Elijah Long

The EMMY Nominated Actor turned Writer / Producer was born and raised on Chicago's South Side. While traveling the world in the US NAVY, Long found himself wanting to pursue a career in Arts and Entertainment. Long completed his term in the military and returned home to embark on a new journey.

Legendary Producer / Director John Hughes was filming "New Port South" in Chicago, where he gave Long his first break in the business. Long was cast in a supporting role. This opportunity was the confidence Long needed to t…