Jordan Gelber is an American actor and singer. He is best recognized for originating the role of Brian in the Broadway production of Avenue Q and for portraying Dr. Eugene Hawes in the CBS crime drama Elementary.
His career spans Broadway, television, film, and voice acting, with notable appearances in Dark Horse, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Your Friends & Neighbors.
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| Name: | Jordan Gelber |
| Born: | May 2, 1975 (age 51 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White (Jewish) |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) |
| Religion: | Judaism |
| Parents: | Donald Gelber, Barbra Gelber |
| Siblings: | Marielle Gelber |
| Spouse: | Marsha Loeb (m. 2009) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Henry Gelber |
| Occupation: | Actor, Singer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Jordan Gelber was born on May 2, 1975, in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City, and was raised in Woodmere, Long Island. He is the son of Donald Gelber and Barbra Gelber and grew up alongside his younger sister, Marielle Gelber.
He is of Jewish heritage and practices Judaism. He graduated from George W. Hewlett High School in 1993, attended the National Theater Institute, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University in 1997, and later completed a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2000.
Career
Jordan Gelber launched his professional acting career in theatre before earning widespread recognition on Broadway. He originated the role of Brian in the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, later appearing in acclaimed productions including All My Sons, Elf the Musical, and numerous Off-Broadway plays.
His film credits include Riding in Cars with Boys, Everyday People, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead, The Taking of Pelham 123, Dark Horse, Bleed for This, and Condemned. On television, he has appeared in The Sopranos, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife, Mr. Robot, Mindhunter, FBI, Happy!, Insatiable, and enjoyed a long-running recurring role as Dr. Eugene Hawes on Elementary.
He has also worked as a voice actor, including his performance as Chatterbox in The Warriors video game. More recently, he appeared in Your Friends & Neighbors.
Awards and nominations
- Gotham Award – Breakthrough Actor (Everyday People) – Nominee
- Outer Critics Circle Special Award – Original Broadway Cast of Avenue Q – Honoree
- Tony Award – Avenue Q (Original Broadway Cast) – Winner (Best Musical)
Personal life
Jordan Gelber, 51 years old, has been married to Marsha Loeb since November 2009. The couple has a son, Henry Gelber. There is no information about his past relationship.
He enjoys theatre, music, and mentoring aspiring performers. His height is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm).
Net worth
Jordan Gelber has accumulated a net worth of $3 million USD. His income is generated from Broadway productions, television and film acting, voice acting, soundtrack recordings, and stage performances.
His successful theatre career and recurring television roles have been the primary contributors to his financial success.
Filmography
- Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)
- Everyday People (2004)
- The Warriors (2005, Video Game – Voice)
- Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
- The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)
- Dark Horse (2011)
- Elementary (2013–2019)
- The Good Wife (2010)
- Mr. Robot (2016)
- Mindhunter (2017)
- Insatiable (2018)
- Happy! (2019)
- Bleed for This (2016)
- FBI (2019)
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021)
- Your Friends & Neighbors (2025–present)