Elijah Kelley
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| Elijah Kelley | |
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| Image:ElijahKelley.jpg Promotional poster for "Hairspray" featuring Kelley | |
| Born | August 1 1986 LaGrange, Georgia, U.S. |
Elijah Kelley (born August 1, 1986 in LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. Kelley has appeared in the films Take the Lead (2006) and 28 Days (2000), and co-stars in the musical film re-adaptation of Hairspray, in which he portrays the character Seaweed J. Stubbs.
Kelley was raised in LaGrange, Georgia and graduated from Troup County High School.[1][2]
As a child, Kelley starred in Coca-Cola commercials, and played a short role in the film, "Mamma Flora's Family." He also performed in a gospel band with his family as a child. Kelley's parents, determined to keep their son down to earth, moved with him when he set out for Los Angeles after graduating from high school.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Barnes, Brad. "LaGrange to honor local 'Hairspray' star", Ledger-Enquirer, 2007-07-20. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Eisner, Ken. "Hairspray's Kelley energized by cast", Straight.com, 2007-07-19. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ USA WEEKEND
[edit] External links
- Elijah Kelley at the Internet Movie Database
- (July 3, 2006). "Elijah Kelley to Play Seaweed in Hairspray Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
- Interview with Elijah Kelley The Oregon Herald
