Will Swenson

William Swenson (born October 26, 1972) is an American actor and singer best known for his work in musical theatre. He also has developed a film career, primarily in LDS cinema. Early life Swenson was born in Provo, Utah. Two of his grandparents, James Nathan Hale and Ruth Hale, were playwrights; Ruth was also an actor. Swenson moved throughout the United States during his childhood. He attended Brigham Young University and later served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guayaquil, Ecuador. As of 2008, he was no longer practicing the LDS faith. Career Swenson is known among members of the LDS Church for his role as Jonathan Jordan in the LDS Cinema movie The Singles Ward (2002) and its sequel, The Singles 2nd Ward (2007). Swenson co-wrote, directed and acted in the LDS Cinema mockumentary Sons of Provo (2004).