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John El-Jor

John El-Jor

He/Him

Biography

John El-Jor (he/him) is a Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominated actor known for his work in Mean Girls (Paramount), We Live in Cairo (NYTW), and American Idol (ABC).

Additional credits include: Film/T.V.: The Outlaws (Amazon Prime), Elsbeth (CBS), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), The Family McMullen (Ed Burns Upcoming Feature Film), and Pavements (NYFF/Venice FF). Off-Broadway: The Lesson (Ars Nova), Hip Hop Cinderella (New Victory Theatre), Slanted! Enchanted! (Sheen Center), Rough Trade (The Public), S.I.M.P.S. (IRT Theatre). Additional Projects: Tell Them I’m Still Young (New York Stage and Film), Untitled…Hunter S. Thompson Musical (La Jolla/NYSAF), Come From Away (Ogunquit), SHOOK (Northern Stage), Pump Up The Volume (ATF), and Purple Rain (New York Workshop).

He holds a BFA from Penn State Musical Theatre. He is represented by HCKR and managed by Rochel Saks at SAKS&.

Stream his brand new EP Allowed To Be Pretty on all music streaming services!

Socials: @johneljor/www.johneljor.com

Professional Experience

  • Broadway
  • Tours

Regions

  • NYC/Tri-State Area
  • D.C./Baltimore Area

Interested in touring?

  • Yes

Hireable as

  • Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
  • Theatrical Composer (Music only)
  • Theatrical Lyricist
  • Songwriter
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Voice teacher with roster of private students
  • Actor-Musician
  • Other

My Primary Instrument

  • Voice

My Instruments

  • Guitar - acoustic
  • Piano
  • Synth - keyboards
  • Voice

Software

  • Logic

Affiliations

  • ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA)
  • SAG/AFTRA