| Kofi Elam | |
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| Born: | 1978 |
| Role: | Elemu's henchman |
Kofi Elam (born 1978) is a stunt performer and actor who appeared as one of Elemu's henchmen during Season 7 of 24. He is a renowned stunt performer who has appeared in many film and television projects.
Biography and career[]
Kofi Elam was born inside the entertainment business. His grandfather, Daniel Elam, was a bit player and extra, and his father, Greg Elam, is a stunt coordinator, 2nd unit director, writer, and producer. Greg Elam also owns a Stunt Training School. Kofi's brothers, Kiante and Ousaun, are also renowned stunt performers that have doubled for stars like Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, and Laurence Fishburne.
Kofi started his stunt career in 1993, when he was only 14 years old. During his career, he has worked on films like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's CHest, Man of Steel, Live Free or Die Hard, and Kong: Skull Island. Elam has also worked on TV shows like Leverage, True Blood, and Six Feet Under.
Role on 24[]
Elam appeared as one of Elemu's henchmen during Season 7. He was in the basement of Market 2005 in "Day 7: 3:00pm-4:00pm". Elam's character held a gun on Henry Taylor when he was having his finger removed, but was later shot by Renee Walker. He was not credited for his performance.
24 credits[]
Selected filmography[]
- Black Panther (2018)
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
- Taken 3 (2014)
- Man of Steel (2013)
- Battle Los Angeles (2011)
- The Book of Eli (2010)
- Crank: High Voltage (2009)
- Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- Crash (2004)
- 8 Mile (2002)
- Mystery Men (1999)
- Hoodlum (1997)
Television appearances
- Outsiders (2017)
- The Player (2015)
- True Blood (2012)
- 24 (2009)
- Prison Break (2008)
- Six Feet Under (2005)
- The District (2002)
- The Fugitive (2000)
- The Practice (1998)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1997)
