Jordon Hodges (born March 2, 1987) is an American actor, screenwriter and producer known for his role as Noah Daly in the 2014 drama film Sand Castles.
Jordon Hodges | |
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 Hodges in 2018 | |
| Born | March 2, 1987 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
editJordon Hodges was born in Goshen, Indiana and attended Northridge High School. He relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career in 2010.[1]
Career
editHodges made his debut in 2008’s comedy film Fraternity House alongside actors Johnny Lechner and Joel Paul Reisig, which became part of the German franchise College Animals and is now known as College Animals 3.[2]
Hodges starred in the 2011 thriller film Impulse Black, opposite actors Emme Rylan and Robert Miano.[3] In 2011, he also appeared in the horror film Deadly Karma.[4] In 2012, he starred in the historical drama film Mary’s Buttons,[5] which is based on a true story and follows the criminal trial of Mrs. August Govare, who ordered her 15-year-old-son to shoot Sheriff Matthews of Macomb County, Michigan in December 1910.[6]
In 2014, Hodges appeared in Sand Castles,[7] opposite actors Anne Winters, Saxon Trainor and Clint Howard,[8] which premiered in Los Angeles in June 2014 during Dances With Films at the TCL Chinese Theatre.[9] The role of Noah Daly earned Hodges multiple awards and nominations including: Winner for "Best Lead Actor" at New York City's Visionfest[10] and the Horse of Leonardo da Vinci nomination for "Best Lead Actor" and winner for "Best Ensemble Cast" at Milan, Italy's MIFF Awards.[11][12]
Hodges is set to star in Chris Faulisi's upcoming 80s adventure The Shade Shepherd, a film set to release in early 2019.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fraternity House | Pledge | a.k.a. College Animals 3 |
| 2009 | Decomposed | Dennis Reed | |
| 2010 | Minor League: A Football Story | Charlie Jones | |
| Harvey Putter | Shamus | Cameo | |
| Casualties | PFC James Duke | Short | |
| American Scream King | Scream King | ||
| 2011 | Deadly Karma | Sammy Harris | |
| Impulse Black | Riley Cole | Also writer and producer | |
| 2012 | Mary's Buttons | Oscar DeWauter | |
| 2014 | Sand Castles | Noah Daly | Also writer and producer |
| 2017 | The Things We've Seen | Rick Boem | |
| 2018 | The Shade Shepherd | Jack Ables | Also writer and producer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Claws | Merle | Episode: "Quicksand" |
River Bend
editIn 2014, Hodges became the Director of Programming of the River Bend Film Festival in his hometown of Goshen, Indiana[14] after pitching an idea to the committee to relocate it there from South Bend, Indiana where it had been the previous 14 years. The attendance more than tripled in its first year, bringing filmmakers in from all over the United States.[15]
References
edit- ^ Fixler, Hayley (June 3, 2017). "Goshen actor returns to Michiana for new film, inspires local girl". WBND. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "College Animals 3 Blu-ray". Deutschlands Blu-ray Portal. May 2008. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Film To Check Out Today: Impulse Black". IndieReign. May 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Deadly Karma is a Real Bitch!". Dread Central. July 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Mary's Buttons to be shown at The PIX". The County Press. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Mrs. Govare is free.; Not Guilty of Complicity In the Murder of Sheriff in Her Home". New York Times. January 1911. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Sand Castles (2014) Awards". IMDb. November 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "River Bend Film Fest includes film made in Goshen". South Bend Tribune. April 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ^ "Dances With Films Unveils Festival Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. May 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "SAND CASTLES and NEVER land honors for their acting leads CHASING TASTE cops editing prize for Steven Tyler". Visionfest. May 2014. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "I vincitori del MIFF Awards 2014". Cinema italiano. May 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "Cinema, al via gli Oscar alla milanese". il Giornale. May 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "The Shade Shepherd: Goshen native brings Hollywood production to Michiana". WSBT-TV. August 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ "INTERVIEW WITH JORDON HODGES FROM RIVER BEND FILM FESTIVAL". Festival Formula. January 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- ^ "Film firsts: River Bend Film Fest in Goshen attracts fans and filmmakers near and far". Chicago Tribune. February 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2017.