Jordan Renzo

Jordan Renzo
Born (1993-02-11) February 11, 1993
Nationality British, American
Occupation Actor
Years active 2014–present
Notable work Class

Jordan Renzo is a British born American actor, best known for his role as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Class.[1]

Early life

Renzo attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In February 2014 during his final school year Renzo appeared in the school's play Henry V where he played the title role.[2] Renzo also sings (tenor) and has practised stage combat.[3]

Career

In 2015 Renzo starred in short drama Ella. A year later he appeared in the Second World War film Chosen.[4]

Class

In 2016 Renzo was cast in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off Class as Matteusz Andrzejewski. Renzo's character Matteusz falls in love with the alien Charlie. So Matteusz has to figure out his own feelings towards Charlie, as well as to deal with the fact that Charlie is an alien disguised as a human.[5] Furthermore, Matteusz's deeply religious parents don't accept his gay relationship.[6] Renzo said that playing a gay character was made "quite easy" with the help of his co-star Greg Austin and that he doesn't think that there is any difference to the other relationships in the show.[7] Despite never being credited in the opening credits of the series, Renzo's character was advertised as a series regular by the BBC multiple times.[8][9][10]

Filmography

TV series

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Class Matteusz Andrzejewski Recurring cast (7 episodes)
2018 The Spanish Princess Charlie Brandon TV Mini-Series (7 episodes)

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Ella Chuck Short film
2016 Troubled Johnny Short film
2016 Chosen Robi Main cast

Theatre

Year Title Role Location Notes
2014 Henry V Henry Milton Court Studio Theatre play by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Audio

Year Title Role Notes
2018ClassMatteusz Andrzejewski6 episodes

References

  1. ↑ Traverso-Madden, Olivia (19 November 2016). "Stars of Doctor Who teen spin-off 'Class' discuss their popular onscreen relationship". Attitude. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Review: Henry V, Milton Court Studio Theatre". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Jordan Renzo". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Meet the cast of Class". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  5. ↑ Williams, Kathryn (21 October 2016). "It's a bit scary, a bit teen angst-y and it's got aliens: Here's what the writer of Class says about the Doctor Who spin-off". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  6. ↑ Bryan, Scott (1 November 2016). "The Casual Gay Relationship In "Class" Is Actually Important". Buzz Feed. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  7. ↑ Megarry, Daniel (22 October 2016). "Class creator Patrick Ness: 'The lack of LGBT representation on screen is harmful'". Gay Times. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  8. ↑ "Class - 6 Things You Need to Know About Class - BBC Three".
  9. ↑ "Series 1, Class - Matteusz Andrzejewski - BBC Three".
  10. ↑ MYM Buzz (30 October 2016). "Class Cast & Crew Panel @ MCM London Comic Con" – via YouTube.
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