History of Jordan Peele in Timeline
Jordan Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker, celebrated for his contributions to both comedy and horror genres. Initially gaining recognition in comedy, Peele transitioned into filmmaking, directing critically acclaimed and commercially successful psychological horror films infused with comedic elements. His achievements include an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying his impact on contemporary cinema.
2 hours ago : Jordan Peele's new horror film arrives on Netflix after box office issues; Wayans' film too.
Jordan Peele's new supernatural horror film will be released on Netflix this month after a box office struggle. Marlon Wayans' 'HIM' is also on Netflix. While another of Peele's horror film scheduled for Netflix debut in April 2026.
February 21, 1979: Jordan Peele's Birth
On February 21, 1979, Jordan Haworth Peele was born in New York City. He is now a well-known American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
1997: Graduation from The Calhoun School
In 1997, Jordan Peele graduated from The Calhoun School on Manhattan's Upper West Side after securing a scholarship to attend the private school.
1999: Death of Father
In 1999, Jordan Peele's father, Hayward Peele Jr., passed away. Jordan last saw his father when he was seven years old.
2003: Hired as cast member on Mad TV
In 2003, Jordan Peele got his breakout role when he was hired as a cast member on the Fox sketch comedy series Mad TV.
2003: Joining the Cast of Mad TV
In 2003, Jordan Peele joined the cast of Mad TV for its ninth season.
2007: Audition for SNL
Around 2007, Jordan Peele auditioned to be a cast member for Saturday Night Live when SNL producers were looking for someone to play Barack Obama.
2008: Departure from Mad TV
In 2008, Jordan Peele left the Fox sketch comedy series Mad TV after spending five seasons on the show.
2008: Emmy Nomination for "Sad Fitty Cent"
In 2008, Jordan Peele was nominated for an Emmy Award for his song "Sad Fitty Cent", a music video parody about 50 Cent's rivalry with Kanye West.
2010: Co-starring in The Station Pilot and Childrens Hospital
In 2010, Jordan Peele co-starred in the Fox comedy pilot The Station, and appeared with a recurring role in the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.
2012: Creation of Key & Peele
In 2012, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key created and starred in their own Comedy Central sketch comedy series Key & Peele.
2012: Founding of Monkeypaw Productions
In 2012, Jordan Peele founded the film and television production company Monkeypaw Productions.
2012: Appearance in Wanderlust
In 2012, Jordan Peele had a supporting role in the David Wain-directed comedy Wanderlust.
2014: Role in Fargo
In 2014, Jordan Peele played an FBI agent in the first season of the FX anthology series Fargo.
March 2015: Announcement of Substitute Teacher Film
In March 2015, it was announced that Keegan-Michael Key would reprise the role of Mr. Garvey in a feature-length film Substitute Teacher with Jordan Peele portraying a rival teacher.
November 3, 2015: Wendell & Wild in Development
On November 3, 2015, it was reported that Henry Selick was developing Wendell & Wild, a new stop-motion feature with Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key based on an original story by Selick.
November 2015: Engagement to Chelsea Peretti
In November 2015, Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti became engaged, marking a significant step in their relationship.
2015: Key & Peele End
From 2012 to 2015, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key starred in their own Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele, from 2012 to 2015.
April 2016: Eloped With Chelsea Peretti
In April 2016, Chelsea Peretti announced that she and Jordan Peele had eloped, signifying their marriage.
2016: Release of Keanu
In 2016, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy film Keanu.
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 Rosemary's Baby, Night of the Living Dead, The Shining, Candyman, The People Under the Stairs, Scream, The Silence of the Lambs, Funny Games, Misery, Rear Window, The 'Burbs, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
February 2017: Release of Get Out
In February 2017, Jordan Peele's first film, Get Out, was released to critical acclaim, eventually scoring a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Peele received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on the film, becoming the first African American screenwriter to win in this category.
March 2017: Interest in Wendell Sanders Film
In March 2017, Jordan Peele expressed interest in developing a film around his Key & Peele character Wendell Sanders based on the music video "The Power of Wings".
