Jordana Ariel Spiro, a talented actress, was born on April 12, 1977, in the vibrant city of Manhattan, New York. She spent her formative years in Manhattan, where she was nurtured by the city's rich cultural landscape. Spiro's passion for the performing arts led her to enroll in the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School, where she honed her craft. Additionally, she briefly attended the renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, further expanding her artistic horizons.
Spiro's professional journey began in the 1990s, when she started landing roles in various TV shows and movies. Her early credits include appearances in comedic TV shows such as "Maybe This Time" (1995),"Her Last Chance" (1996),"If These Walls Could Talk" (1996),"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997),and "Silk Stalkings" (1991). She also appeared in TV movies like "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) and "City Guys" (1997).
Spiro's breakthrough came when she landed her first recurring roles on "One World" (1998) and "Undressed" (1999). Her first regular role was on the short-lived series "The Huntress" (2000),where she played the daughter of Annette O'Toole's bounty hunter character. After "The Huntress," Spiro mostly guest-starred on various TV shows, including "Out of Practice" (2005),"CSI: NY" (2004),"Cold Case" (2003),and had a recurring role on "JAG" (1995) as Lt. Catherine Graves.
In addition to her television work, Spiro has also appeared in several feature films, such as "Must Love Dogs" (2005),"Partner(s)" (2005),"Alone with Her" (2006),"Living & Dying" (2007),"The Year of Getting to Know Us" (2008),and "Trespass" (2011). She also starred in the TBS comedy series "My Boys" (2006),playing the role of P.J., a twenty-something woman who navigates romance within her circle of male friends. The show concluded after four seasons in 2010.
Spiro's subsequent projects include appearances in Neal Brennan's "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard" (2009) alongside Jeremy Piven, Ed Helms, and Rob Riggle, and a recurring role on "Harry's Law" (2011) as Rachael Miller. She has also guest-starred on "Dexter" (2006) and had a recurring role as Detective Jenna Villette on "The Good Wife" (2009). Spiro's most recent lead role was on the short-lived series "The Mob Doctor" (2012),which unfortunately was cancelled after 13 episodes.
In addition to her acting career, Spiro is also an accomplished photographer and has produced and directed several short films. She has been based in both Los Angeles and New York, and is currently pursuing her MFA in Filmmaking at Columbia University, which she began in the fall of 2009.
