Michael Jeffery Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn New York. Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but his family decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan is the fourth of five children, having two older brothers and an older and younger sister. Michael's dad worked hard at an electric plant while his mom labored full-time at a bank. Jordan's parents worked hard …showed first 75 words of 779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 779 total…him one of the most famous (and richest) athletes in the world. Michael Jordan has become so "likeable" that 50% of children in the US voted him their idol. Every time he flashes his killer smile, his cash register rings KA-CHING! KA-CHING! If you look at talent from a basketball perspective, there is no doubt that he is the best. As for his acting skills, he needn't clear out shelf space for an Oscar quite yet.