Jordan Peele

Actor and director of horror films

Jordan Peele - Actor and director of horror films
Born

February 21st, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter rose to prominence through sketch comedy and gained recognition for the film 'Get Out.' This film, which combined social commentary with horror elements, received critical acclaim and won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Peele also directed 'Us,' another successful horror film that further established a unique filmmaking style that blends genre with thematic depth. In addition to directing, Peele gained popularity as a cast member on 'Mad TV' and as part of the Comedy Central series 'Key & Peele.'

Directed and wrote 'Get Out', winning an Oscar

Directed 'Us', which achieved box office success

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