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 May 10, 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

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2024
{"id":136787,"title":"6 Underground","year":"2019","character":"Ferry Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/6-underground","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75olflq1hre0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75olflq1hre0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
6 Underground
6 Underground as Ferry Man
{"id":104717,"title":"Kingsman: The Golden Circle","year":"2017","character":"Harvard Professor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kingsman-the-golden-circle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gpcnu8qdd10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gpcnu8qdd10.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle as Harvard Professor
{"id":5769,"title":"Dead in Tombstone","year":"2013","character":"Father Paul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-in-tombstone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18gofs45gacg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18gofs45gacg.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Dead in Tombstone
Dead in Tombstone as Father Paul
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":2013,"character":"Abe Ryland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Poirot
Poirot as Abe Ryland
{"id":1234,"title":"Hatfields & McCoys","year":2012,"character":"Sheriff Maynard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hatfields-mccoys","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bcqrfeevotc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bcqrfeevotc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Hatfields & McCoys
Hatfields & McCoys as Sheriff Maynard
{"id":17232,"title":"High Plains Invaders","year":"2009","character":"Sheriff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-plains-invaders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17232.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":23552,"title":"Dot.Kill","year":"2005","character":"Dr. Morelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dotkill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23552.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23552.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Dot.Kill
Dot.Kill as Dr. Morelli
{"id":84804,"title":"Diggity's Treasure","year":"2002","character":"Mr. Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diggitys-treasure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84804.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Diggity's Treasure
Diggity's Treasure as Mr. Jackson
{"id":53377,"title":"Capone's Boys","year":"2002","character":"The Mayor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/capones-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53377.jpg"},"released":1}
Capone's Boys
Capone's Boys as The Mayor
{"id":153698,"title":"The Enemy","year":"2001","character":"Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-enemy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153698.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Enemy
The Enemy as Henry
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1993,"character":"Ed Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Ed Taylor
{"id":159295,"title":"Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum'","year":"1992","character":"Dick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seduction-three-tales-from-the-inner-sanctum-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159295.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":60803,"title":"Slash Dance","year":"1989","character":"Logan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slash-dance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60803.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":60897,"title":"The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission","year":"1988","character":"Lonnie Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dirty-dozen-the-fatal-mission","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60897.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60897.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":60899,"title":"The Great Escape II: The Untold Story","year":"1988","character":"Capt. Lewis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-escape-ii-the-untold-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60899.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1984,"character":"Skip Fleming","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Skip Fleming
{"id":10086,"title":"Tales of the Unexpected","year":1983,"character":"Alan Brodie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tales-of-the-unexpected","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":8528,"title":"The Blue and the Gray","year":1982,"character":"Professor Lowe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-blue-and-the-gray","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8528.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Blue and the Gray
The Blue and the Gray as Professor Lowe
{"id":81044,"title":"Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker","year":"1979","character":"Ron Leland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diary-of-a-teenage-hitchhiker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81044.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":10132,"title":"Wheels","year":1978,"character":"Kirk Trenton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wheels","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10132.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Wheels
Wheels as Kirk Trenton
{"id":11205,"title":"Lincoln","year":1974,"character":"Robert Lincoln","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lincoln-1974","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11205.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Lincoln
Lincoln as Robert Lincoln
{"id":24160,"title":"Superchick","year":"1973","character":"Marine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superchick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24160.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Superchick
Superchick as Marine