"Miami Vice" (1984) was produced by Michael Mann, Mykelti guest-starred in the pilot episode. They would later collaborate on Heat (1995) and Ali (2001) with Michael Mann as director.
Arrested for allegedly stalking his ex-wife and stabbing a friend. Was released on $180,000 bail next day. [5 January 1998]
Ex-brother-in-law of Steve Brown.
Has two daughters, with Sondra Spriggs, named Nicole and Maya.
His grandfather was a Blackfoot Indian.
His other daughter, Phoenix, is from his marriage with Cheryl Chisholm.
Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
Jurors acquitted him of attempted manslaughter in the stabbing of his ex-wife's companion. [4 September 1998]
Mykelti is pronounced like "Michael Tee".
Was an alternate for The Lockers, a featured dance group on "Soul Train" (1971).
Worked with producer Michael Mann in the pilot episode of "Miami Vice" (1984) and later reunited with Mann in Heat (1995).