Montana Jordan is an American actor who is primarily known for his portrayal of Georgie Cooper in the Big Bang Theory franchise. He was a series regular on Young Sheldon from 2017 to 2024.
Currently, he reprises this role as a lead actor in the spin-off series Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which started in 2024 and is still airing.
Early Life
Montana Jordan was born on March 8, 2003, in Longview, Texas, and he was raised in Ore City, Texas. His experience growing up in a small Texas town provided the foundation for his authentic portrayal of a Southern teenager in “Young Sheldon.”
Before his television career began, Jordan had no professional acting experience, which makes his rise in the industry particularly remarkable.
In a 2022 interview with WUSA9, alongside his on-screen father, Lance Barber, Jordan mentioned that he has a scant number of acting credits to his name, having embarked on his career after being cast for a film role through an open-call audition. This unassuming start would serve as the initial step in what would develop into a successful acting career.
Montana Jordan’s Career
Montana Jordan made his debut in professional acting in October 2015, when he was selected for his first role as Jaden in the film “The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter,” directed by Jody Hill and featuring renowned actors Josh Brolin and Danny McBride. The film premiered in March 2018.
In March 2017, Jordan was chosen to play the role of George “Georgie” Cooper Jr., the older brother of Sheldon Cooper, in the spin-off “Young Sheldon” from “The Big Bang Theory.”
By the end of that month, he had already moved in with his mother and was being tutored on set as filming was scheduled to start the following month.
Over the course of the series, which lasted from 2017 to 2024, his character progressed to main character status. The series started with the family dynamics of 9-year-old Sheldon and Missy, alongside 14-year-old Georgie and their parents, depicting Georgie’s frequent struggles with having his genius younger brother in the same grade.
Montana Jordan’s exceptional performance led to his nomination for Best Performance in a TV Series—Supporting Teen Actor at the 39th Young Artist Awards.
During his tenure on the show, he developed strong bonds with his on-screen siblings, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
In 2024, CBS announced a new spin-off series called Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, featuring Montana Jordan and Osment reprising their roles.
The show focuses on their journey as newlyweds and young parents, premiering later that year and receiving largely positive reviews. It was renewed for a second season in February 2025.
Personal Life
In January 2025, Montana Jordan announced his engagement to social media personality Jenna Weeks after dating for four years. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2024. They tied the knot at the Dove Hollow Estate in Longview, Texas, on June 21, 2025.
Net Worth
Montana Jordan is an American actor with a net worth estimated at $4 million. He gained fame for his portrayal of Georgie Cooper in the popular CBS series “Young Sheldon.”
His success in playing the older brother of the child prodigy Sheldon Cooper has resulted in his leading role in the spin-off series “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” solidifying his status in the television industry.
