Jordan Calloway is an American actor. He is known for his role as Zach Carter-Schwartz on the Nickelodeon series Unfabulous (2004–2007). Calloway has also had recurring roles on NBC's ER (2005–2006), as well as The CW series Riverdale (2017–2018), and Black Lightning (2018–2021). Since 2022, he has starred as Jake in the CBS action drama, Fire Country.
Early life and education edit
He is the son of cinematographer Joseph Calloway.[1] Calloway's parents are divorced.[2] He is the youngest of several children. As a child, Calloway had aspirations of becoming a Navy SEAL, while his brother was actually interested in acting.[3] Calloway attended Maranatha High School and graduated in 2009. He played varsity baseball for all four years.[4] He would later attend Azusa Pacific University.[5] He graduated with a degree in TV and film production.[3]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DisCONNECTED | Isaiah | |
| 2012 | Jeffrey's Fortune | N/A | Short film; producer[6][non-primary source needed] |
| 2013 | Life of a King | Marcus | |
| 2016 | Grandma's House | Izak | |
| 2019 | Countdown | Matt Monroe | [7][8] |
| 2019 | Always a Bridesmaid | Mark |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Parkers | Jerel Jr. | Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues" |
| 2001 | The District | Son | Episode: "The D.C. Strangler" |
| 2002 | George Lopez | Kid #2 | Episode: "Max's Big Adventure" |
| 2004–2007 | Unfabulous | Zach Carter-Schwartz | Main role |
| 2005–2006 | ER | K.J. Thibeaux | Recurring role (seasons 11–12), 7 episodes |
| 2010 | The Glades | De'Andre Matthews | Episode: "Mucked Up" |
| 2014 | Switched at Birth | Aaron Legrange | Episode: "Your Body Is a Battleground" |
| 2014 | Gang Related | Darnell Grecco | Episode: "Pecados del Padre" |
| 2014 | Reckless | Maddox Tate | Episode: "Blind Sides" |
| 2014 | Drumline: A New Beat | Jayven LaPierre | Television film[9] |
| 2015 | Studio City | Griffin | Television film[10] |
| 2016 | Ghost | Oliver | Television film[11] |
| 2016 | Recovery Road | N/A | Episode: "My Loose Thread" |
| 2016 | House of Lies | Ryder | Episode: "Tragedy of the Commons" |
| 2017 | Beyond | Kevin McArdle | Main role (pilot); recurring role (season 1); 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Pure Genius | Henry Jones | Episode: "Lift Me Up" |
| 2017 | Freakish | Zane | Recurring role (season 2), 9 episodes[12] |
| 2017–2018 | Riverdale | Chuck Clayton | Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 6 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | Black Lightning | Khalil Payne/Painkiller | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–4)[13] |
| 2018 | The Mick | Marcus/Tre | Episode: "The Car" |
| 2022-present | Fire Country | Jake | Main role[14][15] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | Unfabulous | Nominated | [16] |
| 2006 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Unfabulous | Nominated | [17] |
| 2007 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Unfabulous | Nominated | [18] |
References edit
- ^ "2017 Cinematographers / Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts Nominee Reception". August 29, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Riverdale; Jordan Calloway (April 13, 2017). "Riverdale Season 1 Episode 10 Review w/ Jordan Calloway" (Livestream). Interviewed by Ben Bateman; Sam Davidson; Chae Jones; Frank Moran. Los Angeles: AfterBuzz TV. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Carson, Jasmine (December 8, 2014). "Jordan Calloway: The Debut". On the Cover. ShuString Magazine (1): 82–91. Archived from the original on June 20, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ "Jordan Calloway's (Pasadena, CA) Stats". MaxPreps. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ "Coast To Coast Cougars". Azusa Pacific Athletics. June 12, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ^ "Jeffrey's Fortune". Vimeo.
- ^ "Peter Facinelli, Jordan Calloway, P.J. Byrne, Talitha Bateman & More Join STX Horror Pic 'Countdown'". April 15, 2019.
- ^ "Countdown Trailer: Killer App Knows Exactly when You'll die". September 13, 2019.
- ^ "Drumline: A New Beat Star Jordan Calloway Talks Role and Chemistry With Alexandra Shipp — Exclusive". Wetpaint. October 27, 2014.
- ^ "Fox's Studio City pilot adds Samantha Logan and Jordan Calloway". Digital Spy. March 13, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2016). "PILOT SEASON 2016: Time-Travel Craze And What It Means For Kevin Williamson's 'Time After Time' (& His Hot CW Drama)".
- ^ "Jordan Calloway joins second season of Hulu's "Freakish"". Color Web Mag. July 11, 2017.
- ^ "'Black Lightning's China Anne McClain Talks Her Character's Relationship With Jordan Calloway's Khalil". Comicbook.com. January 24, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 8, 2022). "'Cal Fire': Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway Among Four Cast In CBS Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (October 7, 2022). "CBS's 'Fire Country' features two actors with Atlanta ties". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "26th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on March 4, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "27th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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