Biography

Elijah Everett is an American actor from Philadelphia who made the leap to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film. He began his journey appearing in Sleepless alongside Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, a defining early credit that helped launch his career. Since then, Everett has continued working opposite a range of established actors while building a body of work that includes projects like Uncle Drew. His performances have reached millions of viewers online and have earned recognition from notable directors such as Barry Jenkins and David Fincher. In addition to his work on screen, Everett is the founder of Esquare Cares, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to his Philadelphia community through youth outreach and development initiatives.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ariel Eisenberg