Jordan Peele
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    https://www.monkeypawproductions.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1979-02-21
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Τζόρνταν Πιλ, Jordan Haworth Peele, 조던 필, Key & Peele, ジョーダン・ピール, جوردن پیل

Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, and producer, renowned for his innovative contributions to both comedy and horror genres. Born on February 21, 1979, in New York City, he began his career in sketch comedy, gaining prominence as a cast member on MADtv from 2003 to 2008. He later co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed series Key & Peele (2012–2015), which earned him multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy. Peele transitioned into filmmaking with his directorial debut, Get Out (2017), a psychological horror film that received widespread acclaim. It grossed over $255 million worldwide on a modest budget and earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, making him the first African American to win in that category . He continued to explore social themes through horror in Us (2019) and Nope (2022), both of which were met with critical praise and commercial success . In addition to directing, Peele has produced and written for various projects, including the 2021 Candyman film, which served as a spiritual sequel to the 1992 classic. Peele's production company, Monkeypaw Productions, focuses on telling unique stories that often address issues of race and identity. Under this banner, he has produced films like BlacKkKlansman (2018), which received critical acclaim and earned multiple awards. As of 2025, Peele is set to release HIM, a sports horror film scheduled for September 19, 2025. Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Peele, the film stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers and explores themes of ambition and the dark side of fame .

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