Wesley Snipes

Born – July 31, 1962

Actor, Martial Artist, 57th Passenger

Won a Cable Ace Award in 1989. Remember those?

Starred in “Major League,” “Jungle Fever” and other hits in the ‘90s, went on to make a few films in the ‘00s, then went on to make license plates, in jail. For more on that, skip down a couple sentences.

Starred in “Passenger 57” … taught the whole world to always bet on black.

Went to jail for tax evasion, will be out in plenty of time to make more terrible straight-to-DVD movies.

Fun Fact: Is an accomplished martial artist and knows over 6,000 ways to beat the living crap out of you.

LATEST STORIES
  
Wesley Snipes Sued -- Now AMEX is On My Ass!?!

Wesley Snipes Sued
Now AMEX Is on My Ass?!

Wesley Snipes never left home without his American Express card -- problem is, he never paid his $30,000 bill before he went to prison ... this according to a new lawsuit. The credit card company… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 190 days ago
Wesley Snipes -- Downward-Facing Inmate

Wesley Snipes -- Downward-Facing Inmate

Wesley Snipes ain't exactly qualified to teach you about paying taxes -- but TMZ has learned Snipes is teaching yoga while he's locked up. Sources tell TMZ ... Snipes is teaching yoga to some of… READ MORE >

 - 514 days ago
Wesley Snipes in Prison -- Chickening Out for Xmas

Wesley Snipes in Prison -- Chickening Out for Xmas

Wesley Snipes can at least count on a solid meal for his first of three Christmases behind bars -- TMZ has learned ... the actor will feast on chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread ... and… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Holidaze - 522 days ago
Snipes, T.I., DMX, and Cam -- Present-less for X-Mas

Snipes, T.I., DMX, and Cam -- Present-less for X-Mas

Incarcerated celebs Wesley Snipes, T.I., DMX, and Cameron Douglas are on the naughty list this year (obviously) so Santa won't be paying them a visit ... in fact, they won't get any gifts… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 527 days ago
Snipes Appeal -- Let Me Out to Fight in Supreme Court

Snipes Appeal -- Let Me Out to Fight in Supreme Court

Wesley Snipes' attorneys just filed a new appeal -- asking the court to let him out of prison while he attempts to take his tax evasion fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.According to the… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 529 days ago
Wesley Snipes -- Pay Him, Pay Uncle Sam Too!

Wesley Snipes -- Pay Him, Pay Uncle Sam Too!

Wesley Snipes is good at getting paid, but bad at paying his taxes -- now a company that wants to work with Snipes while he's behind bars thinks it has a work-around. Appitalism.com is putting… READ MORE >

 - 533 days ago
Snipes: Prison Stinks ... Especially after Burrito Night

Snipes: Prison Stinks ... Especially after Burrito Night

After only one night behind bars, Wesley Snipes has already been subjected to cruel and unusual punishment ... the gaseous aftereffects of his prison's burrito night. Ay, caramba! Check out TMZ on… READ MORE >

 - 536 days ago
Wesley Snipes -- Viva La Prison Food

Wesley Snipes -- Viva La Prison Food

Wesley Snipes had one hell of a surprise waiting for him when he checked into federal prison yesterday  -- BURRITO NIGHT! TMZ has learned the "Passenger 57" star got to chow down on some… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 536 days ago
Snipes' Last Moment of Freedom -- Keep It Hood

Snipes' Last Moment of Freedom -- Keep It Hood

TMZ has obtained the last photo of  Wesley Snipes as a free man -- at least, for the next three years. This photo was taken this morning at Bradford Regional Airport in Pennsylvania -- near… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Developing Stories - 537 days ago
TMZ Live: Michael Jackson, Mel Gibson & Miley Cyrus

TMZ Live: Michael Jackson, Mel Gibson & Miley Cyrus

We took your questions on everything -- including Michael Jackson's new music video,  Mel Gibson's church taking a break, and Miley Cyrus' new Florida crib. Plus: Howard Stern ... five more… READ MORE >

TMZ Live - 537 days ago