Oscar Jordan's acting career began on the mean streets of Chicago, where he later honed his craft at DePaul University's Goodman School Of Drama, earning a B.F.A in Acting. He then transitioned to television, appearing in local shows such as Lady Blue with Danny Aiello, America's Most Wanted, and The Father Clements Story alongside Louis Gossett Jr.
His early film credits include Big Shots with Paul Winfield, Chains, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead with Christina Applegate, and A Few Good Men opposite Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Jordan landed guest-starring roles on China Beach, Thirtysomething, Seinfeld, Melrose Place, The Young & The Restless, and Days Of Our Lives.
Notably, he appeared alongside George Clooney on both Bodies Of Evidence and ER, and in films such as I Love Trouble with Julia Roberts, Life with Eddie Murphy, and Younger And Younger starring Donald Sutherland and Brendan Fraser.
In addition to his acting career, Jordan is a skilled musician, releasing two critically acclaimed albums: Mister Bad Luck and Eclectic Soul. He has also composed original music for the short film Pam, written and directed by Kathleen Cecchin, and has written for Vintage Guitar Magazine.
As a trained voiceover actor and martial artist, Jordan has performed elaborate fights on screen and directed on-camera fight choreography. He was awarded a scholarship to the American Film Institute's screenwriting program for his original screenplay, and has appeared in numerous commercials for prominent brands.
Jordan has portrayed notable characters, including real-life German movie star Gunther Kaufman on True Nightmares, Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray on Hollywood 911, and Jay, a troubled but compassionate assistant football coach, in the short film Gifts Of My Kin.
Throughout his life, Oscar Jordan has remained a dedicated student of acting, film, martial arts, guitar, writing, and self-realization.