Jordan Nagai

Jordan Nagai (born February 5, 2000) is an American student and former child voice actor. He is best known for his voice role as Russell in Up.[1]

Jordan Nagai
Born (2000-02-05) February 5, 2000
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationWashington University in St. Louis
OccupationVoice actor
Years active2009–2010

Career

Jordan's older brother Hunter originally auditioned for Russell in Up.[2] Director Pete Docter has said, "As soon as Jordan's voice came on we started smiling because he is appealing and innocent and cute and different from what I was initially thinking."[2] About four hundred children had shown up for the auditions, but Nagai stood out because he wouldn't stop talking the whole time.[1] Nevertheless, he was sometimes very shy, and Docter found it difficult getting him to recite all of his lines.[2] Nagai's character in Up is the first Asian American figure in a movie by Pixar.[1]

He also lent his voice to an episode of The Simpsons called "O Brother, Where Bart Thou?" as the voice of Charlie, an orphan who befriends Bart in his quest for a baby brother. The program aired on December 13, 2009.[3] Nagai has not acted in anything since; instead, opting to pursue a career in biology and healthcare management.[4]

Personal life

Nagai has studied judo since the age of 5, and in 2017, at the age of 17, he achieved a Black Belt.[5][6]

He attends Washington University in St. Louis and was in the Class of 2022.[7][4]

Filmography

Films

Television

Video games
  • Up (2009) – Russell (voice)

Awards and nominations

References
  1. Hu, Arthur (2009-05-28). "Asians in Movie 'Up' and Others". AsianWeek. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  2. King, Susan (2009-05-28). "Jordan Nagai, 'Up'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  3. "BART'S HOLIDAY WISH THIS SEASON IS FOR A BROTHER". FoxFlash. Archived from the original on 2012-12-13.
  4. Poolos, Olivia (March 17, 2021). "Yes, WU junior Jordan Nagai played Russell in Disney-Pixar's 'Up.' And no, he doesn't mind talking about it". Student Life. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. "Nanka Black Belt List: 1-3 degrees (dan)". NankaJudo.com. August 13, 2018.
  6. Sawtelle Judo Dojo (January 13, 2017). "Jordan Nagai promoted to Black Belt". Facebook.
  7. John (December 28, 2015). "Actor Jordan Nagai's parents worried he and his brother Hunter Nagai might get spoilt by Hollywood". Hit Berry. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  8. "'Up' Star Jordan Nagai to Receive Breakout Performance Award". rafu.com.
  9. "EWP Honors Pixar Films And Jordan Nagai At 44th Anniversary Visionary Awards 4/19". Broadway World.


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