2017: Voice acting role in Captain Underpants
In 2017, Jordan Peele voice acted in the animated film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
2017: Included on Time 100 List
In 2017, Jordan Peele was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people, recognizing his impact.
March 2018: Netflix picks up Wendell & Wild
In March 2018, the film Wendell & Wild, featuring Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, was picked up by Netflix.
April 5, 2018: Announcement of Lorena Docuseries
On April 5, 2018, it was announced that Amazon Video had given a four-episode order for Lorena, a docuseries about Lorena Bobbitt, with Jordan Peele as an executive producer.
June 28, 2018: Announcement of Weird City
On June 28, 2018, it was announced that YouTube Premium would be releasing Weird City, co-created by Jordan Peele and Charlie Sanders.
2018: Co-creation of The Last O.G.
In 2018, Jordan Peele co-created the TBS comedy series The Last O.G..
2018: Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
In 2018, Jordan Peele received another Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for producing Spike Lee's comedy-drama BlacKkKlansman.
2018: Academy Award Nomination
In 2018, Jordan Peele received another Best Picture nomination for BlacKkKlansman at the Academy Awards.
February 13, 2019: Release of Weird City
On February 13, 2019, Weird City, co-created by Jordan Peele and Charlie Sanders, was released to critical acclaim.
February 15, 2019: Premiere of Lorena
On February 15, 2019, the docuseries Lorena, executive produced by Jordan Peele, premiered on Amazon Video.
March 22, 2019: Release of Us
On March 22, 2019, the film Us, written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele, was released in the United States.
April 1, 2019: Premiere of The Twilight Zone Revival
On April 1, 2019, The Twilight Zone, the third revival of the original 1959–64 anthology series, premiered on CBS All Access, with Jordan Peele as the developer and narrator.
2019: Co-creation of Weird City
In 2019, Jordan Peele co-created the YouTube Premium comedy series Weird City.
2019: Voice acting role in Toy Story 4
In 2019, Jordan Peele voice acted in the animated film Toy Story 4.
February 2020: Production of Hunters
In February 2020, Jordan Peele produced a 10-episode series about hunting down Nazis called Hunters.
October 2020: Signing on to produce The People Under the Stairs remake
In October 2020, Win Rosenfeld and Jordan Peele signed on to produce the remake of Wes Craven's 1991 comedy horror film The People Under the Stairs.
2020: End of The Twilight Zone
In 2020, Jordan Peele ended his role as the host and producer of the CBS All Access revival of the anthology series The Twilight Zone.
August 27, 2021: Release of Candyman Sequel
On August 27, 2021, the sequel to Candyman, co-produced and co-written by Jordan Peele, was theatrically released to positive reviews.
September 2021: Monkeypaw Productions Deal with Universal Television
In September 2021, it was reported that Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions company had struck a deal with Universal Television.
2022: Release of Wendell and Wild
In 2022, Jordan Peele co-starred in Wendell and Wild, which he also wrote and produced.
2022: Release of Wendell & Wild on Netflix
In 2022, Wendell & Wild, featuring Jordan Peele, was released on Netflix.
October 2023: Signed Open Letters
In October 2023, Jordan Peele signed an open letter calling for President Joe Biden to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during the Gaza war and the Artists4Ceasefire letter calling for a ceasefire in the war.
2023: Collaboration with Hideo Kojima on OD
At the Game Awards in 2023, Jordan Peele announced his collaboration with video game designer Hideo Kojima on his next game, OD, an experimental horror title.
December 25, 2024: Original Release Date
Originally, Jordan Peele's next directorial effort was set to be released on December 25, 2024, but it was later removed from Universal's release schedule.
September 2025: Movie Removed from Schedule
In September 2025, Jordan Peele's movie was once again removed from Universal's release schedule, with no new release date announced.
October 23, 2026: New Release Date
After being pulled from the schedule, Universal reinstated Jordan Peele's film with a new release date of October 23, 2026, which would mark the longest gap between Peele's films to date.
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