Basic Details:
- Name: Jordan Peele
- Age: 44 (born February 21, 1979)
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg (165 lbs)
- Body Measurement: Not publicly available
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- School: The Calhoun School in New York City
- Education: Sarah Lawrence College (dropped out after two years)
- Nickname: Jordan
- Nationality: American
- Awards: Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Get Out” (2017).
Net Worth: Jordan Peele’s estimated net worth is around $50 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
- Peele started his career in comedy with the sketch show “MADtv” and later gained fame for “Key & Peele”. He transitioned into filmmaking with the critically acclaimed films “Get Out” and “Us”.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- Jordan Peele made history as the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
- Jordan Peele is married to comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti since 2016.
ii. Family:
- They have one son, Beaumont Gino Peele, born in 2017.
iii. Controversies:
- Peele has largely avoided any significant controversies in his personal and professional life.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Peele’s comedy partner Keegan-Michael Key was his best man at his wedding.
- He is known for his social commentary within his films, particularly around issues of race.
Social Media Links:
- Twitter: @JordanPeele