Elijah Johnson (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elijah Johnson
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Elijah Rhea Johnson
June 24, 1998 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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Elijah Rhea Johnson (born June 24, 1998) is an American singer and actor. He is famous for being a member of the boy band Mindless Behavior. Elijah started acting when he was a child. He played Young Simba in the Broadway show The Lion King. Later, he was the lead singer for Kidz Bop until 2013. Elijah is also known for his song "Meet Me on the Dance Floor". From 2019 to 2020, he was part of a music group called Grouptherapy. He used the name Rhea during that time.
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Elijah's Music Journey
Joining Mindless Behavior
In April 2014, Elijah joined the popular boy band Mindless Behavior. He sang alongside Princeton and Mike River. The group stayed together until 2017.
New Music and Movies
In June 2016, Mindless Behavior released their album called #OfficialMBMusic. This album reached number 100 on the Billboard Year End Chart. The group also starred in a movie called Misguided Behavior. This film came out in the summer of 2017. Elijah also appeared in the 2022 BET movie, The Millennial.
Playing Michael Jackson on Broadway
On April 4, 2023, Johnson began playing Michael Jackson in the Broadway show MJ the Musical. He took over the role from Myles Frost.
Elijah's Acting Roles
Movies and TV Shows
Elijah Johnson has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Cass | Dwayne | |
| 2017 | Misguided Behavior | Kevin Miller | |
| 2022 | The Millennial | Jacob |
Stage Performances
Elijah has also performed in big musicals on stage.
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| 2009 | The Lion King | Young Simba | A Disney show in Las Vegas and on tour. |
| 2023 | MJ the Musical | MJ/Michael Jackson | He is the main star in this Broadway show. |
