Born in Ames, Iowa, Jordan is a stage and film actor and attended his hometown college of Iowa State University before moving to Detroit. Jordan earned his MFA in acting from Wayne State University's classical repertory program, performing at the Hilberry Theatre. After graduation, he directed and produced Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph for the stage before moving to New York City to pursue his acting career. Jordan has performed in several regional theaters across the country including Pittsburgh Public Theater and Great Lakes Theater and made his feature film debut playing Michael in I Am Wrath.