Elijah Kelley

Birth Name:

Elijah Kelley

Birth Place:

LaGrange, Georgia, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Has been playing the drums since he was 3 years old and performed with his church's choir
Started out doing local theater in his hometown of LaGrange, Georgia before moving to California after his high school graduation with his parents "on a leap of faith․"
Quote: "(On rehearsing for "Hairspray"): "To sit there and have a bunch of creative energy whether it's acting, singing or dancing, that was just something․ A lot of times, it didn't feel like work․ It was just so much fun․""
Best known for his role as Seaweed in the 2007 film "Hairspray" and as Samuel "Joker" George in "Red Tails․"
Got to visit the White House and meet President Barack Obama as part of the promotional tour for "Red Tails․"
He is also a musician and describes his style of music as pop-soul
Sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game in 2011

2007Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2008Critics Choice Award - Best Song:Nominated
2008Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2008OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
2008OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated
2008Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated

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