Born in Kankakee, Illinois, and of African-American descent, Jordan Black honed his comedic craft with the Los Angeles improv troupe The Groundlings, where he later taught and returned for all-improv shows such as The Crazy Uncle Joe Show and Cookin’ with Gas. His writing credits include a stint on Saturday Night Live, while his on-screen debut featured a self-portrait on MADtv in 2003 and a voice…
