How old was Montana Jordan in Young Sheldon season 1? Details explored

Montana Jordan, who played Georgie Cooper and the eldest son of the Cooper family, was 14 years old when he joined Young Sheldon in Season 1. The show is set in the 1980s, while The Big Bang Theory already features the older version of some key characters such as Mary, Missy, and George Jr. Georgie Cooper is also a recurring character in The Big Bang Theory, where he is portrayed as an adult by Jerry O’Connell. In Young Sheldon, a prequel, one can witness the experiences that have carved out these characters.

Fans are wondering about the age of Georgie in the franchise, especially after the release of the series Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. Read on about the character and his age across seasons, explored in detail.

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How old was Montana Jordan in Young Sheldon season 1?

Montana Jordan, who plays Georgie Cooper in Young Sheldon, goes through a valuable arc. Towards the end, the character becomes a father. Unlike Sheldon, Georgie is born with a normal intellect and struggles in school. However, he is a street smart who knows how to make money. He teases Sheldon for being socially awkward, but Georgie cares deeply for the family.

When Montana Jordan joined the show in season 1, he was 14 years old, and in the later seasons, he reached 17. He was cast after being recognised in his debut film The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. His character in the initial season is that of a typical rebellious teenager. In season 6 of Young Sheldon, Georgie is almost 18 years old when he becomes a father. The Big Bang Theory shows the character in his 40s as a wealthy businessman in seasons 11 and 12. He runs and owns Dr. Tire, a chain of tire stores in Texas.

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How old was Georgie when he became a father in season 6 of Young Sheldon

Georgie is shown as an 18-year-old when he starts dating Mandy McAllister, a 29-year-old woman. Their relationship gets complicated as Mandy initially doesn't take Georgie seriously because of the huge age gap. However, she finds herself pregnant, which comes as a surprise to both of them. Georgie steps ahead to take on the responsibility, and in season 6, they give birth to their daughter, Ceecee.

This compels Georgie to mature quickly to help Mandy and the baby. On the other hand, others develop feelings for him and notice his dedication. Georgie, who has always been good at business, refines his skills while helping in a tire shop.

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Other than Montana Jordan, several other child characters' ages are in question nowadays, such as Lain Armitage, who plays Sheldon. He was 8 years old when he joined the show, and now he is 15. Paige Swanson, one of the short-lived but beloved characters of the show, a fellow prodigy to Sheldon, was 12 years old when she first joined the show and was a part of it till she became 17 and appeared in eight episodes.