Jordan Peele, a multifaceted American talent, has etched his name in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, comedian, producer, and screenwriter.

Best known for his groundbreaking film ‘Get Out,’ which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Peele’s journey is a remarkable exploration of talent, diversity, and social consciousness. This article delves into the intriguing facts that define the life and career of Jordan Peele.

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Father	Hayward Peele
Mother	Lucinda Williams
Brothers	Not Known
Sisters	Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Not Known
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Chelsea Peretti (m. 2016)
Sons	Beaumont Gino Peele
Daughters	Not Known

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• Born on February 21, 1979, in New York, USA, Jordan Peele’s biracial identity played a significant role in shaping his worldview. Raised by his white mother, Lucinda Williams, Peele was an introverted child with a passion for horror and science fiction.

• Despite growing up without the significant presence of his African-American father, Hayward Peele, Jordan navigated the complexities of his identity, often facing misconceptions among friends about his background.

• Jordan Peele’s academic journey led him from public schools to The Calhoun School and later to Sarah Lawrence College. A pivot from puppetry to comedy in college marked a transformative period in his life.

• In 1999, Peele left college to pursue comedy, forming a partnership with Rebecca Drysdale. A stint in the Amsterdam-based theatre troupe Boom Chicago followed, setting the stage for his comedic ascent.

• The pivotal meeting with Keegan Michael Key in 2003 led to their collaboration on ‘Mad TV,’ earning them widespread acclaim. In 2008, Peele left the show and, in 2012, founded his production company, Monkeypaw Productions.

• The dynamic duo of Key & Peele achieved fame with their Comedy Central show, addressing social and racial issues through humor. The show’s success paved the way for their first major film, ‘Keanu,’ in 2016.

• Jordan Peele’s directorial debut came in 2017 with ‘Get Out,’ a horror film that transcended its genre, earning critical acclaim and over $250 million at the box office. Peele made history as the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

• The success of ‘Get Out’ propelled Peele into a new phase, focusing on production and direction. The TBS comedy series ‘The Last O.G.’ and the horror film ‘Us’ (2019) followed, showcasing Peele’s versatility and mastery of the horror genre.

• Peele retired from acting in 2018, choosing to focus on directing and producing. He continued his exploration of horror themes with the announcement of four more films dealing with race and social issues, two of which have already been directed and released.

• In 2019, Jordan Peele featured in the documentary ‘Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror,’ examining the intersection of horror films and African American history.

• Peele’s personal life intertwines with his professional success. In 2013, he began dating Chelsea Peretti, known for her role in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ The couple married in 2016 and welcomed their first child, Beaumont Gino Peele, in 2017.

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