Jordan Francis

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Jordan Francis
Also known asJ-Man [1]
Born (1991-05-10) May 10, 1991 (age 34)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper, singer, dancer, choreographer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1999–present
Labels Hollywood Records

Jordan Francis (born May 10, 1991) is a Canadian actor, rapper, singer, dancer, and choreographer of African-Caribbean blood. [2]

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Career

Francis got his first acting role at the age of 7 and he recorded his first song when he was 11 years old. [3] He later shifted to live theatre and he appeared as Young Simba in the Mirvish Productions' The Lion King at the Princess of Wales Theatre. [4] In 2008, he got a role as Barron in the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock, [5] and that same year, his song Hasta La Vista was number 43 on Billboard's music charts. [6] In 2010, he appeared in the Family series Connor Undercover as the title hero's sidekick Whynot. [4] In 2012, he did a Canadian cross-country tour for CBC and its interactive TV series Cross Country Fun Hunt. [7]

Filmography

Film

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Our America Derrick Morris
2003 Honey Dancer [5] [4]
2008 Camp Rock Barron JamesMain Role [5] [8]
2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Barron JamesMain Role [5] [4]

Television

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Real Kids, Real AdventuresShuggieGuest appearance [4]
2002–2006 The Save-Ums! CustardVoice, main role
2003 The Music Man Dancer [5]
2004 Da Boom Crew JustinVoice, main role
2005 This Is Wonderland Owen Smith
2005–2011 Carl² Jamie JamesVoice, main role
2010 Connor Undercover WhynotMain role [4] [9] [10]
2011 My Life Me Theme music performer
2013Cross Country Fun HuntHimselfMain role

Tours

References

  1. "North York teen emerges as triple-threat entertainer". Toronto.com. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  2. "Jordan Francis".
  3. "Jordan Francis".
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ouzounian, Richard (15 September 2010). "Camp Rock party animal Jordan Francis turns comedy spy in Connor Undercover". The Star. Toronto, Ontario.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 O'Shei, Tim (December 2009). "Jordan Francis: A COMMERCIAL PHENOM". Dance Spirit. 13 (10).
  6. "Jordan Francis Chart History". Billboard.
  7. "Canadian Teen Celebrity Jordan Francis Begins His Cross Canada Tour For CBC's "Cross Country Fun Hunt"". newswire.ca.
  8. Catlin, Roger (18 June 2008). "Jonas Brothers Add Hype To 'Camp Rock'". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. p. D4. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  9. Greenaway, Kathryn (14 September 2010). "Some prime TV fun for kids". The Gazette. Montreal, Quebec. p. C5. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  10. Punter, Jennie (22 October 2008). "'Undercover' finds Family audience". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2020.