Eli Goree facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eli Goree
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| Born | May 26, 1994 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | The 100, Riverdale |
Eli Goree is a Canadian actor born on May 26, 1994. He is famous for playing different characters in popular TV shows and movies. You might know him as Wells Jaha from The 100, or Joel Goodson in Dead of Summer. He also played a young Cassius Clay in the movie One Night in Miami.... From 2018 to 2020, he was also on the TV series Riverdale as Munroe "Mad Dog" Moore.
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Eli's Early Life and Career
Eli Goree grew up in Halifax, Canada. He started acting when he was just six years old. His first role was on Sesame Park, which is the Canadian version of Sesame Street.
Hosting and Journalism
When he was nine, in 2003, Eli hosted a radio show called The Big Black Rap Show. Later, in 2006, he became a host for the last season of the TV show Street Cents on CBC. At the same time, he also worked as a journalist for Canada Now.
High School and First TV Roles
Eli Goree went to Prince Andrew High School. From 2007 to 2009, he played Malik in the popular TV series Da Kink in My Hair. He also appeared in another TV series called Soul.
Acting on Stage
In 2009, Eli showed his talent on stage. He played the main character, Jake, in a play called Secrets of a Black Boy. This play was very well-liked by critics.
More TV Appearances
Between 2010 and 2013, Eli appeared in several other TV shows. These included Pure Pwnage, Supernatural, Emily Owens, M.D., Eve of Destruction, and Motive.
Big Roles in TV and Movies
In 2014, Eli got a big role as Wells Jaha in the TV show The 100. This show is about what happens after a big disaster. His first important movie role was in the 2016 sports movie Race. He also played Joel in the horror show Dead of Summer. More recently, he played Conner Penske in the science fiction series The Peripheral.
Eli Goree's Filmography
Eli Goree has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable works.
Films
| Year | Title | Roles |
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| 2014 | Godzilla | PO No. 3 |
| 2016 | Race | Dave Albritton |
| 2020 | One Night in Miami... | Cassius Clay |
| 2021 | The Guilty | Rick (voice) |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
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| 2006 | North/South | Tyson | Unknown episodes |
| 2006 | Enough | Dakota | Television short |
| 2009 | Soul | Samson | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Jermaine | Episode: "Aisle 13" |
| 2009 | Da Kink in My Hair | Malik | 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Pure Pwnage | Tyrel | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Supernatural | Marcus | Episode: "The Born-Again Identity" |
| 2012 | Abducted: The Carlina White Story | Carl Tyson 1987 | Television film |
| 2012–2013 | Emily Owens, M.D. | Intern Bowman | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Eve of Destruction | Madhatter53 | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Motive | Graeme the Caretaker | Episode: "Fallen Angel" |
| 2014 | Far From Home | Rudy | Television film |
| 2014 | The 100 | Wells Jaha | Main (season 1), guest (season 2); 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Christmas Truce | Jensen | Television film |
| 2016 | Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart | Darryl Simmons | Television film |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Thomas | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | James Jackson | Episode: "Last Refuge" |
| 2016 | Dead of Summer | Joel Goodson | Main, 9 episodes |
| 2018 | GLOW | Ernest Dawson | Episode: "Mother of All Matches" |
| 2018 | Ballers | Quincy Carter | Recurring (season 4); 6 episodes |
| 2018–2020 | Riverdale | Munroe "Mad Dog" Moore | Recurring (season 3-4); 13 episodes |
| 2019 | Pearson | Derrick Mayes | Television show |
| 2022 | The Peripheral | Conner Penske | Main |
Awards and Nominations
Eli Goree has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2006 | Gemini Awards | Best Youth Non Fiction Series | Street Cents | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Ensemble Cast | Da Kink In My Hair | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Soul | Nominated | |
| 2016 | UBCP/ACTRA Awards | Best Actor | Race | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Leo Award | Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | One Night in Miami... | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Eli Goree para niños
