Jordan Carlos facts for kids

Jordan Carlos (born February 2, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian. He is known for playing a character on The Colbert Report. He was also a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids' show Me TV. Jordan Carlos also appeared as a panelist and reporter on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

Jordan Carlos's Comedy Journey

Starting Out in Comedy

Jordan Carlos finished college at Brown University in 2001. He first worked as a writer for an ad company in New York. At night and on weekends, he performed stand-up comedy.

Eventually, Jordan decided to focus only on comedy. He found it hard to find his unique style at first. He learned to use his own experiences to create many of his jokes.

Playing Alan on The Colbert Report

On the TV show The Colbert Report, Jordan Carlos played a character named Alan. Alan was host Stephen Colbert's "black friend."

When Stephen Colbert talked about racial issues, he would often show a picture of himself with Alan. He sometimes called him "Alan, my black friend Alan." Alan first appeared on a Martin Luther King Day show. Stephen Colbert was surprised that Alan was not upset about working on the holiday.

Working on The Nightly Show

Jordan Carlos was a writer for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He also appeared in funny skits on the show. Sometimes, he was a guest on the discussion panel.

He played different characters, like Carlos Jordanson. This character was an aide for Hillary Clinton's campaign. He also played Dennis Rodman.

Other TV and Film Roles

Jordan Carlos has been in many other shows and movies. In 2008, he did voice work for an online cartoon called Amazing the Lion. He also appeared in the music video for Nickelback's song "Rockstar."

He was a commentator on the E! Network's show Worst Dating Show Moments. He had a small role in the movie Cop Out in 2010. He also played a math teacher in a short film.

Jordan Carlos was a main actor in the MTV series I Just Want My Pants Back. He also appeared in videos for CollegeHumor.com. In one video, he played President Barack Obama hosting a barbecue.

He was a cast member on Guy Code, Guy Court, and Girl Code. He also voiced the character Gene on the cartoon series Super 4. He left that show to focus more on his comedy career.

Jordan Carlos continues to work in comedy and television. He has been a writer for The Drew Barrymore Show and First Wives Club. In 2022, he co-hosted the podcast Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos.