Gjee Wade II

Gjee Wade II is a SAG-AFTRA actor and two-time warfighter. Forged in the unforgiving streets of Belle Glade, Florida better known as "Muck City" where he transformed a tough upbringing, elite physicality and a lifetime of high-stakes experiences into a career built on power, grit and a strong screen presence. Prior to his Hollywood career, Wade II excelled as a championship athlete and All-State football standout. He also worked as a bodyguard for high-profile clients before transitioning to law enforcement where he served as a K-9 officer, a riot team member, and as a special weapons and tactics team member. Later trading his badge for a life at sea, he became a Merchant Marine. From the fires of Operation Epic Fury to the turmoil of the Twelve-Day War, he served in the combat zone during both. His reputation for excellence earned recognition from senior naval leaders at the highest levels. Known for portraying dangerous villains, enforcers and larger-than-life characters, Wade II has appeared in the series "Fatal Attraction," "Evidence of Innocence," " FBI: Criminal Pursuit," and "Magnum P.I." Concurrently, he has been featured in national campaigns for major brands such as the NFL national campaigns for the NFL, UFC, Amazon, EA Sports, Peloton and Hershey's. His rugged charisma earned him a memorable appearance on "Bert the Conqueror," where host Bert Kreischer famously dubbed him "The Manliest Man in the World." Wade II is also the father of rising child actress and athlete Gianna-Sky Wade.