Elijah Baker
Birth Name: Elijah Alexander Baker
Height: 169 cm
Hailing from South East London, Elijah 1st starting acting as a hobby at the age of 14 and began going to Lewisham youth theater located at Catford Broadway. Acting remained a hobby for Elijah until a ...Show More
[on his mixed heritage & how it's caused a conflict of opportunities when auditioning for roles} I'v Show more
[on his mixed heritage & how it's caused a conflict of opportunities when auditioning for roles} I've found myself not landing certain roles based on my multi-ethnic appearance - I don't fit into a category. I don't look like most people of my mixed heritage and many people assume that we all are meant to look like Alicia Keys or Drake. When in reality, that's far from accurate. You'd think looking and passing for all different types of people would be a benefit as an actor (and it should be) but ignorance can be quite plentiful in this industry. Much like Vin Diesel, who I have definitely taken inspiration from, he struggled to get work due to his. I believe he coined the phrase 'multi-facial' appearance and decided early on to create his own material, which then got him noticed. I struggle to get roles based on my look, so I then proceeded to create my own material too, and it's working out exceptionally well. I'm grateful that my road has been tough as it's made me a stronger performer. Hide
People educating themselves on their rights, true history and sticking together to create change is Show more
People educating themselves on their rights, true history and sticking together to create change is the way forward. I will certainly do my part as a performer and creator to spread positive realness; encouraging people to see the bigger picture. Hide
I take a lot of joy in directing and writing as its all creativity but for me, my 1st love is acting Show more
I take a lot of joy in directing and writing as its all creativity but for me, my 1st love is acting. Giving myself to a role and becoming a character, touching others & making them feel and think through a performance. Acting makes me feel alive, I live to act and I act to live. Hide
Most people [who I've spoken to] have felt alone at some point, whether that's been for 10 minutes, Show more
Most people [who I've spoken to] have felt alone at some point, whether that's been for 10 minutes, 10 years or their whole lives. I related to him feeling like he was by himself. Eli had his brother [in the film] despite his mother treating him badly but I related to it because I've felt alone before. For example, you can be in a crowd full of people but not gelling with anyone because you don't like their energy, so you feel alone. I remembered the exact feeling and implicated that into the performance. Hide
[on Race, Ignorance & Segregation] Race is such an old issue which has caused so much segregation, p Show more
[on Race, Ignorance & Segregation] Race is such an old issue which has caused so much segregation, pain and ignorance. Personally I feel there is only one race on this planet, which is the human race. It's so ridiculous to regard ourselves as different races based on colour and background. The diversity among the human race is wonderful and should be celebrated, but I fear we will never truly grow as a species until we can all except that we are all connected. There are definitely rules and systems set in place that allow certain groups to benefit more than others and that's unacceptable. Change takes time and I feel film can be such a powerful tool to Inspire and educate people on human morality. Hide
I like roles that mean something and I like films with heart.
I like roles that mean something and I like films with heart.
[on his Role in Amare and what attracted him to it] I enjoy playing roles that require me to dig dee Show more
[on his Role in Amare and what attracted him to it] I enjoy playing roles that require me to dig deep and immerse myself into the individual I must become for the part. I prefer playing a complex character who finds himself in a dangerous and terrifying environment. I have a gigantic amount of respect for Cyrus and I know we always produce fantastic work when collaborating. Hide
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