Jordan Calloway

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Jordan Calloway is an American actor. He is known for his role as Zach Carter-Schwartz on the

Riverdale (2017–2018), and Black Lightning (2018–2021). Since 2022, he has starred as Jake in the CBS action drama, Fire Country
.

Early life and education

He is the son of cinematographer Joseph Calloway.[1] Calloway's parents are divorced.[2] He is the youngest of several children. As a child, Calloway had aspirations of becoming a Navy SEAL, while his brother was actually interested in acting.[3] Calloway attended Maranatha High School and graduated in 2009. He played varsity baseball for all four years.[4] He would later attend Azusa Pacific University.[5] He graduated with a degree in TV and film production.[3]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 DisCONNECTED Isaiah
2012 Jeffrey's Fortune N/A Short film; producer[6][non-primary source needed]
2013 Life of a King Marcus
2016 Grandma's House Izak
2019 Countdown Matt Monroe [7][8]
2019 Always a Bridesmaid Mark

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Parkers Jerel Jr. Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues"
2001 The District Son Episode: "The D.C. Strangler"
2002 George Lopez Kid #2 Episode: "Max's Big Adventure"
2004–2007 Unfabulous Zach Carter-Schwartz Main role
2005–2006 ER K.J. Thibeaux Recurring role (seasons 11–12), 7 episodes
2010 The Glades De'Andre Matthews Episode: "Mucked Up"
2014 Switched at Birth Aaron Legrange Episode: "
Your Body Is a Battleground
"
2014 Gang Related Darnell Grecco Episode: "Pecados del Padre"
2014 Reckless Maddox Tate Episode: "Blind Sides"
2014 Drumline: A New Beat Jayven LaPierre Television film[9]
2015 Studio City Griffin Television film[10]
2016 Ghost Oliver Television film[11]
2016 Recovery Road N/A Episode: "My Loose Thread"
2016 House of Lies Ryder Episode: "Tragedy of the Commons"
2017
Beyond
 		Kevin McArdle Main role (pilot); recurring role (season 1); 5 episodes
2017 Pure Genius Henry Jones Episode: "Lift Me Up"
2017 Freakish Zane Recurring role (season 2), 9 episodes[12]
2017–2018
Riverdale
 		Chuck Clayton Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 6 episodes
2018–2021 Black Lightning Khalil Payne/Painkiller Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2–4)[13]
2018 The Mick Marcus/Tre Episode: "The Car"
2022-present
Fire Country
 		Jake Main role[14][15]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2005 Young Artist Awards Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series Unfabulous Nominated [16]
2006 Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Unfabulous Nominated [17]
2007 Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Unfabulous Nominated [18]

References

  1. ^ "2017 Cinematographers / Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts Nominee Reception". August 29, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. ^ Riverdale; Jordan Calloway (April 13, 2017). "Riverdale Season 1 Episode 10 Review w/ Jordan Calloway" (Livestream). Interviewed by Ben Bateman; Sam Davidson; Chae Jones; Frank Moran. Los Angeles: AfterBuzz TV. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Carson, Jasmine (December 8, 2014). "Jordan Calloway: The Debut". On the Cover. ShuString Magazine (1): 82–91. Archived from the original on June 20, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  4. CBS Interactive
    . Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "Coast To Coast Cougars". Azusa Pacific Athletics. June 12, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "Jeffrey's Fortune". Vimeo.
  7. ^ "Peter Facinelli, Jordan Calloway, P.J. Byrne, Talitha Bateman & More Join STX Horror Pic 'Countdown'". April 15, 2019.
  8. ^ "Countdown Trailer: Killer App Knows Exactly when You'll die". September 13, 2019.
  9. ^ "Drumline: A New Beat Star Jordan Calloway Talks Role and Chemistry With Alexandra Shipp — Exclusive". Wetpaint. October 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "Fox's Studio City pilot adds Samantha Logan and Jordan Calloway". Digital Spy. March 13, 2015.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2016). "PILOT SEASON 2016: Time-Travel Craze And What It Means For Kevin Williamson's 'Time After Time' (& His Hot CW Drama)".
  12. ^ "Jordan Calloway joins second season of Hulu's "Freakish"". Color Web Mag. July 11, 2017.
  13. ^ "'Black Lightning's China Anne McClain Talks Her Character's Relationship With Jordan Calloway's Khalil". Comicbook.com. January 24, 2018.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (March 8, 2022). "'Cal Fire': Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway Among Four Cast In CBS Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  15. ^ Ho, Rodney (October 7, 2022). "CBS's 'Fire Country' features two actors with Atlanta ties". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  16. ^ "26th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on March 4, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  17. ^ "27th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  18. ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2018.

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