Makhari Elam is 4th generation in the Motion Picture Industry. His great grandfather, Daniel Elam, began his acting career in the 30s and 40s as a bit player and an extra. Daniel inspired his son Greg W. Elam, Makhari's grandfather, to want to act at a very young age. At the innocent age of six, Greg W. Elam worked in his first motion picture,...
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Makhari Elam is 4th generation in the Motion Picture Industry. His great grandfather, Daniel Elam, began his acting career in the 30s and 40s as a bit player and an extra. Daniel inspired his son Greg W. Elam, Makhari's grandfather, to want to act at a very young age. At the innocent age of six, Greg W. Elam worked in his first motion picture, Loving You with Elvis Presley. Greg W. Elam's credits are impressive and with over 60 years in the Motion Picture Industry has had the career as a Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, and Writer. Greg W. Elam's sons, Ousaun, Kiante, and Kofi Elam, all have successful careers as Stuntmen and Stunt Coordinators. Ousaun has Stunt Double Hollywood's A-list Actors like Denzel Washington, Lawrence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, and more. Kiante Stunt Double A-list Actor Will Smith and he solely Stunt Double A-list actor Samuel L. Jackson. Makhari Elam's father, Kofi Elam, Stunt Double A-list Actors Brandon T. Jackson, Don Cheadle, D. L. Hughley, and more.Makhari Elam got his first stunt double job in the feature film Papa at the tender age of 8 years old. With his natural athletic ability, he will be an Actor that has the skills to do most of his own stunts.Since Papa, Makhari Elam has been extremely busy making his mark in this Industry with guest appearances on television shows and many national commercials, and print campaigns. The future is bright and promising for this young star.
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