Jordan Carlos facts for kids

Jordan Carlos (born February 2, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for appearing on shows like The Colbert Report, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and MTV's Guy Code. He was also a co-host on the Nickelodeon kids' show Me TV.

A Comedian's Journey

Starting in Comedy

Jordan Carlos went to Brown University and graduated in 2001. After college, he got a job writing advertisements in New York City. But his real passion was comedy.

At night and on weekends, he performed stand-up comedy at clubs. He eventually decided to leave his advertising job to become a full-time comedian. At first, he felt it was hard to find his audience. He used his unique point of view to create funny jokes that people loved.

Famous TV Roles

The Colbert Report

On the show The Colbert Report, Jordan played a character named Alan. The show's host, Stephen Colbert, played a funny, over-the-top version of himself.

Colbert's character would often talk about serious topics like race. When he did, he would mention his "black friend Alan" and show a picture of them together. This was a running joke on the show, and Jordan's character Alan would often surprise Colbert by not reacting the way the host expected.

The Nightly Show

Jordan was also a writer and performer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He helped write jokes and sketches for the show. He also appeared on screen, sometimes as a panelist and sometimes playing funny characters like a campaign helper for Hillary Clinton.

TV Shows and Movies

Jordan Carlos has appeared in many TV shows, movies, and even music videos. He often plays funny characters or appears as himself to share his thoughts on different topics.

Highlights of His Work

• Kids' Shows: He was a co-host on Nickelodeon's Me TV and provided the voice for a character named Gene on the animated series Super 4. He also appeared on the Apple TV+ kids' show Helpsters.
• Comedy Central: He was a regular on The Colbert Report and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.
• MTV Shows: He was a cast member on several popular MTV shows, including Guy Code, Guy Court, and Girl Code.
• Movies: He had roles in movies like Ghost Town, Cop Out, and the 2021 movie Home Sweet Home Alone.
• Web Videos: He made funny videos for the popular website CollegeHumor, and once played President Barack Obama in a sketch.
• Other TV Appearances: He has had guest roles in many shows, including Ugly Betty, Broad City, and Black Mirror.

Voice Acting and Podcasts

Besides acting on screen, Jordan has also done voice work for cartoons. In 2022, he started co-hosting a podcast called Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos, where he talks about the challenges of being a grown-up.