Jordyn Raya James

October 22, 2024

Fast Facts
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Jordyn Raya James began her career in performance when she was only 18 months old. Her first industry gig was as a model for Carter’s, followed by her first T.V. appearance on the second season of ABC’s “Bet on Your Baby.” She has worked on 50-plus print and commercial campaigns to date, but she is best known for her role as Ami McKellan in “Family Reunion.” When she is not taking over our screens, she loves bonding and spending time with the cast of “Family Reunion,” playing video games, writing, and spending time with her dogs. Her long-term goal is to start her own non-profit organization to help give back to those in need.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jordyn Raya James

Birth date:

October 22, 2010

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

4' 9.6"

Net Worth:

$1.5 million

Background

Jordyn Raya James was born on October 22, 2010, in Upland, California. She is a child star who plays the role of Ami McKellan on Netflix’s “Family Reunion!” James is no stranger to the camera, and she has grown up with a passion for performance, art, and music, which has been nurtured and supported by her parents. After living in Fontana and finding the hour-long commute and traffic to L.A. too much, her family moved closer to Pasadena to make auditions easier on James.

By the time she was three she had already worked for Pampers and Target and was flown to New York for three days for a shooting contest with Parents Magazine. Other notable brands she has on her resume are Lands End, Walmart, Leap Frog, Hallmark, the Disney Store, and Disney Jr. James’ first film role debut was in the short film “Young Yuna.” She can also be found on the Facebook Watch series “Five Points” and the Amazon Original series “Homecoming” with Julia Roberts. On YouTube, you can find her in the series “Kids React” by F.B.E.

James is widely known for her role as Ami in the Netflix Series “Family Reunion,” which also stars award-winning actresses Lorretta Devine and Tia Mowry. Her character is the youngest member of a family that is navigating a move from the big city to the South; alongside that, the series deals with many issues that modern families face — including death, financial insecurity, and racial injustice. The show has been running for three seasons and has become a Netflix favorite due to its wholesome content. In 2021 it walked away with a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.) Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, at the 52nd N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards. It’s safe to say that James’ star is on the rise, and we will be seeing more of her in the future.

Career timeline

2011

The First Headshots

James has her first headshots done, and she is signed to her first agency.

2014

The Game Show Appearance

James and her father appear on the show "Bet on Your Baby."

December 2015

The Magnificent Magazine

James is selected as one of Magnificent Magazine's Fresh Faces from the Industry.

((February 2016

2016

The Emerging Fashionista

She is selected as one of the Top 20 Trending Fashionistas, by Labelle Kidz.

2019

The Netflix Show

“Family Reunion” airs for the first time on Netflix.

Why We Love Jordyn Raya James

She exudes energy
James is young, sassy, spunky, and fun. We love the energy she gives on and off the screens.
She is down to earth
James is already influential within the showbiz industry. But at the end of the day, she is just a young kid who loves gymnastics and wants to be better at math.
She's a traveler at heart
Jordyn has said that she would love to visit Japan and Korea, specifically Korea. Korea is a part of her cultural heritage.

5 Surprising Facts

She is a musician
Apart from acting, James also loves to play the piano.
She's a dog person
James has two dogs, Gizmo and Heatwave, and they even have social media accounts.
She loves ice cream
Just like any little kid, James loves ice cream!
She is a fan of Marvel superheroes
James is a fan of superheroes, and her favorites are Captain America and Captain Marvel.
She hates long dresses
Although she is a fashionista, James hates long dresses, and they are her least favorite item of clothing.