Leslie Jordan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 29, 1955
Died	October 24, 2022 (age 67)
Birthplace	Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Leslie Jordan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Best known for his role as Beverley Leslie on the television sitcom 'Will & Grace,' for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He also appeared in 'American Horror Story,' 'The Cool Kids,' and was a celebrated social media personality.

Intro

Leslie Jordan was an American actor, comedian, and writer, well known for his television roles and charismatic presence. He gained popularity for his distinctive Southern accent, comedic timing, and scene-stealing performances, especially in sitcoms.

Early Life & Background

Leslie Jordan was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in a Southern Baptist family. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 to pursue an acting career.

Career Highlights

• Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Will & Grace' in 2006.
• Appeared in recurring roles on 'American Horror Story' across multiple seasons.
• Starred in 'The Cool Kids' (2018–2019) and the Fox sitcom 'Call Me Kat' (2021–2022).
• Became a viral social media star on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Openly gay and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
• Published a memoir titled 'How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived'.
• Stood at just 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m) tall.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Jordan
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0431445/