Jordan Firstman Explained

Jordan Firstman
Birth Date:8 July 1991
Nationality:American
Years Active:2017–present

Jordan Firstman (born July 8, 1991) is an American writer, producer, and comedian living in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is known for the short films Men Don't Whisper (2017), the Sundance-nominated Call Your Father (2016),[2] and for the feature film Rotting in the Sun (2023).[3] Firstman rose to prominence for his short skits, called Impressions, shared on Instagram Live in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Career

In 2016, at a time when he was a writer for the television series Search Party,[5] Firstman wrote and starred in Call Your Father, a satirical short film exploring the ups-and-downs of an intergenerational gay couple.[6] The following year, he and co-writer Charles Rogers created Men Don't Whisper, a comedic short film about an "emasculated" gay couple who try to regain their masculinity by seducing several women.[7] The film was screened at Sundance and South by Southwest, and was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere.[8]

In early 2020, Firstman wrote an ode to gay representation in film, sung by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, as well as Laura Dern at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards.[9] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Firstman began posting videos to Instagram of his various impersonations and impressions, such as "the town gossip who-has-no-more-gossip-during-quarantine", "Summer 2020", "Banana Bread's Publicist" and "all the clothes people are not wearing right now".[10] His comedic skits have been met with positive response from fans and celebrities alike, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Chrissy Teigen. Actress Ruby McCollister has said of Firstman's comedy: "You're putting a home base to the meme" (by incorporating video, text and creator, all at once).[11] For Thom Browne's SS2021 fashion show, which was set during the future 2132 Olympics on the Moon, Firstman and model Grace Mahary roleplayed as commentators as runway models walked, held at the Los Angeles Coliseum (an Art Deco relic, where the 1932 Summer Olympics were held).[2] [12]

In 2022, he appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ms. Marvel, which aired on Disney+.[13]

In 2024, he appeared as a guest on the Grindr-created YouTube podcast Who's the A**hole, hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race alum and entertainer Katya Zamolodchikova.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year! scope="col"
TitleRoleNotes
2016Call Your FatherJoshLead role; also writer and director; short film
2017Men Don't WhisperPeytonLead role; also writer and director; short film
2023Rotting in the SunJordanLead role
2023You PeopleDannySupporting role

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Real LifeCasting director
BeardsJonathan
2015DaddyHot man
EastSidersMitchell
2016Gay of Thrones
2016-2017Search PartyLukeRecurring role; also writer
2017Last MealBrian the Zombie
2019This CloseRichard Broomson
Tales from the Closet
2021Cinema ToastSebastianAlso writer
Miracle WorkersKaya
2022Ms. MarvelMr. WilsonRecurring role
2024English TeacherMalcomRecurring role[15]

As producer

Personal life

Firstman grew up on Long Island, New York.[16] He is gay[17] and Jewish.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jordan Firstman: One of Coveteur's 10 Most Influential People Online Now. October 7, 2020. Coveteur. May 20, 2020 . September 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925144441/https://coveteur.com/online-now/jordan-firstman-online-now/. live.
  2. News: Trebay. Guy. October 7, 2020. The Gender Reveal That Doesn't. en-US. The New York Times. October 7, 2020. 0362-4331. October 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007193150/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/07/style/mens-fashion-the-gender-reveal-that-doesnt.html. live.
  3. Web site: IMDB. December 20, 2023. .
  4. Web site: Nordstrom. Leigh. July 16, 2020. Jordan Firstman Turns Lockdown Into Lemonade. October 7, 2020. WWD. en. October 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013012127/https://wwd.com/eye/people/jordan-firstman-instagram-impressions-tv-writing-1203679107/. live.
  5. Web site: Jordan Firstman / Lessons Learned in Isolation, Lessons Learned Alongside Others . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201009020445/https://flaunt.com/content/2yjfhvrpj70umfdkr1w4r3ehfmuqv5 . October 9, 2020 . October 7, 2020 . Flaunt Magazine . en-US.
  6. Web site: October 3, 2017. Premiere: 'Call Your Father' Highlights Generational Differences Between Gay Men. October 7, 2020. www.out.com. en. October 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009091354/https://www.out.com/interviews/2017/10/03/premiere-call-your-father-highlights-generational-differences-between-gay-men. live.
  7. Web site: Clyne. Luke Kelly. October 4, 2017. Jordan Firstman Needs a Feature. October 7, 2020. Vulture. en-us. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824173110/https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/jordan-firstman-needs-a-feature.html. live.
  8. Web site: Men Don't Whisper by Jordan Firstman Comedy Short Film. October 7, 2020. Short of the Week. August 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808143517/https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2018/03/23/men-dont-whisper. live.
  9. Web site: Jordan Firstman's "Impressions" Are a Glimpse at Hollywood's Future. October 7, 2020. W Magazine Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. August 7, 2020 . en-US. October 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009210755/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/jordan-firstman-instagram-impressions-secrets-interview/. live.
  10. Web site: Eksouzian-Cavadas. Ana. September 16, 2020. The funniest comedian impersonators serving realness during Covid-19. October 7, 2020. Vogue Australia. en. October 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012233915/https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/lifestyle/the-funniest-comedian-impersonators-serving-realness-during-covid19/image-gallery/6b8e94122c76883482e73b954b6bbf87. live.
  11. Web site: Murphy. Chris. May 28, 2020. Ariana Grande Loves Jordan Firstman's 'Wild' Impressions. October 7, 2020. Vulture. en-us. September 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920183136/https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/jordan-firstman-impressions-interview-ariana-grande.html. live.
  12. Web site: Schneier. Matthew. October 5, 2020. Live From Space, It's the Future of Fashion Shows. October 7, 2020. The Cut. en-us. October 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009065145/https://www.thecut.com/2020/10/live-from-space-its-the-future-of-fashion-shows.html. live.
  13. Web site: March 15, 2022 . Gay Comedian Jordan Firstman Joins the MCU in 'Ms. Marvel' Series . June 24, 2022 . www.out.com . en . March 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220315161537/https://www.out.com/television/2022/3/15/gay-comedian-jordan-firstman-joins-mcu-ms-marvel-series-disney-plus-trailer . live .
  14. Web site: 22 February 2024 . Who’s the A**hole? with Katya (feat. Jordan Firstman) Grindr . live.
  15. Web site: FX Comedy Pilot ‘English Teacher’ Sets Cast (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Joe. Otterson. September 29, 2022. August 10, 2024.
  16. News: Hazelhurst . Beatrice . Jordan Firstman and the Art of the Asshole . Playboy . March 16, 2021 . August 24, 2023 . August 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803194445/https://www.playboy.com/read/jordan-firstman-and-the-art-of-the-asshole . live .
  17. Web site: March 15, 2022 . Gay Comedian Jordan Firstman Joins the MCU in 'Ms. Marvel' Series . March 15, 2022 . Out.com . March 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220315161537/https://www.out.com/television/2022/3/15/gay-comedian-jordan-firstman-joins-mcu-ms-marvel-series-disney-plus-trailer . live .

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