Jordan E. Cooper shines as Payne Harris in the Torsten Ruether film, Uppercut.
Synopsis: Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni (Grossmann), a determined female boxer trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today’s world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni , the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott’s keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
Written and directed by Torsten Ruether, Uppercut also stars Ving Rhames, Luiii, and Joanna Cassidy.
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Jordan E. Cooper is a Tony® award-nominated actor, playwright, producer, and director. He is the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, with his critically acclaimed play Ain’t No Mo’ nominated for six Tony® awards including Best Featured Actor in a Play for Jordan’s role as the hilarious flight attendant Peaches. In television, Cooper is already making a splash on BET with his Primetime Emmy® nominated sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show” (BET’s first Emmy® nomination), which he also created, executive produces, and directs. Jordan was also featured on FX’s groundbreaking series “Pose” as MC Tyrone. He has his own production company, Cookout Entertainment, and was most recently profiled in the Forbes “30 under 30” list on the cover as part of the e Hollywood & Entertainment class of 2024! He will be co-starring alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in the upcoming sequel to Disney’s Freaky Friday.
