MONTANA JORDAN

Name & Birth Details

Full Name: Montana Jordan
Date of Birth: March 8, 2003
Place of Birth: Longview, Texas, USA 

Age & Family Background

As of June 2025, Montana is 22 years old.
He was raised in Ore City, Texas, as the youngest of three children. His parents are mother Kelli Pieratt Smith, a first-grade teacher, and father Tony Jordan. He has two older sisters, Katelli and Jaden .

Early Life & Hobbies

Growing up in East Texas, Montana was an active child:

• Began dirt bike racing at age five

• Played football for the Ore City Rebels as both an offensive and defensive player

• Enjoyed outdoor activities and developed a talent for the acoustic guitar specifically for a film role .

Debut in Film

In October 2015, at just 12 years old, he was chosen from nearly 10,000 auditionees to play Jaden Ferguson in The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter—his feature film debut, starring opposite Josh Brolin. The film premiered in March 2018, marking his first on-screen role .

Breakout Role on Television

Montana’s breakthrough came in March 2017 when he was cast as George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. in Young Sheldon, a prequel to The Big Bang Theory. Over seven seasons (2017–2024), he appeared in 141 episodes, evolving from a supporting character to a central figure as Georgie’s storyline deepened .

Spin-off & Awards

When Young Sheldon concluded in 2024, CBS launched the spin-off Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, picking up with Montana reprising his lead role alongside Emily Osment. The show explores their early marriage and parenthood journey and was renewed for a second season in early 2025 .
He was also nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2018 for Best Supporting Teen Actor for his work on Young Sheldon .

Personal Life & Parenthood

In January 2024, Montana became engaged to Jenna Weeks, his high-school sweetheart. They welcomed a daughter, Emma Rae Jordan, in May 2024. Their engagement followed in January 2025. Montana has shared that his real-life experiences as a young father have helped him connect even more with his character’s storyline .

Beyond Acting

Since Young Sheldon, Montana remains closely tied to the franchise. His role in the spin-off reflects both his ongoing career and personal growth as a young husband and father navigating new setting and challenges .

Summary

Montana Jordan transformed from a small-town Texas kid into a beloved TV star over a few short years. With his breakout role as Georgie Cooper, he has shown natural talent, maturity, and warmth. Now balancing growing professional success and personal milestones like fatherhood, he continues to shine—in life and on screen.