Elijah Kelley - Actor Profile

Elijah Kelley

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
12Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1986
Birth Place: LaGrange, Georgia, USA

Elijah Kelley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elijah Kelley reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Elijah Kelley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Elijah Kelley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Butler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Elijah Kelley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elijah Kelley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Butler (2013) movie poster
★7.3

The Butler: Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually d

The Butler

2013•Drama
★7.2
Strange Magic (2015) movie poster
★7.2

Strange Magic: A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the

Strange Magic

2015•Music
★7.0
The Wiz Live! (2015) movie poster
★7.0

The Wiz Live!: Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film

The Wiz Live!

2015•TV Movie
★7.0
Heavens Fall (2006) movie poster
★7.0

Heavens Fall: Successful New York attorney Sam Leibowitz travels to the South in 1933 to defend nine young black men accused of raping

Heavens Fall

2006•Crime
★6.9
Take the Lead (2006) movie poster
★6.9

Take the Lead: A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background fi

Take the Lead

2006•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Elijah Kelley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage Self Flop Similar →
2015 The Wiz Live! Scarecrow Hit Similar →
2015 The Making of the Wiz Live! Self Flop Similar →
2015 Strange Magic Sunny (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Boys of Abu Ghraib Tunde Average Similar →
2013 The Butler Charlie Gaines (15-18) Hit Similar →
2012 Red Tails Samuel ‘Joker’ George Hit Similar →
2007 Hairspray Seaweed Hit Similar →
2006 Heavens Fall Leroy Wright Hit Similar →
2006 Take the Lead Danjou Hit Similar →
2000 28 Days Darnell Average Similar →
1999 A Lesson Before Dying Clarence Flop Similar →

Elijah Kelley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elijah Kelley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elijah Kelley is "The Butler" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Elijah Kelley acted in?

Elijah Kelley has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elijah Kelley?

Other notable films include "Strange Magic", "The Wiz Live!", and "Heavens Fall".

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