A 24-year-old Snipes was discovered by an agent while performing in a competition. He made his film debut in the Goldie Hawn vehicle Wildcats. In 1987, Snipes appeared as Michael Jackson's rival gang leader in music video "Bad" (he is seen in only the long version of the video) and the feature film Streets of Gold.

Snipe's performance in the music video "Bad" caught the eye of director Spike Read more...

In the late 90s, Snipes and his brother started a security firm called the Royal Guard of Amen-Ra dedicated to providing VIPs with bodyguards trained in law enforcement, military, and martial arts.

In 2000, the business was investigated for alleged ties to an extremist religious cult called the United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors. It turns out that Snipes had spotted 200 acres of land with the Read more...

Wesley Trent Snipes (born July 31, 1962) is an American actor, film producer, and martial artist. He has starred in action-adventures, thrillers and dramatic feature films, but is best known for his role as Blade in the three-film series. In 1991, the actor formed a production company called Amen Ra Films, and a subsidiary Black Dot Media to develop projects for film and television. Snipes has been Read more...