Jordan Renzo

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]

Jordan Renzo
Born (1993-02-11) February 11, 1993
NationalityBritish, American
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
Notable work
Class

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 World War II film Chosen.[4] In 2016, Renzo was cast as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off Class.[5][6] Renzo said that playing a gay character was made "quite easy" with the help of his co-star Greg Austin, and that their relationship was no different than 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] In 2018, Renzo reprised his role as Matteusz in six audio plays by Big Finish.[11] In the same year it was announced that Renzo would star as Charlie Brandon in The Spanish Princess.[12] In 2019 Renzo played Sir Eyck of Denesle in The Witcher.[13]

Filmography

TV series
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Class Matteusz Andrzejewski Recurring cast (7 episodes)
2019 The Spanish Princess Charlie Brandon TV Mini-Series (7 episodes)
2019 The Witcher Sir Eyck of Denesle Episode 6: Rare Species
2019 Little America Christopher Episode 8: Rafiq

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Ella Chuck Short film
2016 Troubled Johnny Short film
2016 Chosen Robi Main cast
2019 Boys from County Hell Christian Horror film

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
2018-2020ClassMatteusz Andrzejewski8 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. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. 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.
  11. "Axed Doctor Who spin-off Class to return for audio series". Radio Times.
  12. "The Spanish Princess: Charlotte Hope to Star in The White Princess Follow-Up On Starz". Deadline Hollywood. 17 May 2018.
  13. "New Casting Of The Witcher Revealed on Reddit".
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