Elijah Holloway

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Elijah Holloway
Born1999 (age 2425)
Education Emil Dale Academy
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Television The X Factor (2017)
EastEnders (2024–present)
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)

Elijah Holloway (born 1999) is a British actor who is best known for portraying the role of Harry Mitchell on the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2024 and onwards.

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Life and career

Elijah Holloway was born in 1999. Holloway trained at Emil Dale Academy from 2016. In 2017, Holloway appeared on The X Factor and also auditioned in the BBC talent search Let It Shine. [1]

In June 2024, Holloway was cast as Harry Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as part of the Mitchell family expansion. Since Holloway's debut, his storylines have included the introduction of Harry, his father Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) and his brother Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman), a relationship with Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine), and the introduction of Harry's mother Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington). [2] [3] Holloway spoke out on joining the soap, he wrote: "It's a massive privilege to join a British institution like EastEnders, and to be playing a Mitchell makes it even more exciting. We've been given such a warm welcome, and it's unbelievable to be turning up to work in Walford every day." Holloway also spoke out on his character saying: "Harry has a lot of charm and swagger, but he's got a it if a temper too. He can't resist trouble, or the ladies, so he's ready to shake things up in typical Mitchell style!" [4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2017 The X Factor himselfTalent show [1]
2017Let It ShinehimselfTalent show [1]
2018Detective DoverOfficerFilm [5]
2024–present EastEnders Harry Mitchell Regular role [2]
2024DeadBullyGuest role (1 episode)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Hacon, Carly (28 June 2024). "EastEnders' Harry Mitchell star unrecognisable auditioning for X Factor judges 7 years ago". OK!. Peter Hart. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  2. 1 2 Harp, Justin (6 June 2024). "EastEnders announces three new Mitchells as Stevie's secret family". Digital Spy . Justin Harp. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  3. Zammitt, Erin (2 October 2024). "EastEnders to introduce Teddy Mitchell's ex-wife in new story". Digital Spy . Erin Zammitt. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  4. Harp, Justin (6 June 2024). "EastEnders announces three new Mitchells as Stevie's secret family". Digital Spy . Justin Harp. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  5. "Detective Dover". Cinemagia. Retrieved 6 October 2024.