Is Wesley Snipes A-List?
No — Wesley Snipes is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1993
Action Star Emerges
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — Tax Issues
Ranking Timeline
Film Debut
Snipes begins his acting career with small roles in film.
*Major League* Recognition
Snipes gains recognition for his role in *Major League*.
*New Jack City* Stardom
His role in *New Jack City* solidifies his status as a rising star.
Action Star Emerges
Snipes stars in *Demolition Man* and *Rising Sun*.
*Blade* Franchise
Snipes stars in *Blade*, establishing himself as a box-office draw.
Tax Issues
Snipes faces legal troubles and serves prison time for tax evasion.
*Expendables 3* Comeback
Snipes appears in *The Expendables 3*, marking his return to acting.
*Dolemite* Acclaim
Snipes receives positive reviews for *Dolemite Is My Name*.
Steady Film Work
Snipes continues to work steadily in film, with his net worth leveling off.
Last updated: February 25, 2026