William Jordan (actor)

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William Jordan
Born
William C. Jordan

(1937-10-13) October 13, 1937 (age 84)
OccupationActor
Years active1954–present

William C. Jordan (born October 13, 1937) is an American film and television actor. He played Major Jake Gatlin in season one of the television series Project UFO , [1] among other roles in films and television series.

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Personal life

1954 Milan High School Basketball Team; Jordan is in the top row, fourth from right Milan1954.jpg
1954 Milan High School Basketball Team; Jordan is in the top row, fourth from right

Jordan was born in Milan, Indiana. As a high school student, under the name Bill Jordan, Jordan was a member of the famous 1954 Milan High School basketball team that won the 1954 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) State Tournament. It was this 1954 Milan "Indians" basketball team on which the movie Hoosiers was loosely based. Jordan is a graduate of Indiana University.

During his career as an actor, Jordan rented an upscale apartment in Hollywood, while owning a large home in Arrowhead, California. [2]

Filmography

Film

Television

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