Jordan Walker Ross
Jordan Walker Ross (born 1990) is an American actor best known for portraying Little James in the Christian historical drama television series The Chosen.
Early life
[edit]Walker Ross was born in Arlington, Texas in 1990.[1] He was born two months premature. As a result, he has cerebral palsy, scoliosis and asthma.[1] He was homeschooled and enrolled in public school in the ninth grade.[2] He finished KD conservatory college of film and dramatic arts in 2010.[3]
Career
[edit]Walker Ross' first role was that of Tiny Tim in the local staging of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.[2][4] He played Mikel in Paramount+ western miniseries 1883 (2021-2022).[1][5] He played Captain La Force in a historical feature film Washington's Armor: The Journey (2022).[6][7] He said that his role of Little James in The Chosen came at the perfect time because he didn't have a job for at least four years.[8] He had a role in the Christian science fiction thriller film The Shift (2023), written and directed by Brock Heasley.[9] Jordan is the host of the podcast What’s Your Limp?.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Walker Ross is married to Stacy Ross. The couple has three children.[11] He has a cerebral palsy, scoliosis and asthma, which he testified about in the media. According to his words, he was a subject of bullying.[12] His health condition negatively affected his acting career.[13] He said that he was surprised when Dallas Jenkins asked him to make his own disability part of the The Chosen character.[14] Since then, he advocates for visibility of disabilities and tries to inspire others.[15][16] Jordan is the grandson of actor Barry Corbin.[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "'The Chosen': Jordan Walker Ross, Who Plays Apostle Little James, on Acting, Life & the Dallas Cowboys (Not Necessarily in That Order)". Patheos. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- 1 2 "Following role in 'The Chosen,' Arlington actor learns healing comes from within". Fort Worth Report. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Jordan Walter Ross". Backstage. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Jordan Walker Ross reflects on playing Little James in "The Chosen"". Catholic World Report. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Interview: Jordan Walker Ross on playing Little James in The Chosen". Peter T Chattaway. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Jordan Ross from 'The Chosen' overcame struggles with dissability to find career on screen". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ ""Washington's Armor" to Make its Television Debut". Christian Film Blog. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Inside the experience of portraying a disciple of Jesus in Season 3 of 'The Chosen'". DeseretNews. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Angel Studios Sets 'The Shift' Theatrical Release Date". Deadline. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "About". What's Your Limp?. Archived from the original on 19 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "'The Chosen' Real Life Couples: Meet the Sweet Behind-the-Scenes Duos of TV's Biggest Bible Show". Woman's World. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ "Actor Playing Apostle On 'The Chosen' Shares Testimony Of Accepting Disability". Godtube. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Jordan Walker Ross Says His Disability Took His Character On 'The Chosen' To New Level". Deadline. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "'The Chosen' Actor Pushes Through Insecurity, Hopes to Use Honest Portrayal of His Disability 'to Help Others'". Great American Journal. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Actor in 'The Chosen' praises show's message for people with disabilities". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "From Patient to Advocate: "The Chosen" Actor Jordan Walker Ross Inspires All". Scottish Rite for Children. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ Antle, Ashley. "Lights, Camera… Magic!: Famous Duo Shares Screen for First Time While Recounting Their Cook Children's Story". Checkup Newsroom. Cook Children's Health Care System. Retrieved 18 July 2026.