Jelani Asar Snipes is a star kid who is better known as the first-born child of Wesley Snipes and April Dubois. His father who started off his acting in the mid-80s made his first break following his acclaimed role in the 1991 movie New Jack City. Over the years, the prominent actor worked in a handful of movies like Passenger 57, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and The Expendables 3.
Once, Wesley’s son also shared the screen with his father in the 1990 musical drama Mo Better Blues. But, let’s know does Jelani still follow in his fathers’ footsteps or is looking for something else?
Here is everything you are looking for Wesley Snipes’ oldest child Jelani!
How old is Jelani Asar Snipes? His Childhood
His age is 33 as of 2022. He was born on 14th January 1989, in the United States of America. While most of his early details are still behind closed doors, Jelani is an Afro-American by nationality and has a black ethnicity.
For his family details, his paternal grandparents are Wesley Rudolph Snipes and Marian. His grandmom is a teacher’s assistant, whereas, his grandpa was an aircraft engineer.
Jelani Asar Snipes Parents
He is the son of Wesley Snipes and April Dubois. His parents who reportedly met back at college married in 1985. The two spent about five years together before their marriage hit the rock. And they divorced in 1990. After their separation, the former couple shared joint custody of their son.
Although Wesley and his then-wife Dubois couldn’t make their marriage long last, they always remained positive to give their child a prosperous upbringing.
Jelani Snipes Has Four Half-Siblings
After Wesley’s divorce from his first wife, the actor married Kakyung Park, a Korean-born-American painter in March 2003. The couple first met back in the late 90s and dated for years before tying the knot in 2003, at a small civil wedding ceremony at the courthouse in Hackensack, N.J.
Jelani’s father Snipes with his second wife and kids.Source: Facebook
From their relationship, Jelani also has four half-siblings; two half-brothers Akhenaten Kihwa-T and Alimayu Moa-T Snipes as well as two half-sisters named Iset Jua-T Snipes and Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes.
His Early Movie Appearance With His Father
About a year after his birth, Jelani got the chance to appear in the comedy-drama movie No Better Blues in 1990 along with his father Wesley. He played Miles in the film with some biggest stars of the industry like Denzel Washington, Robin Harris, and more.
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Since then, Jelani has seemingly cut himself off from the showbiz world and has never featured in movies and TV shows. Instead, his professional life remains a little bit enigmatic at present.
What About His Professional Career? Runs a Profit Corporation Business With His Mother
Jelani Asar Snipes now operates a growing domestic profit corporation type Auraa, Inc. with his mother. He serves as a CFO for the company, whereas, his mom April is the CEO of the firm. Furthermore, both of them are also the principal of the corporate. Located in Morrow, GA, the business was filed by his Dubois on 1st June 2014.
Besides, his mom previously used to work as a CEO of Catalog, Inc. a Foreign Profit Corporation from Mount Vernon in Georgia. The company, however, dissolved in July 2005, around six years after it was started.
What is Wesley Snipes’ Son Jelani Net Worth?
His estimated net worth is $450,000 as of 2022. His main source of income is his abovementioned works. On the other hand, his father Wesley’s fortune is $10 million at present. Over the past few decades, one of the beloved actors of the 90s, Wesly has played in numerous memorable movies.
In addition to his movie works, Snipes has also worked in numerous notable TV shows like A Man Called Hawk, The Player, and True Story as well.
Does Jelani Have a Wife? His Love Life
The 33-year-old Jelani has remained tight-lipped about his love life. Due to the lack of valid information about his love life, it becomes a little bit hard to confirm whether Jelani is married to a wife or not at present.
He currently resides in Georgia.
Social Media
Talking about his social media activeness, Jelani doesn’t seem to be active on Facebook, Instagram, and other profiles. But, in the meantime, his father Wesley has millions of followers on both Insta and Facebook.