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Montana Jordan
Born (2003-03-08) March 8, 2003 (age 21)[1][2]
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present
Known forGeorgie Cooper in Young Sheldon
Children1

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

Year Title Role Notes
2017–2024 Young Sheldon George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Main role; 141 episodes
Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Supporting Teen Actor (2018)[11]
2018 The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter Jaden Ferguson Filmed in 2015
The Big Bang Theory George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Episode: "The VCR Illumination"
2024–present Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Main role (upcoming)

References

  1. ^ "Paramount Press Express | CBS Entertainment | Young Sheldon | Talent". www.paramountpressexpress.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "'Young Sheldon' Star Montana Jordan becomes dad at 21". Daily Jang. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Evans, Glenn (November 9, 2015). "Ore City student to co-star in Josh Brolin Movie". Longview News-Journal. Archived from the original on September 23, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Montana Jordan". TV Guide. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 14, 2018). "'The Legacy Of A Whitetail Deer Hunter': Jody Hill & Danny McBride's "Poor Man's 'Revenant'" – SXSW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  6. ^ Hargett, Kenley (March 14, 2017). "Ore City teen makes his way to Hollywood". KYTX News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  7. ^ Macke, Johnni (April 8, 2024). "Montana Jordan Says Young Sheldon Ends With 'A Bang,' Talks Spinoff". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 5, 2024). "CBS Orders 'Young Sheldon' Georgie & Mandy Spinoff Series Starring Montana Jordan And Emily Osment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (January 3, 2024). "'Young Sheldon' star Montana Jordan is expecting first baby with Jenna Weeks". The Philippine Star. Manila. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Sacks, Hannah (May 22, 2024). "Young Sheldon's Montana Jordan Welcomes First Baby with Girlfriend Jenna Weeks: 'Momma and Daddy Love You'". People Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "39YAA". youngartistacademy.info. Retrieved July 16, 2024.