Duke was born in Argyle, Saint Paul, Tobago, Trinidad, and Tobago on November 15, 1986. He moved to the United States with his mother and sister when he was nine years old. He graduated from Brighton High School in Rochester, New York in 2004. After high school, he attended the University of Buffalo and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.
He received a Master of Fine Arts in acting from the Yale School of Drama in 2013. His height is 6 feet 5 inches, his weight is 90 kilograms, his hair color is black, and his eyes are black. His estimated net worth is $8 million. Duke was cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther in 2018. He portrayed M’Baku, a powerful, ruthless warrior and the leader of Wakanda’s mountain tribe (Jabari), who are opposed to T’Challa becoming the new king. The tribe worships the gorilla gods, and M’Baku wears fur elements on his arms and legs, as well as a gorilla-inspired chest plate. M’Baku is not mentioned in the comic alter ego ‘Man-Ape.’
He spoke a version of the Nigerian Igbo language for his role rather than the Xhosa language is spoken by other Wakandans. Duke has also appeared in films such as Us, Nine Days, and Spenser Confidential. He also appeared in the Marvel films Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, both of which are currently in post-production. Duke was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast Performance in a Motion Picture and an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight.
How much does Winston Duke make a year?
According to various sources, his annual income is $1 million as of 2022.
What is Winston Duke’s net worth?
Winston Duke’s net worth is $8 million as of 2022.
