About Jordan Carlos
Jordan Carlos (born February 2, 1978) is an American stand-up comedian. He graduated from Brown University in 2001 and began working as a copywriter in a New York advertising firm while performing stand-up at night, eventually leaving advertising to pursue comedy full-time. He played a recurring character named Alan, host Stephen Colbert's black friend, on The Colbert Report, and was a writer, panelist, and sketch performer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He also co-hosted the Nickelodeon show Me TV and appeared on MTV programs including Guy Code, Guy Court, and Girl Code. His other credits include voice work, music videos, and a main role on the MTV series I Just Want My Pants Back.
Videos (85)
Videos 73 to 85 of 85.
0:16Can I actually live??
102 views
0:39MANSPLAINING THIGH GAPS TO MY FELLOW FELLOWS
94 views
0:27ADULTING DROP
70 views
0:36GOD BE ACTING SLOWER THAN CONGRESS ANSWERING PRAYERS
69 views
0:24My impressions at least - Who should I do next?
62 views
0:17Deeply Personal Trainer
58 views
0:07TELL ME I’M WRONG
54 views
0:20Going out for baguettes - want anything? Also….
50 views
4:14That Time I Rescued My Phone From The Subway Tracks
47 views
0:36KY, I joke, but I love you Pls donate: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief
34 views
0:41Do Canadians want Biden instead??
22 views
0:06Bay Ridge is in bloom rn
20 views
#Adulting
0 viewsGuest appearances (4)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jordan Carlos.
Guest appearances 1 to 4 of 4.
9:20Always A Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos // Fake The Nation // 4.16.26
Negin Farsad
906 views
1:04:13Are the Stay-at-home Sons Okay? (Justin Krebs & Jordan Carlos) / January 29, 2026 / Fake The Nation
Negin Farsad
175 views
48:24266: Jordan Carlos (Part II)
Judy Gold
6 views
43:08265: Jordan Carlos
Judy Gold
6 viewsChannels on this page: Negin Farsad, Judy Gold
Frequently asked questions
Who did Jordan Carlos play on The Colbert Report?
On The Colbert Report, Jordan Carlos played Alan, a recurring character presented as a friend of host Stephen Colbert.
What did Jordan Carlos do on The Nightly Show?
Carlos was a writer, panelist and sketch performer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.
What did Jordan Carlos do before comedy?
After graduating from Brown University in 2001, Carlos worked as a copywriter at a New York advertising firm and did stand-up at night before leaving advertising to do comedy full-time.
Which MTV shows has Jordan Carlos been on?
Jordan Carlos has appeared on the MTV programs Guy Code, Guy Court and Girl Code, and he had a main role in the MTV series I Just Want My Pants Back.
What Nickelodeon show did Jordan Carlos co-host?
Jordan Carlos, born on February 2, 1978, co-hosted the Nickelodeon show Me TV.
