Jordan Roby

Born: 1987-09-24

Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Jordan Roby is an assistant director in the film industry. His most notable work is on the hit TV series The Chosen (2017).

Jordan was born and raised in Norman, OK. He attended the University of Oklahoma and was selected as a student to produce, write, and direct the university's nationally televised institutional spot. Jordan graduated from OU in 2011 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

In addition to his freelance producing, Jordan directed a documentary about collegiate athletes and their relationship with a Haitian orphanage that premiered on Fox Sports. Shortly thereafter, Jordan's film and TV career began on the set of August: Osage County as a stand-in for principal cast. Following that once-in-lifetime experience, he began to pursue assistant directing in Chicago and LA.

Over the years, Jordan has had the opportunity to work with Mel Gibson, Paul Bettany, Zachary Levi, and many others. Jordan's career forever changed when he became the Second Assistant Director on The Chosen.

When it comes to Jordan's style, he is known for organizing environments that encourage freedom of creation and expression for the cast and crew.

Known For

Transformers: Age of Extinction
Reagan
Monster Summer
August: Osage County
The Unbreakable Boy
Harvest Moon
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
Lifemark
Coming Home
The Chosen: Season 3 Finale

Top Movie Credits

Transformers: Age of Extinction Additional Production Assistant
Reagan Production Assistant
Monster Summer Additional Second Assistant Director
The Unbreakable Boy Set Production Assistant
Harvest Moon Production Assistant
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night Second Second Assistant Director
Lifemark Production Assistant
Coming Home First Assistant Director
The Chosen: Season 3 Finale Additional Second Assistant Director