John Earl Jelks
Latest News on John Earl Jelks:
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN (Jan 21, 2025)
Andra Day Debuts New Single 'Bricks' in Support of EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Film (Oct 18, 2024)
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Starring Debra Messing Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway (May 16, 2022)
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN (Jan 21, 2025)
Andra Day Debuts New Single 'Bricks' in Support of EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Film (Oct 18, 2024)
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Starring Debra Messing Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway (May 16, 2022)
BIO
Tony Nominee, August Wilson's Radio Golf. After appearing on Broadway in Gem of the Ocean, Radio Golf &Holler If Ya Hear Me, Jelks is excited to return to Broadway in Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, directed by the brilliant Kate Whoriskey. After a successful run of Sweat at the Public, Jelks recently appeared at the Public Theater in Head of Passes and ToasT. Select Off-Broadway credits include: The Break of Noon, Magnolia, Two Trains Running, Fetch Clay, Make Man and Sunset Baby. Recently honored with an Obie Award for Fetch Clay, Make Man and Sunset Baby. Other awards: L.A. Ovation Award, NAACP Theatre Award, AUDELCO Award. Film/TV credits include: Snap, The Miraculous, Miracle at St. Anna, "Law &Order: SVU" and "Blue Bloods."
Photos
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John Earl Jelks, Carlo Alban, Alison Wright, Michelle Wilson, Kate Whoriskey, Lynn Nottage, Johanna Day, Khris Davis, Lance Coadie Williams and Will Pullen during curtain call bows for the Broadway Opening Night of "Sweat" at Studio 54 on March 26, 2017 i
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production, 2022
Matt/William [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Movies
A Powerful Thang
[ 1991 ] Craig Watkins John Jelks
[ 1991 ] Craig Watkins John Jelks
Compensation
[ 1999 ] Arthur Jones, Nico Jones
[ 1999 ] Arthur Jones, Nico Jones
Miracle at St. Anna
[ 2008 ] Detective Dillard
[ 2008 ] Detective Dillard
Enter the Dangerous Mind
[ 2013 ] Lt. Ike
[ 2013 ] Lt. Ike
Night Comes On
[ 2018 ] John Lamere John Jelks
[ 2018 ] John Lamere John Jelks
Exhibiting Forgiveness
[ 2024 ] La'Ron
[ 2024 ] La'Ron
TV Shows
Chicago Med
[ 2024-2025 ] Dr. Dennis Washington
[ 2024-2025 ] Dr. Dennis Washington
Chicago Med
[ 2015-2025 ] Dr. Dennis Washington
[ 2015-2025 ] Dr. Dennis Washington
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance
John Earl JelksSunset Baby and Fetch Clay
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
John Earl Jelks, Radio Golf
Videos
VIDEO: Kirsten Dunst Stars in the Trailer for ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-16 10:19:27
VIDEO: Showtime Debits Trailer For ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
by Tori Hartshorn - 2019-07-15 16:34:53
VIDEO: On This Day, June 19 - HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Brings Tupac To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-19 12:01:00
VIDEO: All New Cast Featurette for Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-06-30 11:10:05
TV: Chatting with the Company of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-21 12:00:01
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-20 14:08:17
AUDIO: Preview Three Tracks from Broadway's New Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-05-30 13:12:48
TV: In Rehearsal with the Cast of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME- Watch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-02 16:13:58
STAGE TUBE: Nikki M. James, Des McAnuff & More on Making FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-08-30 16:33:44
News
Andra Day Debuts New Single 'Bricks' in Support of EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar-nominated artist Andra Day returns with her striking new single “Bricks,” in tandem with her lead role in the critically acclaimed drama Exhibiting Forgiveness.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar-nominated artist Andra Day returns with her striking new single “Bricks,” in tandem with her lead role in the critically acclaimed drama Exhibiting Forgiveness.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility of the 2021-22 Season
by Team BWW - May 7, 2022
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2021-22 Broadway productions all leading up to Monday's big announcement... the Tony nominations. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meeting. Apart from these specific decisions, all other eligibility rulings were consistent with opening night billing.
by Team BWW - May 7, 2022
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2021-22 Broadway productions all leading up to Monday's big announcement... the Tony nominations. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meeting. Apart from these specific decisions, all other eligibility rulings were consistent with opening night billing.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Makes Final Eligibility Rulings for FUNNY GIRL, A STRANGE LOOP & More
by Team BWW - May 5, 2022
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of fifteen Broadway productions for the 2021-2022 season. This was the third and final time the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 75th Annual Tony Awards.
by Team BWW - May 5, 2022
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of fifteen Broadway productions for the 2021-2022 season. This was the third and final time the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 75th Annual Tony Awards.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Earl Jelks been in?
John Earl Jelks has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has John Earl Jelks been in?
John Earl Jelks has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Earl Jelks been nominated for?
Performance (Obie Awards) for Sunset Baby and Fetch Clay and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf.
What awards has John Earl Jelks won?
John Earl Jelks has won Obie Awards for his performances in Sunset Baby and Fetch Clay.
Videos