Jordan Connor
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| Born | Jordan Connor Yuen September 17, 1991 Calgary, Alberta |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
Jordan Connor Yuen (born September 17, 1991) is an Canadian actor. He portrays Sweet Pea on The CW's Riverdale.
Early life[edit]
Jordan Connor was born in Calgary, Alberta on September 17, 1991. He moved to Vancouver, at the age of two and grew up in the city. In high school, Jordan was very passionate about theatre and sports. Playing leading roles in school theatre productions, he also played varsity football (playing quarterback and wide receiver). After graduating, Jordan was recruited by the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. He played wide receiver at UBC before a severe leg injury sidelined him. After a full recovery, Jordan chose to pursue acting. He has a brother, Brad Yuen, and a sister, Nicole Yuen.
Career[edit]
He attended the University of British Columbia on a football scholarship. Following an injury, he decided to pursue acting as his career and moved to Vancouver. He has guest starred on a litany of TV series, including Backstrom, You Me Her, and Lucifer. He appeared in a 2013 episode of Supernatural.
Personal life[edit]
He became engaged to Jinjara Mitchell on September 22, 2018.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Supernatural | Demon Sam | Episode: The Great Escapist |
| 2013 | The Tomorrow People | David | Episode: Limbo |
| 2014 | Ivy Tower | Ricky / Ricky Brigola | 2 Episodes |
| 2015 | Backstrom | Stan Park | Episode: Takes One to Know One |
| 2016 | Lucifer | Stoner Leroy | Episode: Lady Parts |
| 2016 | No Tomorrow | Stoner Kid / Skill-Fresh | Episode: No Rest for the Weary |
| 2016 | The Magicians | Champagne Boy | Episode: Cheat Day |
| 2017 | You Me Her | Caleb | Episode: Weird Janis and the White Trash Baby Vessel |
| 2017 - Present | Riverdale | Sweet Pea | Recurrent |
| 2019 | Hospital Show | Vince | Post Production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Fighting Free | Adam | Short Film |
| 2013 | Never Gonna Let You | Short Film | |
| 2013 | Destroyer | Hockey Player | Short Film |
| 2014 | What an Idiot | Office Guys | |
| 2014 | The Cover-Up | Drunk Party Guy | |
| 2016 | PLAN b | Louis | Video Short |
Trivia[edit]
- Before booking Sweet Pea, Connor read for both Reggie Mantle and Joaquin DeSantos.
- Sweet Pea was initially supposed to recur for a four-episode storyline, however, the team was so impressed with how well Jordan stepped into the role that the character remained throughout the duration of the series.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- "Riverdale" Star Jordan Connor Is Now Engaged to Fellow Actor Jinjara Mitchell
- Jordan Connor: An Exclusive Look At The Actor Behind Riverdale’s Sweet Pea
- ‘Hospital Show’ zooms in on the "broken, deluded" actors who play TV doctors (Jordan Connor – who plays Sweet Pea on Riverdale – as an Instagram-obsessed Millennial.)
- Jordan Connor and Drew Ray Tanner on Auditioning for 'Riverdale'
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