Elijah Kelley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elijah Kelley
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Elijah Kelley, January 2008
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| Years active | 1998–present |
Elijah Kelley is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He was born on August 1, 1986. You might know him from movies like Hairspray (2007) or Red Tails (2012). He also appeared in TV shows such as The Wiz Live! (2015) and The New Edition Story (2017).
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Early Life and Beginnings
Elijah Kelley grew up in LaGrange, Georgia. He attended Long Cane Middle School and Troup County High School. There, he was part of the school's show choir for many years.
As a child, Elijah appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola. He also had a role in the film Mama Flora's Family. He sang in a church choir and a gospel band with his family. After finishing high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. His parents went with him to support him.
Acting and Singing Career
In 2007, Elijah Kelley starred in the movie Hairspray. He played the character Seaweed J. Stubbs. Both his acting and the movie itself received great reviews.
In 2011, Elijah sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a big football game. This was for the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game in Oregon.
Big Roles in TV and Film
In 2015, Elijah was chosen for a special role. He played the Scarecrow in NBC's live musical show, The Wiz Live!.
He also played the singer Ricky Bell in The New Edition Story. This was a miniseries on BET in 2017. He even helped his friend, Luke James, get an audition for the show. Luke James ended up playing Johnny Gill in the miniseries.
In 2017, Elijah joined the cast of the TV show Star. He had a recurring role alongside Luke James.
Movies and TV Shows
Elijah Kelley has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable works:
Movies
- 2000: 28 Days as Darnell
- 2006: Take the Lead as Danjou
- 2007: Hairspray as Seaweed J. Stubbs
- 2012: Red Tails as Samuel "Joker" George
- 2013: Lee Daniels' The Butler as Charlie Gaines
- 2015: Strange Magic as Sunny (voice role)
Television Shows
- 1998: Mama Flora's Family as Young Willie
- 2005: Everybody Hates Chris as Waiter
- 2015: The Wiz Live! as Scarecrow
- 2017: The New Edition Story as Ricky Bell
- 2017–2018: Star as Andy
- 2018: The Bobby Brown Story as Ricky Bell
Music and Soundtracks
Elijah Kelley has also contributed to several music albums.
Soundtracks
- 2007: Hairspray Soundtrack
- 2008: DisneyMania 6
- 2008: Sex and the City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vol. 2
Hairspray Songs
- "Run and Tell That"
- "Come So Far"
- "Without Love"
- "You Can't Stop the Beat"
DisneyMania 6 Songs
- "He Lives in You"
See also
In Spanish: Elijah Kelley para niños
