**Jordan Van Vranken Biography**
Jordan Van Vranken is a talented actress known for her diverse roles across film and television. Her impressive portfolio includes appearances in the renowned series *Criminal Minds* and Nickelodeon's *Big Time Rush*, alongside a notable performance in the Cameron Diaz comedy *Bad Teacher*. She lent her voice and motion to the character Ripley in the Warner Brothers animated series *CHADAM*, which featured Katey Sagal.
With a remarkable career in independent film, Jordan has starred in over 25 projects, including the lead role of Elizabeth/Dorothy in *After the Wizard*, which was showcased at the International Family Film Festival and distributed internationally. She portrayed Crystal Woodman Miller in *The Columbine Project* and played the daughter of Brian Scannell in *The Wolves of Savin Hill*, a film that garnered critical recognition at the 2014 San Diego Film Festival.
An accomplished writer, Jordan's screenplay *Everything* garnered a Silver Award at the International Independent Film Awards and earned accolades in various competitions. She has received multiple Young Artist Awards, including Best Actress for *After the Wizard* and *God Hates Signs*.
Originally from Memphis, Jordan began her career at just six years old as a radio weather reporter before moving to South Florida to pursue acting. She now resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to hone her craft at esteemed institutions like the Yale Conservatory for Actors. Outside of her artistic endeavors, Jordan is dedicated to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and enjoys photography and basketball in her leisure time.
