
Jordan Peele is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and writer. He co-created and co-starred with Keegan-Michael Key in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele (2012–2015). He has also directed and produced several acclaimed horror films, including Get Out (2017), Us (2019), and Nope (2022).
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Jordan Peele is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director known for his work on the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele with Keegan-Michael Key. He has since transitioned into a successful film career, notably as the director of acclaimed horror films like Get Out and Us.
Early Life
Born in New York City on February 21, 1979, Jordan Peele was raised on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Career
Peele began his career in comedy. He joined the cast of Mad TV in 2003 and stayed for five seasons. He then co-created and starred in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele (2012-2015) alongside Keegan-Michael Key. The show garnered critical acclaim and a large following. Following Key & Peele, Peele transitioned into film, directing and writing the horror film Get Out (2017), which was a critical and commercial success. He continued directing and producing horror films with Us (2019), Nope (2022), and others.
Personal Life
Peele married comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti in 2016. They have one child.
Awards
Peele won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out. Key & Peele also won a Peabody Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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First name
Jordan
Last name
Peele
Birthdate
February 21, 1979
Age 46
Birth location
New York, NY, US
Location
US
Heigth
1.91 meter
Years active
2019 - present
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