John Earl Jelks

John Earl Jelks

65 · Born: Jul 16, 1959

Personal Details

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BornJul 16, 1959 USA

Biography

John Earl Jelks, a multifaceted and gifted American thespian, burst onto the scene on July 16, 1959, in the United States of America, a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diversity.

As a multifaceted individual, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with his impressive range of performances in various films and television shows, captivating audiences worldwide.

Notably, his extensive list of credits also encompasses guest roles in the highly acclaimed and widely popular television series New Amsterdam, which made its debut in 2018, garnering a significant following and widespread critical acclaim.

John Earl Jelks has had a remarkable career, showcasing his impressive acting abilities by effortlessly adapting to a wide variety of roles, and as a result, has left a lasting impression on those who have had the pleasure of witnessing his performances.

Career

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2024
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2022
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam as Horace Reynolds
{"id":199007,"title":"A Holiday in Harlem","year":"2021","character":"Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-holiday-in-harlem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/601j4tksmlt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/601j4tksmlt0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":103835508,"title":"Love Life","year":2021,"character":"Kirby Watkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/love-life-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1g651nvfin60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1g651nvfin60.jpg"},"released":1}
Love Life
Love Life as Kirby Watkins
{"id":103833292,"title":"On Becoming a God in Central Florida","year":2019,"character":"Judd Waltrip","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/on-becoming-a-god-in-central-florida","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ldnrm8kc18k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ldnrm8kc18k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
Night Comes On
Night Comes On as John Lamere
{"id":21703,"title":"Enter the Dangerous Mind","year":"2013","character":"Lt. Ike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/enter-the-dangerous-mind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e90eklli470.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e90eklli470.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":7296,"title":"Miracle at St. Anna","year":"2008","character":"Detective Dillard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miracle-at-st-anna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4743j4hsbu10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4743j4hsbu10.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna as Detective Dillard
{"id":155682,"title":"Compensation","year":"1999","character":"Arthur\/Nico Jones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/compensation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155682.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Compensation
Compensation as Arthur/Nico Jones
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1991
A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang as Craig Watkins (as John Jelks)