Leslie Jordan is best known as Beverley Leslie in Will & Grace (Emmy winner), Karen in The Help, and Lonnie in American Horror Story.
Films
- The United States vs. Billie HolidayReginald Lord Devine2021
- The HelpMr. Blackly2011
- Summer CatchUmpire2001
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final FridayShelby1993
TV shows
- Call Me KatPhil2021–2022
- The Cool KidsHank2018–2019
- American Horror Story: CovenQueenie’s tormentor (Quentin Fleming)2013
- American Horror Story: RoanokeAshley Gilbert / Cricket Marlowe2016
- American Horror Story: 1984Courtney2019
- Hearts AfireLonnie Garr1992–1995
- Will & GraceBeverley Leslie2001–2020
- Boston LegalBernard Ferrion2006
- Ugly BettyHarry2007
- The SimpsonsBeauregard (voice)2020
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About Leslie Jordan
Leslie Jordan was an American character actor, writer, and singer known for his distinctive Southern drawl and diminutive stature. He rose to fame in the 1990s with a recurring role on Will & Grace, later becoming a beloved figure in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story anthology and gaining a massive social-media following during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAQs
Did Leslie Jordan win an Emmy for Will & Grace?
Yes, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2006 for his role as Beverley Leslie.
What was Leslie Jordan’s last TV appearance?
He was a regular on the sitcom Call Me Kat from 2021 until his death in 2022; his final episodes aired posthumously.
Did Leslie Jordan appear in any American Horror Story seasons?
Yes, he appeared in Coven (2013), Roanoke (2016), and 1984 (2019).
Was Leslie Jordan in The Help?
Yes, he played the minor role of Mr. Blackly in the 2011 film The Help.
What was Leslie Jordan’s height?
He was 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm) tall, which often contributed to his comedic persona.
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