons Akhenaten Kihwa-T Snipes, Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes, and Alimayu Moa-T Snipes. The actor believes that his daughter is responsible for saving his and his wife’s life on the September 11, 2001, incident where the US was attacked by al-Qaeda.

Wesley Snipes with his wife Nakyung Park and their kids
Caption: Wesley Snipes with his wife Nakyung Park and their kids (Photo: Pinterest)

In an interview he said

“We were taking care of her in Los Angeles because there’s a tradition that you don’t travel with a newborn. So, literally, we were lying in bed, and my sister called me and said, ‘Turn on the TV.’ Our daughter’s lying there between us, and I looked over at my lady and said, ‘Baby, our place is gone!’ I just turned to my daughter and started kissing her. ‘That’s why you came, my girl. You saved our lives… you’re a lifesaver!’”

Legal Issues & Tax Fraud of Snipes

Snipes was charged with conspiring to defraud the U.S. government in 2006, just two years after the release of Blade Trilogy. Then he counts of making a false claim for payment against the U.S. Also, he was charged with a further six counts of failing to file tax returns. Wesley had filed fraudulent tax returns for refunds amounting to tens of millions of dollars.

Wesley Snipes in Jail
Caption: Wesley Snipes in Jail (Photo: Pinterest)

From 1999 to 2004, he was charged with failing to file tax returns. The actor has earned $37.9 million from his acting career between 1996 and 2004. But he apparently failed to pay any taxes during that entire time. He was acquitted of all felony charges in the year 2008. Also, he was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges for failing to file tax returns.

Wesley Snipes walking
Caption: Wesley Snipes walking (Photo: Daily Mail)

The actor Wesley was sentenced to three years in prison and released in the year 2013. He worked the rest of his sentence under house arrest. During his prison sentence, he was required to pay $17 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties to the IRS.

Wesley Life after Release from Prison

Wesley jumped straight back into the acting world after being released from prison. The actor featured in a role in the film The Expendables 3. Also, he has appeared in movies like Chi-Raq and Dolemite is My Name. Then Wesley reported being involved in the film Coming 2 America.

Wesley Snipes talking with Journalist after releasing from jail
Caption: Wesley Snipes talking with Journalist after releasing from jail (Photo: USA Today)

The actor holds a fifth-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and a second-degree black belt in Hapkido. He has been trained in the arts of Capoeira, Shaolin Kung Fu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and kickboxing as well.

What’s Wesley Snipes Net Worth?

The actor Wesley has been earning a decent worth of money from his professional career. Wesley Snipes has an estimated net worth of $10 million as of 2022. He has earned a handsome salary from his acting career. It is the only source of his earning.

Wesley Snipes coming out of his car
Caption: Wesley Snipes coming out of his car (Photo: HotCars)

The actor Wesley’s first film in the series grossed $150 million worldwide, prompting the creation of two further films; Blade II and Blade: Trinity. So we can say that Snipes has been luxurious life out of his earnings.

Career Highlights

  • Snipes is an actor, director, film producer, martial artist, and author.
  • He came into the limelight for his film roles include New Jack City (1991), White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Passenger 57 (1992), Demolition Man (1993), U.S. Marshals (1998), and the Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy (1998–2004), The Expendables 3 (2014 film) and for his role on The Player (2015).
Wesley Snipes posing for a picture
Caption: Wesley Snipes posing for a picture (Photo: Pinterest)
  • Then Wesley formed a production company, Amen-Ra Films, in 1991, and a subsidiary, Black Dot Media, to develop projects for film and television.
  • Since the age of 12, he has been training in martial arts, earning a 5th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and 2nd dan black belt in Hapkido.

FAQs of Wesley Snipes

Who is Wesley Snipes?

Snipes is popular for his film roles including New Jack City (1991), White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Passenger 57 (1992), Demolition Man (1993), and U.S. Marshals (1998).

Where was Wesley Snipes born?

He was born on Јulу 31st, 1962 іn Flоrіdа’ѕ Оrlаndо but grew up in New York City.