Jordan Calloway
Jordan Calloway (born c. 1990) 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–present).
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Born | c. 1990 (age 30–31) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2000–present |
Early life and education
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 production.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | DisCONNECTED | Isaiah | |
2012 | Jeffrey's Fortune | N/A | Short film; producer[6] |
2013 | Life of a King | Marcus | |
2016 | Grandma's House | Izak | |
2019 | Countdown | Matt Monroe | [7][8] |
2019 | Always a Bridesmaid | Mark |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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–present | Black Lightning | Khalil Payne/Painkiller | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–present)[13] |
2018 | The Mick | Marcus/Tre | Episode: "The Car" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2005 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | Unfabulous | Nominated | [14] |
2006 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Unfabulous | Nominated | [15] |
2007 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Unfabulous | Nominated | [16] |
References
- "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.
- 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.
- https://deadline.com/2019/04/twilight-star-peter-facinelli-talitha-bateman-stx-horror-movie-countdown-1202595749/
- https://movieweb.com/countdown-trailer-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.
- "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 May 31, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2018.