Montana Jordan
Montana Jordan | |
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| Born | March 8, 2003 (age 21) Longview, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Georgie Cooper in Young Sheldon (2017–2024), The Big Bang Theory (2018), and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024–present) |
Montana Jordan (born March 8, 2003) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Georgie Cooper in Young Sheldon (2017–2024), The Big Bang Theory (2018), and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024–present).
Early life and career[edit]
Born in Longview, Texas on March 8, 2003, Jordan was raised in Ore City, Texas.[1][2]
In October 2015, Jordan was cast in his first role, being selected for the role of Jaden in the Jody Hill-directed film The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter, in which Josh Brolin plays his father and Danny McBride plays a friend;[1] it was released in March 2018.[3][1][4]
In March 2017, Jordan was cast as Sheldon Cooper's older brother George "Georgie" Cooper, Jr. in The Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon.[5] He was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Teen Actor at the 39th Young Artist Awards.[6]. His character evolved to main character status over the course of the series' run, with Georgie's marriage to Mandy McAllister (played by Emily Osment) featured in the seventh and last season of the show.[7]
In 2024, CBS ordered a spin-off series of Young Sheldon called Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage which will co-star Jordan and Osment.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Since at least 2021, Jordan has been in a relationship with Jenna Weeks, a social media personality. In 2024, the two announced they were expecting a child.[9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2024 | Young Sheldon | George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. | Main role |
| 2018 | The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter | Jaden Ferguson | Film |
| 2018 | The Big Bang Theory | George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. | Episode: "The VCR Illumination" |
| 2024–present | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage | Main role; Upcoming |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Teen Actor | Young Sheldon | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Ore City student to co-star in Josh Brolin Movie". Longview News-Journal. November 9, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Montana Jordan". TVGuide.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 14, 2018). "'The Legacy Of A Whitetail Deer Hunter': Jody Hill & Danny McBride's "Poor Man's 'Revenant'" – SXSW". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "'Montana Jordan'" – SXSW". Deadline. March 14, 2018. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ Hargett, Kenley (March 14, 2017). "Ore City teen makes his way to Hollywood". CBS. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Winners". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ Macke, Johnni (April 8, 2024). "Montana Jordan Says Young Sheldon Ends With 'A Bang,' Talks Spinoff". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 5, 2024). "CBS Orders 'Young Sheldon' Georgie & Mandy Spinoff Series Starring Montana Jordan And Emily Osment". Deadline. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "'Young Sheldon' star Montana Jordan is expecting first baby with Jenna Weeks". Philstar Life. January 3, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Montana Jordan at IMDb
- Montana Jordan on Instagram
- Montana Jordan on CBS.com
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