Montana Jordan Explained

Montana Jordan should not be confused with Montell Jordan.

Montana Jordan
Birth Date:8 March 2003[1] [2]
Birth Place:Longview, Texas, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2015–present
Children:1
Known For:Georgie Cooper in Young Sheldon

Montana Jordan (born March 8, 2003) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Georgie Cooper in the The Big Bang Theory franchise, appearing in Young Sheldon (2017–2024). He is scheduled to reprise the role in the spinoff Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.

Early life and career

Born in Longview, Texas, Jordan was raised in Ore City, Texas.[3] [4]

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;[3] it was released in March 2018.[3] [5]

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.[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 final season of the show.[7]

In 2024, CBS ordered a spin-off series of Young Sheldon, named Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, which will co-star Jordan and Osment.[8]

Personal life

Since at least 2021, Jordan has been in a relationship with Jenna Weeks, a social media personality. In May 2024, they announced the birth of their daughter.[9] [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017–2024Young SheldonGeorge "Georgie" Cooper Jr.Main role; 141 episodes
Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Supporting Teen Actor [11]
2018The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer HunterJaden FergusonFilmed in 2015
The Big Bang TheoryGeorge "Georgie" Cooper Jr.Episode: "The VCR Illumination"
2024–presentGeorgie & Mandy's First MarriageMain role (upcoming)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paramount Press Express CBS Entertainment Young Sheldon Talent . 2024-05-25 . www.paramountpressexpress.com.
  2. Web site: 2024-05-23 . ‘Young Sheldon’ Star Montana Jordan becomes dad at 21 . 2024-05-27 . Daily Jang.
  3. News: Evans . Glenn . November 9, 2015 . Ore City student to co-star in Josh Brolin Movie . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180923160903/https://www.news-journal.com/news/local/ore-city-student-to-co-star-in-josh-brolin-movie/article_4bafd25d-be94-541e-81b1-f564a775dabf.html . September 23, 2018 . April 21, 2018 . Longview News-Journal.
  4. Web site: Montana Jordan . 2024-01-30 . . en.
  5. News: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 'The Legacy Of A Whitetail Deer Hunter': Jody Hill & Danny McBride's "Poor Man's 'Revenant'" – SXSW . April 21, 2018 . . March 14, 2018 . April 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180421232500/http://deadline.com/2018/03/josh-brolin-danny-mcbride-the-legacy-of-a-whitetail-deer-hunter-sxsw-video-interview-1202336755/ . live.
  6. News: Hargett . Kenley . Ore City teen makes his way to Hollywood. April 21, 2018 . KYTX News . March 14, 2017 . April 21, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180421232244/http://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/ore-city-teen-makes-his-way-to-hollywood/422605772 . live.
  7. News: Macke . Johnni . 2024-04-08 . Montana Jordan Says Young Sheldon Ends With ‘A Bang,’ Talks Spinoff . 2024-05-01 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . 2024-03-05 . CBS Orders ‘Young Sheldon’ Georgie & Mandy Spinoff Series Starring Montana Jordan And Emily Osment . 2024-05-01 . Deadline Hollywood . en-US.
  9. News: Acebuche . Yoniel . 2024-01-03 . 'Young Sheldon' star Montana Jordan is expecting first baby with Jenna Weeks . 2024-05-01 . . Manila.
  10. News: Sacks . Hannah . 2024-05-22. Young Sheldon's Montana Jordan Welcomes First Baby with Girlfriend Jenna Weeks: 'Momma and Daddy Love You' . 2024-05-25 . People Magazine . en.
  11. Web site: 39YAA . 2024-07-16 . youngartistacademy.info.