Montana Jordan (born March 8, 2003) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Georgie Cooper in The Big Bang Theory franchise, appearing as a series regular in Young Sheldon (2017–2024). He reprises the role as a lead actor in the spin-off Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024–present).
Oct 17 2024Early life and career
Jordan was born in Longview, Texas,2 and raised in Ore City, Texas.3
In 2015, Jordan auditioned for The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter, a film directed by Jody Hill and starring Josh Brolin and Danny McBride. The film, which follows a father-son hunting trip, marked Jordan’s acting debut when it was released in March 2018.
Jordan gained recognition in 2017 when he was cast as George "Georgie" Cooper Jr., the older brother of Sheldon Cooper, in Young Sheldon, a prequel series to The Big Bang Theory. Initially introduced as a supporting character, Georgie became a more central figure during the show's run. His character’s relationship with Mandy McAllister (played by Emily Osment) became an important storyline,4 culminating in the characters' marriage during the show's seventh and final season.
In 2024, CBS announced a spin-off series titled Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, with Jordan and Osment reprising their roles.5 The series, which explores their journey as newlyweds and young parents, premiered later that year and received mostly positive reception.67 It was renewed for a second season in February 2025.8
Personal life
Jordan married his Texan girlfriend of four years, Jenna Weeks, in June 2025 in Longview, Texas.910 Their daughter was born in 2024.11
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter | Jaden Ferguson | Filmed in 2015 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2024 | Young Sheldon | George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. | Main role; 141 episodesNominated – Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Supporting Teen Actor (2018)12 |
| 2018 | The Big Bang Theory | Episode: "The VCR Illumination" | |
| 2024–present | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage | Main role |
External links
- Montana Jordan at IMDb
- Montana Jordan on Instagram
- Montana Jordan on CBS / Paramount
References
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Fienberg, Daniel (October 17, 2024). "'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' Review: Chuck Lorre's 'Young Sheldon' CBS Spinoff Has Plenty of Heart but Not Enough Purpose". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 20, 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/georgie-and-mandys-first-marriage-review-chuck-lorre-young-sheldon-spinoff-cbs-1236033451/ ↩
Dumaraog, Ana (October 27, 2024). "I Was So Wrong About Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage & I Officially Apologize". ScreenRant. Retrieved May 20, 2025. https://screenrant.com/georgie-and-mandys-first-marriage-format-change-good/ ↩
Colburn, Randall (May 16, 2025). "When does Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 2 come out? All about the Young Sheldon spinoff's return". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 20, 2025. https://ew.com/when-does-georgie-and-mandy-season-2-come-out-11736586 ↩
Robinette, Ashlyn (June 22, 2025). "'Young Sheldon' Alum Montana Jordan Marries Jenna Weeks in 'Classic Cowboy' Texas Wedding (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved June 23, 2025. https://people.com/montana-jordan-marries-jenna-weeks-wedding-exclusive-11756658 ↩
Van Horn, Haley. "Who Is 'Young Sheldon' Actor Montana Jordan's Wife? All About Jenna Weeks". People. Retrieved July 2, 2025. https://people.com/who-is-jenna-weeks-montana-jordan-girlfriend-8719494 ↩
Sacks, Hannah (May 22, 2024). "Young Sheldon's Montana Jordan Welcomes First Baby with Girlfriend Jenna Weeks: 'Momma and Daddy Love You'". People. Retrieved May 16, 2025. https://people.com/young-sheldons-montana-jordan-welcomes-first-baby-with-girlfriend-jenna-weeks-8652404 ↩
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