Leslie Jordan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leslie Jordan
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Jordan in 2022 at the National Book Festival
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Leslie Allen Jordan
April 29, 1955 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Died | October 24, 2022 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1982–2022 |
| Height | 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) |
Leslie Allen Jordan (born April 29, 1955 – died October 24, 2022) was a well-known American actor, comedian, writer, and singer. He was famous for his funny roles on TV shows like Will & Grace, where he played Beverley Leslie. He also appeared in the American Horror Story series and The Cool Kids. Later in his career, he became very popular on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic for his humorous videos. He also wrote a book about his life called How Y'all Doing?.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Leslie Jordan was born on April 29, 1955, and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Brainerd High School. Leslie shared that his mother, Peggy Ann Jordan, was always very supportive of him. His father, Allen Bernard Jordan, was in the United States Army Reserve. Sadly, his father died in a plane crash when Leslie was almost 12 years old.
In 1982, Leslie moved to Los Angeles to start his acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Leslie Jordan started acting in 1986. He quickly became known in Hollywood for being short and having a distinct Southern accent. He made guest appearances on many popular TV shows. These included Murphy Brown, Will & Grace, Star Trek: Voyager, and American Horror Story.
Winning an Emmy Award
One of his most famous roles was as Beverley Leslie on the TV show Will & Grace. He played a funny rival to the character Karen. For this role, Leslie won an Emmy Award in 2006. This award is a very important prize for TV actors. After winning, he was invited to present other awards at the Emmy ceremony.
More TV Shows and Reality TV
In 2014, Leslie joined the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother. He was a housemate in the fourteenth season of the show. Later, he starred in the sitcom The Cool Kids from 2018 to 2019. He also played the character Phil in the Fox sitcom Call Me Kat from 2021 to 2022. In 2021, he appeared as a guest on The Masked Singer.
Stage Performances
Leslie Jordan was also a talented stage actor and writer. He played the character Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram in the play Sordid Lives. He later played this same character in the movie version and a TV show spin-off. He also wrote and starred in his own plays, like Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel. His one-man comedy shows, such as My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, were very popular. These shows often shared funny stories from his own life.
Music and Social Media Fame
In 2021, Leslie Jordan released a gospel music album called Company's Comin'.
He became incredibly popular on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic. He posted many funny videos that made people laugh. By the time he passed away, he had over 5.8 million followers on Instagram.
His Passing
Leslie Jordan passed away on October 24, 2022. He was driving his car in Hollywood when he had a medical emergency. His car hit a building, and he died at the scene. He was 67 years old.
Awards and Recognition
Leslie Jordan received several awards during his career.
- In 2006, he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Beverley Leslie in Will & Grace.
- In 2021, he was given the Timeless Star award by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. This award celebrates actors whose careers are marked by great character, wisdom, and wit.
Images for kids
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Leslie Jordan in 2022
See also
In Spanish: Leslie Jordan para niños
