Jordan Peele’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows

It’s easy to view Jordan Peele as one of horror’s best modern directors, but before he became a staple of the genre as a filmmaker, he appeared in a variety of movies and TV shows as a phenomenal actor. Peele was mostly known as a comedian before hopping into the director’s chair, with his show Key & Peele helping him make a name for himself in hilarious fashion. Alongside that, he has had roles in other projects like the Fargo series and Modern Family.

Peele is also a talented voice actor, having loaned his vocal talents to several major animated projects. Some of these include Rick and Morty, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Big Mouth, and Toy Story 4. Nowadays, Peele seems intent on crafting an excellent directorial filmography, but there is still a lot to love about movies and shows with him as an actor.

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Storks (2016)

Jordan Peele as Beta Wolf

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Storks

PG

Animation

Comedy

Family

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7/10

Release Date

September 23, 2016

Runtime

87minutes

Director

Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland

Writers

Nicholas Stoller

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Written by Nicholas Stoller and directed by both Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland, Storks is a 2016 animated film that follows the story of a group of storks that stop delivering babies and begin to deliver products after a mishap causes one of the children to become orphaned.

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Not the most groundbreaking animated movie ever made, Storks is still a delightful, family film that revolves around a package delivery stork named Junior who works at a distributing center for an online store. Hijinks ensue and Junior sets off on a journey to deliver a baby to their family. Storks is beautifully animated and often funny, making it an enjoyable movie for the whole family to watch.

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have routinely shown their comedic genius together.

Storks is just one example of how great of a voice actor Jordan Peele is as he plays Beta, a wolf and deputy to Keegan-Michael Key’s Alpha, antagonist to Junior and his friend Tulip. Key and Peele have routinely shown their comedic genius together, and they shine onscreen in Storks, with Peele delivering a fantastic performance. It’s not the biggest role of Peele’s career, but he is always enthusiastic in every voice acting role he lands.

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Big Mouth (2017-Present)

Jordan Peele as The Ghost of Duke Ellington, Various

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Big Mouth

Romance

Animation

Comedy

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3.7/10

Release Date

2017 – 2024

Showrunner

Nick Kroll

Directors

Jennifer Flackett

Writers

Jennifer Flackett

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While it is highly divisive due to the story revolving around puberty and its vulgar approach to certain subjects, Big Mouth is also incredibly funny throughout. It initially premiered on Netflix in 2017 and has run for seven seasons and counting, chronicling the lives of students and the issues they face as their bodies begin to change. It might not be for everyone, but the absurd situations throughout the series make for some hilarious comedic moments.

Big Mouth is the longest-running scripted series in Netflix history.

Jordan Peele plays a variety of characters in Big Mouth, but his most prominent role is the Ghost of Duke Ellington, a jazz musician whose spirit lives in the attic of Nick Kroll’s main character, also named Nick. Duke often gives Nick advice and Jordan Peele is so funny during each scene he appears in. It’s a genuinely inspired character, made all the better by Peele’s commitment to the bit.

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Modern Family (2013)

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Modern Family

TV-PG

Comedy

Mockumentary

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Release Date

2009 – 2019

Network

ABC

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Christopher Lloyd, Steven Levitan

Writers

Christopher Lloyd, Steven Levitan

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Modern Family is a comedy series that follows the unconventional Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family as they redefine what makes a family in their modern age. Broken into sub-families, the three diverse groups shake up the nuclear formula with empty nesters, adopted children, gender neutrality, and more as they attempt to navigate the various pitfalls and comedic misadventures of their dysfunctional but warm-hearted family dynamic.

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Utilizing the mockumentary format to great effect, Modern Family is a hilarious look at a unique family and their relationships over the course of 11 seasons and 250 episodes. The series won multiple Emmy Awards during its run, and has become one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. It’s incredibly funny from start to finish and worthy of a binge-watch for those who have never seen it.

