Can Wesley Snipes in Jail Count On Picking Up Where He Left off?
Pay Your Taxes
The 48-year-old Snipes, born July 31, 1962, made his film debut in his early 20's in "Wildcats" with Goldie Hawn. From there he was a steady actor, picking up steam in movies like "New Jack City" and "White Men Can't Jump." His career culminated with his performance in the "Blade" series, playing a "daywalker" or half vampire. The 5th degree black belt has recently been seen in a commercial for the Total Gym.
But he's not just reduced to exercise equipment commercials. Snipes is still an active actor, appearing in films such as the 2009 "Brooklyn's Finest" with Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke and Don Cheadle. Snipes films as of late have not fared well, heading straight to Netflix, but Snipes insists that he's not on a comeback. "If they want to call it that it's cool with me. I've been steadily working. I've been doing a lot of projects around the world and overseas. Expanding that fan base," said Snipes.
Weezy did it from jail, releasing music that hit the top of the Billboard charts, setting him up nicely once he got out. But Snipes doesn't have any music to push. He's an actor who is set to be behind bars for three years. With Wesley Snipes in jail, there will be no action for the star who has become most famous through action films. Snipe will truly have to be a comeback kid, and fortunately for him lots of fans love a comeback story. Will Hollywood give Wesley Snipes in jail an opportunity to create a story after he gets out? That remains to be seen.
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'90's Actor Wesley Snipes Off to Slammer, ABC
Wesley Snipes ordered to surrender in tax case, Yahoo News
Wesley Snipes bio, IMBd
Wesley Snipes, Total Gym
Wilson Morales, Exclusive Interview: The Return of Wesley Snipes, Black Voices
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6 Comments
Post a CommentI agree with David W. Moore. I honestly think he will be just fine and have as active a career as he wants when he gets outs, even if that means take a few smaller roles, for less money t show he still has the skills to pay the bills. Its very unfortunate and I pray this serves as a warning for upcoming celebrities when it comes to paying them taxes. Great reporting!
I agree with David W. Moore. I honestly think he will be just fine and have as active a career as he wants when he gets outs, even if that means take a few smaller roles, for less money t show he still has the skills to pay the bills. Its very unfortunate and I pray this serves as a warning for upcoming celebrities when it comes to paying them takex. Great reporting!
I don't think he should've been given a prison sentence for tax evasion. why not make him pay the back taxes and a fine. We just elected a Govenor (GA) who failed to pay taxes on 2.8 mil. and he didn't get any jail time. There's such a double standard out there.
Good reporting.
I agree. Plus, I hate to see a good actor fail like this. My fingers are crossed for Snipes.
I miss Wesley Snipes being in mainstream films. He was a great action star and I loved his movies. Three years in jail seems steep for a money offense. I don't think he should get away with it, but I think paying back the money and doing some serious community service would be more in order. There are criminals that do violent crimes that don't even get 3 years. I'm thinking if he does actually go to prison, he'll probably get out sooner on good behavior. And you're right, Hollywood does love a comeback. It's possible it might even help his career, crazy as that seems.