Jordan Firstman
Jordan Firstman | |
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| Born | July 8, 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comedian |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Jordan Firstman (born July 8, 1991) is a writer, producer, and comedian living in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is known for the short films Men Don't Whisper (2017) and the Sundance-nominated Call Your Father (2016).[2] Firstman rose to prominence for his short skits, called Impressions, shared on Instagram Live during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.[3] He is openly gay.[4]
Career
In 2016, Firstman wrote and starred in Call Your Father, a satirical short-film exploring the ups-and-downs of an inter-generational gay couple.[5] At the same time, he was a writer for the television series Search Party.[6] The following year, Firstman and co-writer Charles Rogers, made Men Don't Whisper, a comedic short film about an emasculated gay couple who try to regain their masculinity by seducing several women.[7] The film was screened at Sundance and South by Southwest, and was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere.[8]
In early 2020, Firstman wrote an ode sung by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, celebrating gay representation in film, as well as Laura Dern at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards.[9] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Firstman began posting videos to Instagram of various impressions, such as "the town gossip who has no more gossip during quarantine", "summer 2020", "banana bread's publicist" and "all the clothes people are not wearing right now".[10] His comedic impersonations have been met with positive response from internet fans and celebrities alike, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Chrissy Teigen. Actress Ruby McCollister has said of the skits, "You're putting a home base to the meme", by incorporating video, text, and creator all at once.[11] For Thom Browne's SS2021 show, which was set during the future 2132 Olympics on the Moon, Firstman and model Grace Mahary roleplayed as commentators while models walked down the Los Angeles Coliseum, an Art Deco relic where the 1932 Olympics were held.[2][12]
In 2022, he starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ms. Marvel, which aired on Disney+.[13]
Filmography
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Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Call Your Father | Josh | Lead role; also writer and director; short film | [5] |
| 2017 | Men Don't Whisper | Peyton | Lead role; also writer and director; short film | [8] |
| 2023 | You People | TBA | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Real Life | Casting director | ||
| Beards | Jonathan | |||
| 2015 | Daddy | Hot man | ||
| EastSiders | Mitchell | |||
| 2016 | Gay of Thrones | |||
| 2016-2017 | Search Party | Luke | Recurring role; also writer | [6] |
| 2017 | Last Meal | Brian the Zombie | ||
| 2019 | This Close | Richard Broomson | ||
| Tales from the Closet | ||||
| 2021 | Cinema Toast | Sebastian | Also writer | |
| Miracle Workers | Kaya | |||
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Mr. Wilson | Recurring role | [13] |
As producer
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Big Mouth | Consulting producer (10 episodes) |
References
- ^ "Jordan Firstman: One of Coveteur's 10 Most Influential People Online Now". Coveteur. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Trebay, Guy (October 7, 2020). "The Gender Reveal That Doesn't". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Nordstrom, Leigh (July 16, 2020). "Jordan Firstman Turns Lockdown Into Lemonade". WWD. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gay Comedian Jordan Firstman Joins the MCU in 'Ms. Marvel' Series". www.out.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Premiere: 'Call Your Father' Highlights Generational Differences Between Gay Men". www.out.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Jordan Firstman / Lessons Learned in Isolation, Lessons Learned Alongside Others". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Clyne, Luke Kelly (October 4, 2017). "Jordan Firstman Needs a Feature". Vulture. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Men Don't Whisper by Jordan Firstman | Comedy Short Film". Short of the Week. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Firstman's "Impressions" Are a Glimpse at Hollywood's Future". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Eksouzian-Cavadas, Ana (September 16, 2020). "The funniest comedian impersonators serving realness during Covid-19". Vogue Australia. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Murphy, Chris (May 28, 2020). "Ariana Grande Loves Jordan Firstman's 'Wild' Impressions". Vulture. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Schneier, Matthew (October 5, 2020). "Live From Space, It's the Future of Fashion Shows". The Cut. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Gay Comedian Jordan Firstman Joins the MCU in 'Ms. Marvel' Series". www.out.com. March 15, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
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