Michael Evans Behling (born March 5, 1996) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Jordan Baker on All American.
Early life
Behling was born in Columbus, Ohio and adopted by Mike and Carol Behling, but grew up in Columbus, Indiana. He is biracial and was adopted by a white family. In a March 2020 YouTube video, he stated that his father is of Nigerian descent and his mother is of German descent and that his last name is German. He has three siblings, Matt, Adam, and Andrea. Behling's family owned ten acres of land, several dogs and cats and a chicken coop. Sports were a big part of his life growing up, and Behling played baseball, soccer, and volleyball.
He first thought about being an actor when he was a freshman in high school and was inspired by Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight. Behling attended Columbus North High School, where he played football for two years and ran track. He was on the honor roll and graduated in 2015. Behling continued to run track in college, competing in the 400-meter hurdles. He stopped competing in track after breaking his foot twice, which required two surgeries. He attended Indiana State University for two years as a pre-med student before dropping out to pursue modeling and acting. Prior to beginning his acting career, he worked as an assistant director at the Donner Aquatic Center in Columbus, Indiana.
Career
While in college, Behling began modeling, and eventually his team convinced him to audition for acting roles. He did several advertising campaigns with Adidas and White Castle. Behling began his career in television in 2017 with a role as "Handsome Dude" on Empire. In March 2018, he was cast as Jordan Baker on All American, and filming for the pilot began two weeks later. Behling moved to Los Angeles in January 2018 when filming began, and after his finances ran low he began sleeping on a friend's floor. He has said that he identifies with his character because they are both biracial and looking for the place where they fit in. His role as Jordan Baker is his breakout role. He is currently represented by HRI Talent and Management 101.
Behling has a clothing line, DesignedAt5AM, which he started with three friends from high school (Nicholas Stevens, Drew Thompson, and Floyd Athaide). The clothing line was inspired by his desire to start his day early to accomplish his goals and by his high school friends' early morning swim practices. He also has appeared on The Wayne Ayers Podcast.
Personal life
Behling lives in Los Angeles. He actively advocates for animal rights and mental health awareness. He and costar Daniel Ezra are friends and frequently hang out after filming.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Cinderella Story: Starstruck | Jackson Stone[25] | Direct-to-video |
| 2022 | The Manny | Morgan Washington | Tubi Original[26 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Empire | Handsome Dude | Episode: "The Lady Doth Protest" |
| 2018–present | All American | Jordan Baker | Main cast |
| 2019 | Grey's Anatomy | Brady | Episode: "Good Shepherd" |
| 2022 | All American: Homecoming | Jordan Baker | Special guest, 4 episodes |
| Michael Evans Behling | Biography/Wiki |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michael Evans Behling |
| Nickname | Michael |
| Profession | Actor |
Michael Evans Behling Personal Life
| Michael Evans Behling | Personal Life |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 5 March 1996 |
| Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Age | 26 |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Christianity |
| Race/Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hometown | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
Michael Evans Behling Education
| Michael Evans Behling | Educational Backgrounds |
|---|---|
| School | Columbus North High School |
| College | Indiana State University |
| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate |
| Michael Evans Behling | Height (approx.) |
|---|---|
| In feet | 6 feet 2 inches |
| In centimeters | 180 cm |
| In meters | 1.80 m |
How much does Michael Evans Behling weigh?
| Michael Evans Behling | Weight (approx.) |
|---|---|
| In Kilograms | 91 kg |
| In Pounds | 175 lbs |
How old is Michael Evans Behling?
| Michael Evans Behling | Age |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 5 March 1996 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 26 |
Michael Evans Behling Body Measurements
| Michael Evans Behling | Body Measurements (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Chest | Not known |
| Waist | Not known |
| Biceps | Not known |
| Shoe Size | 14 |
Michael Evans Behling Eye Color
| Michael Evans Behling | Eye/Hair Color |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Michael Evans Behling Family & Relationship
| Michael Evans Behling | Family |
|---|---|
| Father | Mike Behling |
| Mother | Carol Behling |
| Siblings | Andrea Behling (Sister) Matt Behling, Adam Behling(Brother) |
Michael Evans Behling Girlfriend & Spouse
| Michael Evans Behling | Girlfriend |
|---|---|
| Michael Evans Behling dated – | Not known |
| Michael Evans Behling | Spouse & Children |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | N/A |
| Son | N/A |
| Daughter | N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Michael Evans Behling
• While in college, Behling started out modeling, and in the end his group satisfied him to audition for performing roles. He did numerous marketing and marketing campaigns with Adidas and White Castle.
• Behling started out his profession in tv in 2017 with a position as “Handsome Dude” on Empire.
• In March 2018, he become solid as Jordan Baker on All American, and filming for the pilot started out weeks later.
• Behling moved to Los Angeles in January 2018 while filming started out, and after his price range ran low he started out slumbering on a friend’s floor.
• He has stated that he identifies together along with his man or woman due to the fact they’re each biracial and seeking out the region in which they in shape in.
• His position as Jordan Baker is his breakout position. He is presently represented through HRI Talent and Management 101.
• Behling has a garb line, DesignedAt5AM, which he began out with 3 friends from excessive college (Nicholas Stevens, Drew Thompson, and Floyd Athaide).
• The garb line become stimulated through his choice to begin his day early to perform his desires and through his excessive college pals’ early morning swim practices.
