In 2008 he left the show to create the series Key and Peele with fellow cast member Keegan Michael Key. He became known for doing character impersonations such as Big Bird and Morgan Freeman. That year, Peele joined the cast of MadTV. He performed at Boom Chicago and in Second City, before getting his big break in 2003. He studied at Sarah Lawrence University for two years before pursuing a career in comedy with fellow Sarah Lawrence student Rebecca Drysdale. Peele was born and raised in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. For the last week of Black History Month we’re going to pay honor to actor/director/writer/producer Jordan Peele. Peele is known for both his fun, zany characters in comedy series’ and movies, and as the director for some of the best horror movies of this century. Perea added: 'I'm just glad that people are receiving me well through my performance, and that people are receiving me well through my own personality, which is far more nerve-wracking than acting.I’m sure the name Jordan Peele is recognizable for one of two reasons: either from his writing/directing of Get Out or being one half of the comedy duo Key and Peele. The star also explained that he's overjoyed fans like him as a person, as well as his performances. I'm not falling into the traps of social media…But I'm very grateful to anyone that shows me love.' Perea exclusively told Insider: 'Social media is crazy.

Perea's comedic timing and endearing screen presence have led to plenty of praise online, and he's quickly become the center of a number of thirst trap videos on TikTok. So, it's no surprise that Perea has been accepted into BAFTA's 2022 Breakthrough program, a talent scheme that provides support to emerging creative talent in the film and television industries in the US, UK, and India. They're helped by Angel Torres, played by Brandon Perea, a worker from Fry's Electronics, who steals every single scene he shows up in. Jordan Peele's 'Nope' was always going to be one to watch after the director's sharp debut, 'Get Out,' back in 2018, and his latest offering certainly kept audiences on their toes with a UFO story like no other.ĭaniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer take center stage as siblings, OJ and Emerald, as they try to obtain evidence that an alien has been abducting people (and horses) in Agua Dulce, California. Perea is 'glad' people loved him in 'Nope,' but he still finds it strange being in the public eye.īAFTA announced Thursday the actor is part of its Breakthrough program for 2022. BAFTA/Jessica Chou/Universal Picturesīrandon Perea said he's grateful for fans on TikTok thirsting over him after starring in 'Nope.' Brandon Perea plays Angel Torres in Nope.

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