Montana Jordan is an American actor who rose to fame playing George Cooper, the older brother of the eponymous character in the hit sitcom Young Sheldon.
He made his film debut in the 2018 film Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter, playing the son of Josh Brolin’s character.
Montana Jordan is a talented and charismatic young star who has won over many fans with his comedic skills and down-to-earth personality.
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- Full name: Montana Jordan
- Date of Birth: March 8, 2003
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Longview, Texas, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: Kelli Pieratt Smith (mother), Tony Jordan (father)
- Siblings: Kately Jordan (sister), Jaden Jordan (sister)
- Partner: Jenna
- Children: One
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Montana Jordan, 21, was born on March 8, 2003, in Longview, Texas, the son of first-grade teacher Kelly Pierrette Smith and former professional bull rider Tony Jordan. He grew up in Orr City, Texas, along with his two older sisters, Kately and Jaden.
He attended Mineral City Elementary School and Mineral City Middle School, where he participated in sports such as football, basketball, and track and field.
He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes with friends and family. He was a country music lover and learned to play guitar at a very young age.
Montana Jordan had no formal acting training or experience before landing his first role in Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. He was discovered by a casting director who was looking for a natural acting kid with a thick Texas accent.
He auditioned for the role of Jaden, the son of a famous hunter who goes on a bonding trip with his father and his father’s photographer.
He impressed directors and producers with his sincerity and humor, beating out thousands of other applicants. He filmed the movie in 2016 when he was 13 in North Carolina.
Personal life
Montana Jordan is currently in a relationship with Jenna, whom he met in 2022 through mutual friends.
They have been dating for over a year and are expected to have their first child in October 2023. Montana Jordan announced the news on his Instagram account, posting a photo of him and Jenner holding an ultrasound image.
He wrote under the post, “We are so excited to welcome our little one into this world. Can’t wait to meet you, baby J.” He also revealed that they will have a son and have already picked a name for him but has not revealed it to the public.
Profession
Montana Jordan’s career took off after she starred in Netflix’s 2018 show, “Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter.”
The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Montana Jordan’s performance was praised for being natural and hilarious. He received a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Drama Series – Best Teen Actor for the role.
In the same year, he joined the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon, which tells the childhood story of genius physicist Sheldon Cooper.
Montana Jordan plays Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie Cooper, who is more interested in sports, girls, and money than academics.
He often clashes with Sheldon over their different interests and personalities, but also shows love and loyalty to his family. Montana Jordan has been a series regular since season 1, receiving positive reviews from fans and critics for his comedic timing and performances.
He also won several awards for the role, including the 2019 and 2020 Young Artist Awards for Best Resident Young Actor (TV Series) and the 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Actor 23 and Under (TV Series).
Montana Jordan has also appeared in other productions such as the 2019 film The Peanut Butter Falcon, in which he had a cameo as a wrestler, and the 2020 film Let Him Go, in which he had a supporting role as a young ranch hand. He also voiced a character in the 2020 animated series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
He is currently filming a new movie called Unbreakable Boy, in which he plays the protagonist Austin, a boy with a rare genetic disease who inspires everyone around him with his optimism and faith.
Awards
Montana Jordan has received many awards during his acting career, such as;
- In 2018, “Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter” won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Best Teen Actor.
- In 2019 and 2020, he won the Best Recurring Young Actor in a TV Series Award for “Young Sheldon”.
- In 2021, Young Sheldon won the Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Television Actor Under 23.
net worth
Montana Jordan’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million.
The majority of his income comes from his acting career, especially his role on Young Sheldon, where he was reportedly paid $18,200 per episode.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jordan.montana
- Twitter: @montanajordan7
Filmography
- Legend of the Whitetail Deer Hunter
- Young Sheldon
- Peanut Butter Falcon
- Let him go
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
- Indestructible Boy
