Jordan Renzo
Jordan Renzo | |
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Born | February 11, 1993 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2014–present |
Notable work | Class |
Jordan Renzo is an American actor, best known for his role as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Class.[1]
Early life
Renzo attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In February 2014 during his final school year Renzo appeared in the school's play Henry V where he played the title role.[2] Renzo also sings (tenor) and has practised stage combat.[3]
Career
In 2015, Renzo starred in short drama Ella. A year later he appeared in the World War II film Chosen.[4] In 2016, Renzo was cast as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off Class.[5][6] Renzo said that playing a gay character was made "quite easy" with the help of his co-star Greg Austin, and that their relationship was no different than the other relationships in the show.[7] Despite never being credited in the opening credits of the series, Renzo's character was advertised as a series regular by the BBC multiple times.[8][9][10] In 2018, Renzo reprised his role as Matteusz in six audio plays by Big Finish.[11] In the same year it was announced that Renzo would star as Charlie Brandon in The Spanish Princess.[12] In 2019 Renzo played Sir Eyck of Denesle in The Witcher.[13]
Filmography
TV series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Class | Matteusz Andrzejewski | Recurring cast (7 episodes) |
2019 | The Spanish Princess | Charlie Brandon | TV Mini-Series (7 episodes) |
2019 | The Witcher | Sir Eyck of Denesle | Episode 6: Rare Species |
2019 | Little America | Christopher | Episode 8: Rafiq |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Ella | Chuck | Short film |
2016 | Troubled | Johnny | Short film |
2016 | Chosen | Robi | Main cast |
2019 | Boys from County Hell | Christian | Horror film |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
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2014 | Henry V | Henry | Milton Court Studio Theatre | play by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Audio
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018-2020 | Class | Matteusz Andrzejewski | 8 episodes |
References
- ^ Traverso-Madden, Olivia (19 November 2016). "Stars of Doctor Who teen spin-off 'Class' discuss their popular onscreen relationship". Attitude. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Review: Henry V, Milton Court Studio Theatre". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Jordan Renzo". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Class". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ Williams, Kathryn (21 October 2016). "It's a bit scary, a bit teen angst-y and it's got aliens: Here's what the writer of Class says about the Doctor Who spin-off". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ Bryan, Scott (1 November 2016). "The Casual Gay Relationship In Class Is Actually Important". Buzz Feed. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ Megarry, Daniel (22 October 2016). "Class creator Patrick Ness: 'The lack of LGBT representation on screen is harmful'". Gay Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Class - 6 Things You Need to Know About Class". BBC Three.
- ^ "Series 1, Class - Matteusz Andrzejewski". BBC Three.
- ^ MYM Buzz (30 October 2016). "Class Cast & Crew Panel @ MCM London Comic Con" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Axed Doctor Who spin-off Class to return for audio series". Radio Times.
- ^ "The Spanish Princess: Charlotte Hope to Star in The White Princess Follow-Up On Starz". Deadline Hollywood. 17 May 2018.
- ^ "New Casting Of The Witcher Revealed on Reddit".
External links
- Jordan Renzo at IMDb
- Jordan Renzo on Twitter
- Jordan Renzo on Instagram