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Jeremy Jordan Biography

news-detailsJeremy Michael Jordan, born on November 20, 1984, in Corpus Christi, Texas, has established himself as one of the most versatile and compelling performers of his generation, seamlessly navigating the demanding worlds of Broadway, television, and film. With a powerful tenor voice and an innate dramatic intensity, Jordan first captivated audiences in the late 2000s, making his Broadway debut in 2009 as a swing in the raucous rock musical Rock of Ages. That same year, he stepped into the iconic role of Tony in a Broadway revival of West Side Story, showcasing his classical musical theater chops. However, it was his portrayal of the notorious outlaw Clyde Barrow in the original 2011 musical Bonnie & Clyde that truly signaled the arrival of a major star, earning him critical acclaim for his charismatic and vulnerable performance opposite Laura Osnes.

Jordan’s career reached a new zenith in 2012 when he originated the role of Jack Kelly in the Broadway production of Newsies, a performance that not only earned him Tony Award and Grammy Award nominations but also solidified his status as a leading man of the American stage. His work on the Great White Way continued to diversify, with a stint in the 2018 play American Son and a celebrated return to musicals as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress in 2019. In a remarkable display of his range, he took on the titular role in the 2024 Broadway premiere of The Great Gatsby, bringing literary icon Jay Gatsby to life, and followed this with a critically lauded performance as the titular character in Floyd Collins in 2025, which garnered him his second Tony Award nomination. His theatrical credits also include a starring role as Seymour Krelborn in the 2021 and 2023 Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and the title role in the 2026 production of Just in Time, where he portrayed legendary singer Bobby Darin.

Beyond the stage, Jordan has built an equally impressive career on screen. He transitioned to television with a starring role as Jimmy Collins in the second season of the acclaimed NBC musical drama Smash, working alongside Katharine McPhee. He notably starred opposite Anna Kendrick in the 2014 film adaptation of The Last Five Years, delivering a raw and poignant performance. From 2015 to 2021, he reached a global audience as Winslow "Winn" Schott Jr. in the superhero series Supergirl, endearing himself to a new generation of fans. His distinctive voice has also become a staple in animation, lending his talents to Varian in Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure from 2017 to 2020, and more recently as the voice of Lucifer Morningstar in the adult animated musical Hazbin Hotel since 2024, a role that earned him an Annie Award nomination for Best Voice Acting. Offstage, Jordan is married to actress Ashley Spencer, with whom he shares a daughter, and he remains a beloved figure whose work continues to resonate across multiple entertainment mediums.