Actor / Director Profile

Since her 1998 film debut in "A Stranger In The Kingdom", Jordan Bayne has left a powerful and lasting impression in her movies, bringing a unique and versatile presence to very different roles. Bayne's range has won her comparisons to such diverse and great actors as Meryl Streep and James Dean.Bayne had an award nominated turn in the independent film "Under Hellgate Bridge" with Dominick Chianese and Vincent Pastore where one critic noted, "Jordan Bayne proves that true strength lies in vulnerability." She has also starred across from Ernie Hudson in "A Stranger In The Kingdom" and Martin Sheen in "Mercy of the Sea". Most recently she lent her acting talents to Michael Knowles "One Night". Her television career started with Showtime's "Poltergeist - The Legacy" and she has also been seen on "Law & Order" among others. Her first role in the theatre landed her onstage with James Gandolfini and Marisa Tomei in the Naked Angels production of "Summerwinds", other credits include "The Woolgatherer", "Fool For Love" and her last theatre role was Juliet in the prestigious Shakespeare and Company's "Romeo & Juliet".Bayne is making a name for herself as a writer/director. Her first film ARGO, an intensely emotional portrayal of two lost souls who impact one another in unexpected ways, is currently on the festival circuit and racking up nominations and awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.Bayne is in development on her next short film and in preproduction producing Sundance alum Robert Saitzyk's next feature "Comfortable Skin".