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. he also stared in Take the Lead with Antonio Banderas and Yaya who came 2nd in Americas Next Top Model cycle 3. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 404 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 891 pixel, file size: 116 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Promotional poster for the film Hairspray featuring actor Elijah Kelley. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... LaGrange is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... LaGrange is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A contemporary dancer rehearsing in a dance studio Dance generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... 28 Days is a 2000 film starring Sandra Bullock. ... For the 1988 film, see Hairspray (1988 film). ... Hairspray is a 2007 musical film produced by Zadan/Meron Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

Kelley was raised in LaGrange, Georgia and graduated from Troup County High School.^[1][2] LaGrange is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. ... Troup County Comprehensive High School , originally called Troup High School,[1] is a public college-preparatory and tech-preparatory school in LaGrange, Georgia and a member of the Troup County Board of Education. ...

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]

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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
• Lunch With David/Interview with Elijah Kelley and Nikki Blonsky of Hairspray