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Jordan Peele doesn’t have a major role in Modern Family, regrettably, only appearing in one episode as a character named Derrick, who is partnered with Ed O’Neill’s Jay, who was signed up to be a fair cop. Peele is once again very funny in his small, but memorable role, and he works well opposite O’Neill, making their story in the episode arguably the best part of it.

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Rick And Morty (2014)

Jordan Peele as 4th-Dimensional Being

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Rick and Morty

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Animation

Adventure

Comedy

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Release Date

December 2, 2013

Network

Cartoon Network

Showrunner

Dan Harmon

Directors

Dan Harmon, Ryan Ridley, Lee Hardcastle

Writers

Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland, Tom Kauffman, Eric Acosta

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Rick and Morty is an adventure/Sci-Fi animated series that follows the intergalactic, inter-dimensional adventures of super-genius Rick Sanchez and his less-than-average grandson Morty Smith. Rick’s daughter, Beth, his granddaughter, Summer, and his hated stepson, Jerry, also take center stage more often than not. Hailing from creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the series blends comedy with science fiction as a way of exploring a wide variety of themes aimed at an adult audience.

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Rick and Morty has consistently been one of the funniest shows on television since it premiered in 2013, and is one of the greatest animated shows of all time. Revolving around the absurd adventures of mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty, the jokes never let up as the two of them frequently travel the multiverse in order to protect it. While Rick and Morty is hilarious, it is the heartfelt family dynamics that make it truly incredible.

Jordan Peele is the type of actor who just fits perfectly within the world of Rick and Morty, which makes it a shame that he only appears in one episode of the series. He makes the most of the role, though, playing a fourth-dimensional being with a testicle for a head. It’s all so absurd, but that is what makes it so entertaining, and Peele completely understands what he signed up for.

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Wendell & Wild (2022)

Jordan Peele as Wild

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Wendell & Wild

PG-13

Animation

Comedy

Fantasy

Horror

Release Date

October 21, 2022

Runtime

106 Minutes

Director

Henry Selick

Writers

Henry Selick, Jordan Peele

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Jordan Peele shows off his talent outside of acting by being a co-writer for Wendell & Wild, an animated stop-motion horror comedy movie that tells the story of two demons who strike up a deal with a punk rock teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams. Made for Netflix, the movie is a perfect blend of funny and scary, and the stop-motion animation is a beautiful sight to see. It’s a fantastic movie that deserves to be seen by as many people as possible.

Alongside writing and producing the film, Peele is also one of the stars, playing Wild, one of the titular demon characters alongside his long-time comedic partner Keegan-Michael Key. Sparks always fly whenever the two of them work together, and Wendel & Wild is no different with Peele turning out a predictably fantastic performance.

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Keanu (2016)

Jordan Peele as Rell “Techtonic” and Oil Dresden

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Keanu

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Comedy

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10/10

Release Date

April 29, 2016

Runtime

100minutes

Director

Peter Atencio

Writers

Jordan Peele, Alex Rubens

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Once again written by Jordan Peele, Keanu is an extremely funny, offbeat movie about two cousins who infiltrate a gang to retrieve their stolen kitten. Fans of both Peele and Keegen-Michael Key should know what to expect going into Keanu, but it is a delightful surprise for the uninitiated, containing all the unique comedy the two of them became known for. It’s a delight of a film that, unfortunately, feels underrated.

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Keanu was actually Peele’s first leading film role alongside Keegan-Michael Key after their landmark sketch-comedy series Key & Peele. The transition to leading actor in a film for Peele is seamless, with him capable of leading a feature-length story. He plays one of the cousins in the movie, and brings all of his often absurd humor to his performance, making the most of his time in the spotlight.

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Jordan Peele as Melvin Sneedly

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

PG

Action

Animation

Comedy

Family

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7/10

8.5/10

Release Date

June 1, 2017

Runtime

89 Minutes

Director

David Soren

Writers

Nicholas Stoller

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie was the first adaptation of the beloved children’s book series, and it is a fantastic movie in its own right. Not only is it extremely funny, with a nice blend of juvenile humor that kids love and more mature jokes for parents and older viewers, but the animation is stunning. The movie utilizes a variety of animation techniques to make something truly unique and captures the tone of the story it is adapting perfectly.

