Jordan Bolger (born 9 November 1994) is an English actor. He has performed in television notably in

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. In film, he is known for side roles in

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Early life and education

Bolger was born in Radford, England to a Jamaican father and English mother, and has a brother Daniell. He was brought up by his single mother Liz who is a gym instructor. He did

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and kickboxing as a youth. He trained as a dancer at the

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Career

Originally intending to be a professional dancer, Bolger injured himself at a dancing audition and decided to audition as an actor instead. His first acting role was as Isaiah Jesus in the British period crime drama television series

. He made 13 appearances in the show from 2014 to 2017, before exiting the show due to clashing schedules. In 2018, he appeared on the post-apocalyptic science fiction drama

cast as Miles Ezekial Shaw. In 2021, he made his Hollywood debut in a side role in the comedy film

. In 2022, he was cast as the recurring character Skad in the Star Wars spinoff television series

. He appeared in the supporting role, Malik, in the acclaimed 2022 film

Filmography

Film

Television

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Borger, Jordan 1994 births Living people Actors from Coventry Black British male actors 21st-century English actors English film actors English television actors English people of Jamaican descent People educated at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts