James Carroll Jordan

James Carroll Jordan

75 · Born: Jan 13, 1950

Personal Details

BornJan 13, 1950 Okinawa, Japan
Spouse
  • Jan Hartley

    ( Apr 15, 1993 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Penny Peyser

    ( Nov 24, 1977 to Apr 26, 1984 )

Biography

James Jordan, a London-based North American voice over artist with a remarkable range, was born in Japan and raised in England. He possesses a unique blend of gravitas and brio, effortlessly transitioning between various accents and characters. Jordan's extensive experience includes narrating numerous documentaries for the History and Discovery Channel, such as "The Bader Meinhoff Gang" and "The Flying Guru".

He is also renowned for his leading role in the television series "Rich Man Poor Man Book 2". Jordan's acting career has spanned both North America and the United Kingdom, with notable performances in "Taggart", "Lovejoy", "Ellington", and many more. He has also had a successful career in the West End, starring in his own one-man show "Mark Twain On Womankind", which has been performed worldwide to rave reviews and packed houses.

In addition to his stage work, Jordan has narrated audio books by renowned authors such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H. Rider Haggard. His stage performances, including "Mark Twain On Womankind" and "Mark Twain Out West", are available for purchase, along with his autobiography "Life As We Know It Jim".

Notably, Jordan has also appeared in theatrical productions at the National Theatre in London, starring in Tennessee Williams' "Spring Storm" and Eugene O'Neill's "Beyond the Horizon".

Career

2024
2019
6 Underground
6 Underground as Ferry Man
2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle as Harvard Professor
2013
Dead in Tombstone
Dead in Tombstone as Father Paul
2012
Hatfields & McCoys
Hatfields & McCoys as Sheriff Maynard
2009
2005
Dot.Kill
Dot.Kill as Dr. Morelli
2002
Capone's Boys
Capone's Boys as The Mayor
Diggity's Treasure
Diggity's Treasure as Mr. Jackson
2001
The Enemy
The Enemy as Henry
1989
1982
The Blue and the Gray
The Blue and the Gray as Professor Lowe
1978
Wheels
Wheels as Kirk Trenton
1974
Lincoln
Lincoln as Robert Lincoln
1973
Superchick
Superchick as Marine