Jordan Masterson

Biography

Jordan Masterson is an American TV & movie actor. He is popular for playing Ryan Vogelson in the family comedy series Last Man Standing (2012-2020)

Some of Jordaan's well-known roles are Mark in The 40-Year-Old Virgin(2005), , Alex in The Beauty Inside (2012), Dumptruck in Greek(2010-2011) among others.

Childhood- Family

Jordan Masterson was born on 9th April 1986 in Dunedin, Florida, the United States to Carol Masterson(mother) & Joe Reaiche(Father)- a former Australian football player.

Jordan has 2 brothers and a sister:

• Danny Masterson
• Christopher Masterson
• Alanna Masterson

Both his older half brothers Danny & Christopher are actors, Jordan has guest-starred in 'That '70s Show' of Danny Masterson, 'Malcolm in the Middle' series of Christopher Masterson. Alanna Masterson has also appeared in 'Last Man Standing' which stars Jordan.

Mother- Carol Masterson

Carol Masterson works as a manager.

Carol has two sons Danny and Christopher from her marriage to Peter Masterson, an insurance agent. 

She later married rugby player Joe Reaiche in 1984, she has two children Alanna and Jordan with him.

Father- Joe Reaiche

Jordan's father Joseph Reaiche was a former Rugby player from Australia, he is of Lebanese ancestry. he played for Sydney Roosters in the Australian Rugby league (National Rugby League)

Joe and Carol divorced after Joe left Scientology, following which Carol and children separated from the father.

[Jordan Masterson's father Joe Reaiche]

Brothers

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson was born on March 13, 1976, in Long Island, New York to Carol Masterson and Peter Masterson (insurance agent)

Danny is known for playing Steven Hyde in That '70s Show (1998-2006), Nightshade in Dracula 2000(2000), Karl in Face/Off(1997), Seth in Beethoven's 2nd (1993).

He is married to actress Bijou Phillips and has a daughter named Fianna Francis Masterson.

Christopher Masterson

Christopher Masterson was born on January 22, 1980, in Long Island, New York to Carol Masterson and Peter Masterson.

Christopher Masterson is an actor and producer. He is known for playing Francis in Malcolm in the Middle(2000-2006), Scotty O'Neal in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Buddy in Scary Movie 2(2001) among other roles.

Sister

Alanna Masterson

Alanna Masterson was born on June 27, 1988, in Long Island, New York. 

Alanna is an award-winning actress known for playing roles such as Tara Chambler in The Walking Dead (2013-2019), Lydia in Mistresses(2016), Colleen Carlton in The Young and the Restless (1994), Hillary Boyd in Grey's Anatomy (2009).

She has a daughter named Marlowe Masterson with her boyfriend Brick Stowell.

[Jordan Masterson with Mother & siblings]

Dating & Relationship

Jordan Masterson & Dakota Johnson

Jordan was previously in a relationship with Actress & Model Dakota Johnson. They were together for 3 years from 2011-2014.

Jordan is believed to have recommended Scientology to his then-girlfriend Dakota as a way to cope with the popularity of '50 shades of grey'

[Jordan Masterson & Dakota Johnson]

Interesting Facts & Trivia

• Ancestry: He is of Irish(maternal) & Lebanese (paternal) ancestry.
• Acting: Jordan's interest in acting started when he visited his older brothers on sets, both his half-brothers are actors.
• Liking for sports: He was very interested in sports as a kid, he liked to play Baseball, Tennis & snowboarding.
• Scientology: He is a follower of Scientology, his mother Carol & father Joe were both followers of Scientology, his father apparently cut ties with the church of Scientology and as per the rules of the Church, Carol and her children cut ties with the father.
• Masterson: Jordan uses the last name Masterson though his father's last name is 'Reaiche'. His older half-brothers have the surname Masterson from their mother's maiden name 'Masterson'.
• Citizens Commission on Human Rights(CCHR): Jordan is a member of CCHR, a nonprofit mental health watchdog committed to help bring protective laws to save people from abuse.
• DJ: Like his older brothers he too has a taste for DJ-ing.

Career

As a child actor: Jordan started his acting career at the age of seven in the Danielle Steel TV series Star(1993), he played the character of Zeb.

Last Man Standing

In the family comedy series "Last Man Standing" created by Jack Burditt, Jordan played the role of Ryan Vogelson. Character Ryan Vogelson is the father of Kristin Baxter's son Boyd. Ryan marries Kristin Baxter in the later episode. Jordan had a recurring role in seasons 2 and 3, it became a regular from 4th season onwards.

Tim Allen plays the lead character Michael Baxter, Nancy Travis plays Vanessa Baxter, Amanda Fuller- Kristin Beth Baxter, Molly Ephraim- Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever- Eve Baxter.

Jordan has appeared in more than 100 episodes on the series. His character Ryan is a left-wing Canadian who sometimes gets into word wars with his father-in-law Mike because of their opposing views.

Soundtracks

Filmography

Movies

TV Series

Short Movies

Quotes

• The best role is something that's challenging. It's very rewarding to see the finished product.

References

1. Jordan Masterson wiki
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