Jordan Peele, in full Jordan Haworth Peele, (born February 21, 1979, New York City, New York, U.S.), American comedian, writer, director, and producer who was known for creating both comedy and horror films and TV shows that address popular culture and social issues, especially race relations. Peele was raised in Manhattan by his white mother; his African American father was largely absent from his life. From an early age he was interested in performing and in movies. After completing his elementary education at a public school, he attended a private high school, from which he graduated in 1997. He then
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Jordan Peele, in full
Jordan Haworth Peele, (born February 21, 1979, New York City, New York, U.S.), American comedian, writer, director, and producer who was known for creating both comedy and horror films and TV shows that address popular culture and social issues, especially race relations.
Peele was raised in Manhattan by his white mother; his African American father was largely absent from his life. From an early age he was interested in performing and in movies. After completing his elementary education at a public school, he attended a private high school, from which he graduated in 1997. He then enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College. At first he studied puppetry, but a class on comedy inspired him. He became a member of a comedy troupe, and he soon left school to pursue comedy full-time. With his classmate and fellow troupe member Rebecca Drysdale, Peele initially formed an act that they billed as Two White Gu