Leslie Jordan Biography
Leslie Jordan is an American actor, writer, and singer known for his various roles as Lonnie Garr in the TV sitcom Hearts Afire from 1993 to 1995, Beverly Leslie in the TV sitcom Will & Grace from 2001 to 2006, and from 2017 to 2020. He also played several characters in American Horror Story from 2011 up to date, Sid in The Cool Kids from 2018 to 2019, and Phil in Call Me Kat from 2021 to the present.
Additionally, one of his best stage performances was in Sordid Lives where he played Earl Ingram’s Brother Boy a role he took to the big screen in the popular cult film of the same name. Not much is mentioned about his educational background and qualifications, however, he seems educated. Moreover, early in the AIDS crisis, Jordan became involved in AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) as a buddy and as a food delivery person for Project Angel Food.
Leslie Jordan Career Life
Nevertheless, Leslie appeared as newspaper editor Mr. Blackly in the comedy-drama movie The Help. Jordan portrayed the ski patrol director in Ski Patrol in 1990 and appeared as a guest starring Quincy Combs on the comedy-drama Ugly Betty in 2007. Additionally, he also starred as Jesse Joe in the CW short-lived TV program Hidden Palms.
As a writer he has received credits for books like Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel (play), My Trip Down the Pink Carpet (2008), Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far as well as How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived (2021). On stage, he has received credits in plays and films like Found a Peanut (1986), Sordid Lives (1996), Southern Baptist Sissies (2000), Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel, Like a Dog on Linoleum (2004), My Trip Down the Pink Carpet (2010) and Lucky Guy (2011).
In 2021, Jordan bagged the GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ Timeless Star award. He accepted the award, previously bestowed on Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, John Waters, Harvey Fierstein, Lily Tomlin, Dame Angela Lansbury, and Sir Ian McKellen, in the Society’s Dorian Awards film ‘Toast’ TV special that year. Withal, has also appeared as one of four guest panelists on July 28, 2022, on the Gutfeld! TV show on Fox News. This article has also appeared in various films that we can not cover.
Leslie Jordan Age
How old is Allen? Leslie Allen Jordan is 68 years old as of 2023. He was born on April 29th, 1955 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 29th of April yearly. Additionally, according to astrology and horoscopy, Leslie’s zodiac sign is Taurus.
Leslie Jordan Height and Weight
How tall is Leslie? Allen is probably shorter than a man of average height. However, judging from his physical appearance, he might be standing at an approximate linear height of 4 feet 11 inches similar to 1.49 meters. Jordan’s body mass and weight loss details are unavailable to the public. However, he has messy grey hair and hazel sparkling eyes. He is also recognized for his diminutive size and Southern drawl.
Leslie Jordan Girlfriend
Leslie Allen is currently single, according to our research and records. He doesn’t have a girlfriend at the moment however, he has been in at least one previous relationship. Nevertheless, he has never been engaged or married before. Additionally, Leslie has not mentioned any information about him having kids.
Leslie Jordan Family
Jordan mentioned that his mother, Peggy Ann Griffin Jordan, was supportive while his father, Allen Bernard Jordan, was a major in the United States Army Reserve. His father died alone in the crash of a civilian Beechcraft Debonair airplane at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, on March 31, 1967, when Jordan was eleven years old. Unfortunately, on May 17th, 2022, his mother also passed away with her family by her side, according to an obituary. Nevertheless, he has identical twin sisters named Jana Lynn and Janet Ann
Leslie Jordan’s Net Worth
Allen Jordan is estimated to have an approximate net worth of around $1.5 million US dollars accumulated from his profession as an actor and playwright. This fortune includes the various assets, money, and income earned over the years as an actor.