Jordan Peele continues his winning streak as a voice actor in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie as he plays Melvin Sneedly, the nerdy enemy of Kevin Heart’s George Beard and Thomas Middleditch’s Harold Hutchins. He eventually becomes the sidekick of Professor Poopypants due to his lack of a sense of humor. It’s somewhat of an off-brand character for Peele to play, but he does such a great job that he is still often funny.

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Toy Story 4 (2019)

Jordan Peele as Bunny

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Toy Story 4

G

Comedy

Animation

Adventure

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8/10

7.4/10

Release Date

June 21, 2019

Runtime

100 Minutes

Director

Josh Cooley

Writers

Stephany Folsom, Andrew Stanton

Prequel(s)

Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3

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Sequel(s)

Toy Story 5

Franchise(s)

Toy Story

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Toy Story 4 is often unfairly maligned compared to the beloved original trilogy in the franchise, but it is still an incredibly good movie in its own right. It took the franchise in a new direction, creating a story full of bittersweet, heartfelt moments that love and respect what came before. It’s a very emotional film, and is some of the most beautiful animation that Pixar has ever done. Toy Story 4 isn’t just an incredible addition to the franchise — it’s a stellar movie in its own right.

It took the franchise in a new direction, creating a story full of bittersweet, heartfelt moments that love and respect what came before.

Jordan Peele joins the iconic animated franchise with his fantastic role as Bunny, a stuffed animal that is a carnival prize that desperately wants to be won. Bunny is friends with Ducky, played by Keegan-Michael Key, showing that Toy Story 4 understands how to get the funniest possible performances out of them. Peele is so good with the screen time that he has in the film, fitting perfectly within the amazing franchise that Pixar created.

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Fargo (2014)

Jordan Peele as Agent Webb Pepper

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Fargo

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Anthology

Crime

Drama

Comedy

Thriller

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10/10

8.8/10

Release Date

2014 – 2023

Network

FX

Showrunner

Noah Hawley

Writers

Noah Hawley

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Fargo

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Based on the 1996 film of the same name, Fargo is an incredible piece of television, running for five seasons and counting. Each season typically begins with a new story, but Fargo revolves around the various lives of law enforcement, organized criminals, and regular people in the American Midwest, focusing heavily on Minnesota. The atmosphere, style, and quirky characters are all a big part of what makes Fargo so endearing to watch.

Jordan Peele has a recurring role during the first season of Fargo, playing Webb Pepper alongside Keegan-Michael Key’s Bill Budge. The two of them are incompetent FBI special agents who eventually cross paths with Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), a dangerous hitman. Peele is the perfect actor to bring Webb Pepper to life, playing him perfectly, and fits within the tone and quirkiness of Fargo as a whole.

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Key & Peele (2012-2015)

Jordan Peele as Himself, Various

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Key & Peele

Comedy

9.5/10

Release Date

January 31, 2012

Network

Comedy Central

Showrunner

Keegan-Michael Key

Directors

Peter Atencio

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Keegan-Michael Key

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Outside his directed films, nothing in his filmography is as great as Key & Peele, the hilarious sketch-comedy show that combines the winning Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key and truly put both actors on the map as comedians. Featuring a plethora of laugh-out-loud sketches, Key & Peele is one of the funniest sketch shows of all time, and was consistently spectacular for its entire five-season run. It’s a masterpiece of comedy that has created so many viral memes in the process.

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Peele is one half of the dynamic duo alongside Key, and he proves just how versatile of an actor he truly is, finding the hilarity in any and all situations the sketches explore during the show. It’s a masterclass of acting and comedic writing, and highlights just how immensely talented both Key and Peele truly are. Jordan Peele’s Barack Obama impression is one of the greatest things in television history.

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Jordan Peele

Birthdate

February 21, 1979

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Notable Projects

Toy Story 4, Keanu, Get Out

Professions

Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director