Jordan Bolger is an English actor. He has performed in television, notably in ''

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'', and '' This Town''. In film, he is known for side roles in ''

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Early life and education

Bolger was born in

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, England, to a Jamaican father and English mother, and has a brother Daniell. He was brought up by his single mother Liz, who is a gym instructor. He did

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as a youth. He trained as a dancer at the

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Career

Originally intending to be a professional dancer, Bolger injured himself at a dancing audition and decided to audition as an actor instead. His first acting role was as Isaiah Jesus in the British period crime drama television series ''

''. He made 13 appearances in the show from 2014 to 2017, before exiting the show due to clashing schedules. In 2018, he appeared on the post-apocalyptic science fiction drama ''

'', cast as Miles Ezekial Shaw. In 2021, he made his Hollywood debut in a side role in the comedy film ''

''. In 2022, he was cast as the recurring character Skad in the ''

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'' spinoff television series ''

''. He appeared in a supporting role, Malik, in the 2022 film ''

''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Notes

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Borger, Jordan 1994 births Living people Male actors from Coventry Black British male actors 21st-century English male actors English male film actors English male television actors English people of Jamaican descent Actors educated at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts