Quick Facts
Biography
Jordan Renzo is a British born American actor, best known for his role as Matteusz Andrzejewski in the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Class.
Early life
Renzo attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In February 2014 during his final school year Renzo appeared in the school's play Henry V where he played the title role. Renzo also sings (tenor) and has practised stage combat.
Career
In 2015 Renzo starred in short drama Ella. A year later he appeared in the Second World War film Chosen.
Class
In 2016 Renzo was cast in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off Class as Matteusz Andrzejewski. Renzo's character Matteusz falls in love with the alien Charlie. So Matteusz has to figure out his own feelings towards Charlie, as well as to deal with the fact that Charlie is an alien disguised as a human. Furthermore, Matteusz's deeply religious parents don't accept his gay relationship. Renzo said that playing a gay character was made "quite easy" with the help of his co-star Greg Austin and that he doesn't think that there is any difference to the other relationships in the show. Despite never being credited in the opening credits of the series, Renzo's character was advertised as a series regular by the BBC multiple times.
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Class | Matteusz Andrzejewski | Recurring cast (7 episodes) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ella | Chuck | Short film |
| 2016 | Troubled | Johnny | Short film |
| 2016 | Chosen | Robi | Main cast |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Henry V | Henry | Milton Court Studio Theatre | play by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama |