History of Jordan Peele in Timeline

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Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker, celebrated for his work in comedy and horror. He gained initial recognition for his comedic acting before transitioning to writing and directing in the psychological horror genre, often incorporating comedic elements. Peele's films have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, earning him accolades such as an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. He was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2017.


November 2015: Engagement

In November 2015, Jordan Peele became engaged to Chelsea Peretti.

April 2016: Elopement Announcement

In April 2016, Chelsea Peretti announced that she and Jordan Peele had eloped.

February 2017: Curated Film Series

In February 2017, Jordan Peele curated "The Art of the Social Thriller" film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The series comprised 12 films that inspired the making of Get Out, including horror, thriller, and comedy-drama films.

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2017: Birth of Son

In 2017, Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti had a son.

2017: Academy Award Nominations and Win

In 2017, Jordan Peele was nominated for three Academy Awards for 'Get Out': Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, winning the award for Best Original Screenplay.

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2018: Academy Award Nomination

In 2018, Jordan Peele received a Best Picture nomination for BlacKkKlansman.

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