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JeanElie

Aug 16, 2018
1 min

How HBO Is Courting Its Queer Audience

The first time Insecure writer Ben Cory Jones recalls seeing people on TV whose lives at least somewhat mirrored his own was on some early seasons of MTV’s then–cutting edge reality series The Real World. “For me, as a black, queer man living in the South, I identified with just the diversity of the people that were on each season,” Jones said. “I remember the New York cast, L.A., and then you went to San Francisco. . . . Those were the first times I saw a gay couple of color

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Fullscreen Has Quietly Offered 360-Degree Talent Management For 2 Years — And Its Client Roster Is G

JeanElie

Jun 18, 2018
1 min

Fullscreen Has Quietly Offered 360-Degree Talent Management For 2 Years — And Its Client Roster Is G

For its part, the Fullscreen team has landed several massive deals in recent months. PopularMMOs sold a graphic novel to Harper Collins that will publish next week, Belli booked roles in the forthcoming A Star Is Born remake with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, as well as the ABC miniseries When We Rise. And Fullscreen also manages performers who don’t hail from the digital realm: the actor Jean Elie, for instance, who works with Babayan, appears in seasons two and three of the

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Brockton actor gets role in HBO comedy series ‘Insecure’

JeanElie

Jul 10, 2017
1 min

Brockton actor gets role in HBO comedy series ‘Insecure’

BROCKTON – A critically acclaimed HBO comedy series is adding an actor from Brockton to its cast. Jean Elie, 29, is appearing in “Insecure,” which is about to enter it’s second season with a premiere episode on July 23. “I had a great experience working on this show and I learned a lot,” said Elie, who moved from Brockton to Hollywood seven years ago to pursue acting. “Everyone is super cool, from studio executives, crew, and cast.” Elie couldn’t share too many details about

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Speaking Creole in guest starring role, Brockton man shines in ABC drama

JeanElie

May 2, 2017
1 min

Speaking Creole in guest starring role, Brockton man shines in ABC drama

He spoke Creole at home as a boy, growing up in a Haitian family in Brockton. On Sunday night, he was speaking his native tongue on television sets nationwide, in a guest-starring role on the ABC drama “American Crime.” To read more click the link: http://bit.ly/brocktonAmericancrime #ABC #Insecure #Hollywood #HBO #Fullscreen #influencer #Variety #director #Jeanelie #actor #TelevisionStar #producer

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JeanElie

Apr 11, 2017
1 min

New Comer Jéan Elie Books Recurring

This coming season Jéan Elie will be joining the cast of HBO's hit show Insecure as a recurring character. To see Elie at work now, tune into season 3 of American Crime. And watch him play the son of Gabriell Durand (Mickaëlle X. Bizet). Yves Durand, the estranged son of an au pair working for Claire (Lily Taylor) and Nicholas (Timothy Hutton) Coates. American Crime airs on ABC Sunday nights at 10 pm/pst. Articles: http://bit.ly/brocktonnewsarticle http://bit.ly/JELunionsuite

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JeanElie

Mar 8, 2017
1 min

Actor Jean Elie Spreads #BlackBoyJoy With CBMLA While Working on Raising $20,000 in the LA Clippers

Actor Jean Elie in connection with the nonprofit organization he works with CBMLA (Concerned Black Men Los Angeles) is currently taking part in the LA Clippers Foundation, $100,000 Charity Challenge for a chance to with $50,000! Proceeds from the challenge go to implementing new programs and workshop for the inner city youth of Los Angeles. To donate and help Jean's organization CBMLA win $50,000 in the LA Clipper Foundation Charity Challenge visit http://bit.ly/JECBMLAFundra

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Brockton local Jéan Elie will make his Nationally Televised Debut on ABC's Critically Acclaimed

JeanElie

Feb 24, 2017
1 min

Brockton local Jéan Elie will make his Nationally Televised Debut on ABC's Critically Acclaimed

American Crime Premieres March 12th 10|9c on ABC #Hollywood #Insecure #ABC #Fullscreen #AmericanCrime #HBO #influencer #socialmedia #director #Variety #Jeanelie #actor #LosAngeles #producer

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JeanElie

Sep 8, 2016
3 min

Hollywood Actor and Brockton Native Jean Elie Shares His Craft Back Home

BROCKTON — When Brockton-native Jean Elie stepped off the plane in Los Angeles, he had $1,000 to his name and nowhere to live. But his determination to chase his dream of becoming an actor overrode any logistical problem. Six months later, the Brockton High School and Johnson & Wales University graduate had earned entry into the coveted Screen Actors Guild, had signed with an agent, and was getting steady work in commercials. “I did background on the movie Project X and the n

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JeanElie

Aug 15, 2016
1 min

#MENWITHTXTURE featuring LA Actor Jean Elie

The first time I met up-and-coming actor Jean Elie two years ago, I corrected him on the pronunciation of his own name. “It’s zhon! Aye-lee! It’s important!” It’s especially important when you’ve got big plans to see your name in lights. Jean moved to Los Angeles with only $1000 and an uncertain housing situation. He got a day job and within 6 months he booked work on the film Project X, a Nike commercial as a stunt double, got his SAG card, and then it was off to the races.

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Watch ‘A Gentleman Always’ – Short Film Inspired by William Faulkner’s ‘The Reivers’

JeanElie

Oct 30, 2015
1 min

Watch ‘A Gentleman Always’ – Short Film Inspired by William Faulkner’s ‘The Reivers’

A short film inspired by “The Reivers,” a William Faulkner novel that some referred to as the author’s own “Huckleberry Finn,” check out the new short film below from writer/director Drue Metz, titled “A Gentleman Always,” which stars Jean Elie and Myles Cranford, in a story about a son (Lucius) laboring to come to terms with what it means to be a man. #imdb #actor #producer #socialmedia #urbanworldfilmfestival #uw20 #mylescanford #Jeanelie #bet #director #premiere #Variety

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JeanElie

Oct 31, 2011
1 min

Eye Candy: Actor Jean Elie

Actor Jean Elie is the definition of a go-getter. Bored with his Business Management degree and passionate about an acting career, he quit his day job and hopped a one-way flight to Los Angeles with a little cash. Let’s just say it was the best decision he ever made. He’s talented, intelligent, driven, and very easy on the eyes -- the perfect combination. Ladies, see why Jean’s female fan base is growing fast! #imdb #celebrity #actor #producer #urbanworldfilmfestival #ess

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