Elijah Kelley is known for playing Scout in ‘The Wiz Live!’ (2015), Drew in ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ (2008), and Jordan in ‘Take the Lead’ (2006).
Films
- The Wiz Live!Scout / Yellow Brick Road Police2015
- HairspraySeaweed J. Stubbs2007
- The Secret Life of BeesDrew2008
- Take the LeadJordan2006
- Lee Daniels’ The ButlerCharlie Gaines2013
TV shows
- StarDerek S. Jones (recurring)2016–2019
- Into the BadlandsCressida2018–2019
- The New Edition StoryRicky Bell (adult)2017
- Comedy Bang! Bang!Himself – Musical Guest2015
- Freedom WritersJamal (TV movie)2019
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About Elijah Kelley
Elijah Kelley is an American actor, singer and dancer, best known for his versatile performances in musical films and television. He gained recognition for his role as Young Seaweed in the 2007 film ‘Hairspray’ and has since appeared in various TV series and stage productions.
FAQs
What is Elijah Kelley’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Seaweed J. Stubbs in the 2007 film ‘Hairspray’.
Did Elijah Kelley sing in ‘The Wiz Live!’?
Yes, he performed as Scout and sang on the NBC live broadcast in 2015.
Is Elijah Kelley also a dancer?
Yes, he is a trained dancer and choreographer, which he showcased in ‘Take the Lead’ and ‘Hairspray’.
What TV series has Elijah Kelley starred in?
He appeared in ‘Star’ (2016–2019) and ‘Into the Badlands’ (2018–2019), among others.
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