Jeremy Jordan (actor, born 1984)
A Broadway leading man with a soaring tenor voice who brings raw emotional intensity to every role, from newsboys to superheroes.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American actor and singer·Birthday: November 20·Millennials
Biography
Jeremy Jordan's path to the stage began in Corpus Christi, Texas, where musical theatre offered an escape and a calling. After formal training at Ithaca College, he quickly made his mark, not with a whisper but with a belt. His breakout came as Clyde Barrow in the short-lived but potent 'Bonnie & Clyde,' showcasing a blend of charm and danger. But it was his Tony-nominated turn as the scrappy newsboy Jack Kelly in 'Newsies' that cemented his status as a modern Broadway heartthrob, his performance radiating a gritty, blue-collar optimism. Jordan has since deftly navigated between stage (finding the humanity in the antihero of 'American Son'), television (bringing a surprising depth to Winn Schott on 'Supergirl'), and concert halls, where his powerful, clarion voice and earnest connection to lyric make every song a story. He represents a bridge between classic musical theatre bravado and contemporary, character-driven performance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jeremy was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jeremy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Jeremy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his leading role in 'Newsies'.
- Originated the role of Jack Kelly in the Broadway production of Disney's 'Newsies'.
- Starred as songwriter Jimmy Early in the NBC live television production of 'Hairspray Live!'.
- Portrayed the complex role of Winn Schott across multiple seasons of The CW's 'Supergirl'.
Did You Know?
He is married to fellow actor and singer Ashley Spencer, whom he met during the run of 'Rock of Ages'.
Before 'Newsies', he understudied the role of Tony in the 2009 revival of 'West Side Story'.
He performed a medley from 'Bonnie & Clyde' on the 2012 Tony Awards broadcast despite the show having already closed.
He released a solo album of show tunes and pop covers titled 'Breaking Character' in 2021.
“I think the best characters are the ones that are flawed, that have something to overcome.”
