Jordan Peele

About

Jordan Peele is an acclaimed American filmmaker, actor, and comedian. Born on February 21, 1979, in New York City, he rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo 'Key and Peele' alongside Keegan-Michael Key. Their show ran from 2012 to 2015, receiving significant critical acclaim. Peele then transitioned to film, making a significant impact with his directorial debut 'Get Out' in 2017, which won him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. His subsequent films, including 'Us,' have continued to combine social commentary with horror elements. In addition to directing, Peele is also a producer, known for his work on projects like 'BlacKkKlansman' and 'The Twilight Zone' reboot.

Associated With

Jordan Peele, an accomplished actor, comedian, and filmmaker, has worked with several notable individuals in the film and television industry throughout his career. He is best known for his long-time partnership with Keegan-Michael Key, forming the popular comedy duo Key & Peele on their Emmy-winning sketch show. The duo has also collaborated on numerous film projects, like in the action-comedy "Keanu". Peele has also made a significant impact in the horror genre with his directorial ventures, "Get Out" and "Us", working with actors such as Daniel Kaluuya and Lupita Nyong'o. His work as a producer extends to TV series like "The Twilight Zone" and "Lovecraft Country". In his personal life, Peele is married to comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti, known for her role in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine".

Career Highlights

• 2003: Jordan Peele launches his career in comedy and improv with the comedy troupe Boom Chicago.
• 2003-2008: He also becomes a cast member on the popular FOX series "MADtv."
• 2012-2015: Peele gains fame alongside his comedy partner Keegan-Michael Key in their sketch comedy television series, "Key & Peele," which aired on Comedy Central. The series received critical acclaim and won them a Peabody Award in 2013, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, one in 2014 and another in 2016.
• 2016: Peele voices the character of Beta Wolf in the animated film "Storks."
• 2017: Jordan Peele's directorial debut "Get Out" is released, a horror film that examines racial issues in America. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and Peele won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He also won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film that same year.
• 2019: Peele's second film as a director, "Us", is released to critical acclaim. He also receives nominations for the National Society of Film Critics award and the Bram Stoker Award for Screenplay for this film.
• 2019-2020: Jordan Peele produces and co-develops the YouTube Premium anthology series "Weird City," and then goes on to co-create the horror anthology series "The Twilight Zone" for CBS All Access, where he also serves as narrator.
• 2020: He also produces the Amazon Prime Video horror series "Hunters."
• 2021: Jordan Peele serves as a producer of the documentary film "The People v. The Klan" which aired on CNN.

Notable Awards

• Jordan Peele is an accomplished actor, comedian, and filmmaker who has won significant awards in the entertainment industry. Some of his most notable awards include:
• Academy Awards, USA - Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out" (2017)
• British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards - Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out" (2017)
• Writers Guild of America, USA - Best Original Screenplay for "Get Out" (2017).
• Directors Guild of America, USA - Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film for "Get Out" (2017)
• Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director and Best Feature for "Get Out" (2017)
• African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) - Best Director and Best Screenplay for "Get Out" (2017)
• These are among the most prestigious ones he has received, adding to an extensive list of awards and nominations that celebrate his work.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Jordan Peele Movie/TV Show?

Jordan Peele is a highly acclaimed actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for several notable works. However, his most popular film to date is arguably "Get Out," released in 2017. This horror film was a massive commercial and critical success, grossing over $255 million worldwide and earning Peele a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award, making him the first African American to win in this category. In terms of television, Peele is popularly known as the co-creator and co-star of the Comedy Central sketch series "Key & Peele" which aired from 2012 to 2015 and gained significant popularity for its humorous commentary on various societal issues.

How Did Jordan Peele Get Famous?

Jordan Peele gained his fame primarily as a comic actor and writer on the show "Mad TV," where his sketches garnered significant attention and acclaim. Yet, it was his collaboration with fellow comedian Keegan-Michael Key on Comedy Central's "Key & Peele" that truly catapulted his popularity, with the duo renowned for their witty skits that often engaged with socio-political themes. Nevertheless, Peele's venture into the film industry as a writer and director truly solidified his stardom. His debut horror film, "Get Out" released in 2017, was a critical and commercial success, winning him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.