Khalil Kain

Best known for playing Raheem Porter in the 1992 crime thriller film Juice, Khalil Kain is an American actor, film producer, and rapper. He is also popular for playing Darnell Wilkes on the UPN/CW sitcom Girlfriends. 

Short Biography & Early Life of Khalil Kain

Khalil Kain was born on 22nd November 1964 in New York City, the USA to June and Gylan Kain who is a poet, playwright, and recording artist. He grew up alongside his siblings Ambr Kain and Maino Kain.

He is 56 years old as of 2021. Kain is an American as per his nationality and has Afro-American and Chinese descent.

Likewise, he enrolled at Professional Children's School, Hunter College High School, and Foothill High School graduating in 1983. He then went to New York and majored in film at the New York University. 

Fun Fact: He holds a black belt in the Korean martial art of hapkido. 

Career Insight

Kain made his career breakthrough in the 1992 crime thriller film Juice as Raheem Porter. The movie starring Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Tupac Shakur was released on 17th January 1992. 

It is about day-to-day struggles and activities, struggles with police harassment, families, and rival neighborhood gangs of four black youths.

The film was made under the budget of $5 million and grossed over $20.1 million in the box office. 

He then starred in Renaissance Man, Love Jones, Bones, One on One, Suddenly Susan, Blue Bloods, Living Single, Angel, and Sister, Sister. 

From 2001 to 2008, Kain portrayed Darnell Wilkes in the UPN/CW sitcom Girlfriends. He starred alongside Trace Ellis Ross, Gold Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White. 

How Much Is His Net Worth?

Juice star has appeared in several movies and TV shows since his acting debut. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Khalil is estimated to own a net worth of around $1 million as of 2021. 

Thanks to his multiple versatile careers, he owns thousands of dollars to his name. 

The average salary of an actor in the USA ranges from around $32,367 to $57,857 annually. Likewise, a rapper reportedly makes $90,325 (25th Percentile) to as high as $400,000 (75th percentile). 

Who Is Kain Married To?

The Girlfriend actor is married to his long-term girlfriend Elise Lyon who is a fashion designer. 

The couple exchanged their wedding vows on 6th April 2011. 

As of 2021, they reside in NYC along with their two children Noe Joe and Luka. 

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