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    Jordan Fisher

    Jordan Fisher

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    Celebrity

    Actor•singer•dancer

    Also known as: Jordan William Fisher

    Birthday

    April 24, 1994

    Birth Sign

    Taurus

    Birthplace

    Birmingham, Alabama, United States

    Age

    32 years old

    About

    Jordan Fisher is an American actor, singer and dancer who has built a career across Disney Channel movies, Broadway stages and network television. He first drew wide attention as Jacob in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and as Holden in Liv and Maddie, then became a familiar face to Disney audiences with the Teen Beach films. His Broadway debut in Hamilton in 2016 and his 2017 mirrorball win on Dancing with the Stars pushed him into a bigger spotlight, and he has since become a regular presence in both musical theater and family entertainment.

    In 2026 he remains active on multiple fronts: hosting the First Impressions cam at the 79th Tony Awards, narrating the EPCOT Candlelight Processional, performing in Rent's 30th anniversary concert, and appearing off-Broadway in Little Shop of Horrors. Fans know him as a triple threat with a self-deprecating, dad-forward social media voice, and his TikTok following sits near 5 million.

    Early Life & Background

    Jordan William Fisher was born on April 24, 1994, in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Trussville. Music came early. By his teens he was playing piano, guitar, bass and drums, and he describes himself as a triple threat: actor, singer, dancer. His parents backed his entertainment ambitions from the start, driving him to auditions and lessons around the Birmingham area.

    His first on-screen credit arrived in 2009 on an episode of The Hustler. Through his teens he worked steadily in guest and recurring television roles while building a music sideline, spending time in the studio and performing locally. Red Mountain Theatre's bio notes both his instrumental skills and his studio work during this period. The grind paid off in 2012 when he landed the recurring role of Jacob on ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and a year later he was cast as Holden on Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie. Those parts set up the bigger break just around the corner.

    Career Growth

    The breakthrough came in 2013 with Teen Beach Movie, a Disney Channel original that he reprised in Teen Beach 2 two years later. In 2016 he played Doody in Fox's live broadcast of Grease Live! and made his Broadway debut in Hamilton as John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. The following year he won season 25 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars with pro partner Lindsay Arnold, a mirrorball trophy that made him a household name in the reality-TV space. He hosted the Radio Disney Music Awards in 2018 and continued to build a Broadway resume that includes Hadestown and, in 2026, off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors. That same year he hosted the City National Bank First Impressions cam at the 79th Tony Awards, joined Rent's 30th anniversary concert, and was added to the EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrator lineup. A solo show, An Evening with Jordan Fisher, was covered by The Pitt News in September 2026.

    Career Timeline

    2009Television debut on an episode of The Hustler
    2012Recurring role as Jacob on The Secret Life of the American Teenager
    2013Stars in Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie
    2015Reprises role in Teen Beach 2
    2016Plays Doody in Fox's Grease Live!; Broadway debut in Hamilton
    2017Wins season 25 of Dancing with the Stars with Lindsay Arnold
    2018Hosts the Radio Disney Music Awards
    2020Marries Ellie Woods
    2022Son Riley is born in June
    2026Hosts Tony Awards First Impressions cam; narrates EPCOT Candlelight Processional; joins Rent 30th anniversary concert; appears in Little Shop of Horrors

    Public Image & Style

    Marketed as a triple threat (actor, singer, producer), Fisher has a public image that blends Disney-friendly charm with Broadway credibility. Media coverage tends to emphasize his crossover appeal between family entertainment and serious stage work, along with his family-man identity as father to Riley. His social voice is casual, self-deprecating and dad-forward, a tone that comes through in his TikTok bio and posts. The Pitt News described his solo show as a place "where humor meets being human," a phrase that fits his affable, unpretentious presence. He does not chase tabloid attention, and his public persona stays consistent: hardworking performer, devoted husband and father, and a bit of a plant and book nerd.

    Fame & Fandom (iFAMOUS Rankings)

    iFANN has not yet collected fame data for Jordan Fisher, so no ranking is available at this time. He does not appear on the September 2026 iFAMOUS Rankings flagship list. His fanbase has no formal name documented in iFANN data or in the sources reviewed. What does exist is a loose coalition of Disney Channel fans, Broadway regulars, and Dancing with the Stars viewers who followed him after his 2017 win. These audiences turn out for his stage roles, track his Candlelight Processional appearances, and share clips from Little Shop of Horrors and his solo shows. On TikTok he has built a following of roughly 5 million, where his casual, dad-forward posts draw engagement in the tens of millions of likes. The fandom is informal but active, centered on his work rather than on a named community.

    Interesting Facts and Legends

    Fisher plays four instruments: piano, guitar, bass and drums. His TikTok bio reads "i mainly am Riley's dad but i do other things too. pay me in plants and books," a line that captures his hobbies and his sense of humor. He won Dancing with the Stars in his first season as a contestant, season 25 in 2017. He hosted the Radio Disney Music Awards in 2018. A story fans still retell is his quiet, low-key wedding to Ellie Woods in 2020, which came together without the usual celebrity spectacle.

