Jordan Klepper
| Jordan Klepper | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Stand up, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Kalamazoo College |
| Genres | Political satire |
| Spouse | Laura Grey |
| Notable works and roles | The Daily Show correspondent |
Jordan Klepper (born March 9, 1979) is an American comedian. He is a correspondent on The Daily Show and a former member of The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade.
Early life
Jordan Klepper, the oldest of his siblings, is from Kalamazoo, Michigan.[1] His mother, Betse Klepper, is a lead secretary at Loy Norrix High School.[2] His father, Mark Klepper, was a roommate of actor Tim Allen while attending Western Michigan University. Allen introduced his cousin, Betse, to Mark, and they eventually married.[3]
Klepper attended Kalamazoo Central High School and Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, where he was a tennis player and a member of the Mock Trial Team that won Nationals.[2] He graduated as a Heyl scholar in 1997.[2] He double-majored in math and theater at Kalamazoo College and received his degree in 2001.[2][4][5] Klepper did his foreign study in London, England.[2] At Kalamazoo College, he met Steven Yeun through his sister.[6]
Career
He began his career working for the Big Ten Network as a comedian on the show Big Ten Friday Night Tailgate.[7]
After graduation, Klepper moved to Chicago, Illinois and performed for The Second City.[3] He moved to New York City in 2011, where he began performing as a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade.[8][9]
On March 3, 2014, Klepper debuted on The Daily Show, four days after his audition.[1][8]
Klepper is married to Laura Grey, with whom he created the short films "TMI" and "Peepers".[10]
References
- 1 2 "Michigan native Jordan Klepper debuts as 'Daily Show' correspondent | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Jordan Klepper, K-Central and KAMSC Class of 1997, Comedian, Writer and Correspondent" (PDF). Kalamazoo Public Schools Excelsior. November 2014. p. 10. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- 1 2 "New 'Daily Show' correspondent on Kalamazoo, Jon Stewart and why he owes his life to Tim Allen". mlive.com. April 1, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ Liberty, John (March 4, 2014). "'The Daily Show' debut: Watch Jon Stewart tell Kalamazoo native Jordan Klepper to 'go back to Crimea'". MLive.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ↑ "CLASS NOTES". Kalamazoo College. January 2009. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ "ON THE ROAD WITH STEVEN YEUN". Interview Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.ew.com/article/2014/03/03/jordan-klepper-daily-show-videos
- 1 2 Snetiker, Marc. "'Daily Show' correspondent Jordan Klepper talks about new gig | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ↑ Snetiker, Marc. "'The Daily Show': Get to know new correspondent Jordan Klepper | PopWatch | EW.com". Popwatch.ew.com. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ↑ Seikaly, Andrea (March 3, 2014). "‘Daily Show’ Taps UCB’s Jordan Klepper to Replace John Oliver". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