    Notable Quotes

    “i mainly am Riley's dad but i do other things too. pay me in plants and books.”

    Family & Personal Life

    Fisher married Ellie Woods in 2020. In December 2021 the couple announced they were expecting their first child, and their son Riley was born in June 2022. Fisher frequently references fatherhood in his public persona, and his TikTok bio leads with Riley before anything else. He grew up in Trussville, Alabama, with parents who supported his entertainment ambitions throughout his childhood. The family lives a relatively private life away from the Broadway and Disney spotlight, though Fisher shares occasional glimpses of home life on social media.

    Notable Connections

    Lindsay Arnold (Dancing with the Stars partner), Ellie Woods (wife), and Broadway collaborators from Hamilton, Hadestown, Rent, and Little Shop of Horrors. He is also part of the Disney and ABC talent ecosystem, having worked on Teen Beach, Grease Live!, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.

    Relationships & Dating History

    As of 2026:Marriedto Ellie Woods

    Jordan Fisher's public romantic history is short and steady. He began dating Ellie Woods in the mid-2010s, before his career hit its biggest peaks. The two kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight, and in 2020 they married in a quiet ceremony. In December 2021 the couple announced they were expecting their first child, and their son Riley arrived in June 2022. No other confirmed public relationships appear in credible sources, and no divorce, separation, or scandal has been reported. As of 2026, Fisher is still married to Ellie Woods, and the couple remains based in the United States while he works on Broadway and television projects.

    • MarriedEllie Woods2020 - presentCurrentThey dated for several years before marrying in 2020; they have one son, Riley, born June 2022.

    Salary, Net Worth In 2026

    $3 Million

    iFANN Editorial Team estimate

    iFANN currently estimates Jordan Fisher's net worth at approximately $3 million. The figure reflects a career built on multiple income streams rather than a single blockbuster payday. Acting work in television and film provides a base, with his Disney Channel years and recurring roles establishing steady earnings. Broadway salaries from Hamilton, Hadestown, and Little Shop of Horrors add significant income, though stage pay is typically modest compared to screen work. His Dancing with the Stars season 25 win brought prize money and visibility that led to hosting gigs, including the Radio Disney Music Awards in 2018 and the Tony Awards First Impressions cam in 2026. Music releases through Spotify and other platforms generate royalties, and brand partnerships with Disney and family-oriented companies round out the picture. The estimate is based on reported earnings and public contracts; no major real estate or business ventures have been disclosed. As of 2026, his financial profile remains that of a working performer with a diversified portfolio rather than a headline-grabbing fortune.

    Awards Won (1)

    Jordan Fisher won the Mirrorball Trophy on season 25 of Dancing with the Stars in 2017, taking the title with pro partner Lindsay Arnold. No other competitive awards wins are documented in the available sources.

    2017 · Mirrorball Trophy (Season 25 Champion)

    Dancing with the Stars

    Won
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    Known For

    Hamilton

    2016 · John Laurens / Philip Hamilton

    Dancing with the Stars

    2017 · Contestant (season 25 winner)

    Teen Beach Movie

    2013 · Lead role

    Grease Live!

    2016 · Doody

    The Secret Life of the American Teenager

    2012 · Jacob

    Keywords

    Jordan FisheractorsingerdancerBroadwayHamiltonDancing with the StarsDisneyTeen Beach MovieGrease Live!Little Shop of HorrorsRentEPCOT Candlelight ProcessionalTony Awards

    Sources

    Quick Facts

    Profession
    Actor, singer, dancer
    Born
    April 24, 1994
    Birthplace
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Birth Sign
    Taurus
    Spouse
    Ellie Woods (m. 2020)
    Children
    1 son, Riley (b. 2022)
    Net Worth
    $3 Million (2026 estimate)

    Personal Details

    Full Name
    Jordan William Fisher
    Spouse
    Ellie Woods
    Children
    1 (son Riley, born June 2022)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Jordan Fisher neurodivergent?
    Yes. Fisher has spoken publicly about being on the autism spectrum and identifies as neurodivergent. He has discussed the topic in interviews, and it is one of the most-searched questions about him.
    What is Jordan Fisher's ethnicity?
    Fisher has discussed his mixed heritage in interviews. He has not released a detailed public breakdown, but he has addressed the topic directly when fans have asked about his background.
    Does Jordan Fisher have a child?
    Yes. He and his wife, Ellie Woods, have one son, Riley, who was born in June 2022. Fisher often references fatherhood in his social media posts and public appearances.
    How far did Jordan Fisher get on Dancing with the Stars?
    He went all the way. Fisher won season 25 of Dancing with the Stars in 2017 with professional partner Lindsay Arnold, taking home the Mirrorball Trophy in his first season as a contestant.
    What is Jordan Fisher's net worth in 2026?
    iFANN estimates his net worth at approximately $3 million as of 2026. His income comes from acting, Broadway roles, hosting gigs, music royalties, and brand partnerships with Disney and family-focused companies.

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