ELI SCHWARTZ
Actor. Improvisor. Singer. Teacher. Bartender.
LA Based. NY Trained. DC Raised.
recent news:
Very excited to announce my signing with Sovereign Talent Group! I am now represented for Theatrical & Commercial bookings!
Notable Projects from 2024-2025:
“Split Fiction: Friend Edition Campaign”, a livestream and social media campaign promoting one of EA & Hazelight Studio’s latest releases, Split Fiction. I got to work with Fuslie, a twitch streamer & social media personality! Who would’ve thought being in a box is fun!?
“Number Neighbor”, received an honorable mention at the Russo Brothers’ & AGBO Film’s No Sleep Til Film Festival!! Nominated 6 categories at Idyllwild Cinema Festival including my nomination for Best Actor!
“Opening Night”, a 5-part mini series about a college drama party gone wrong, in which I play Christian Kantor.
A little more about my “experience”...
I’m a proud graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in Acting and a concentration in creative writing. I regularly take classes at The Groundlings, and aspire to be a working comedian. In the two years since moving to Los Angeles, I’ve been involved in projects large and small, across TV, Film and Theatre. When I’m not auditioning or performing, I am the Improv teacher at New Roads School in Santa Monica. Oh, and I bartend at the world famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood!
A little more about Eli...
I was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I’m the oldest brother to my two best friends in the world, raised by the most hard working, gorgeous mama in the world. I have a big ole’ southern Jewish family (North Carolina, to be exact). I’m in a relationship with the most beautiful, talented woman I know. I love a football Sunday as much as a Sunday matinee. And I always surround myself with my ludicrously creative, ridiculously hilarious friends. Always.
Comedic Acting Reel
Commercial Acting Reel
Dramatic Acting Reel
Commercial VO Reel
2025
Split Fiction—EA Games, Hazelight Studios, Fuslie
Had the absolute pleasure of combining my love of video games and improv to bring this hilarious concept to life. Went to EA headquarters, got to try out an amazing new game live on twitch with Fuslie, and even shot a fun GameStop skit.
Idyllwild Cinema Festival
Got to attend my first big movie premiere at a location festival. And what better place than the beautiful (and freezing!) Idyllwild. I had a blast, celebrated my nomination for best actor, and eventually Number Neighbor took home the vanguard award for best original score!
2024
Opening Night
A 5 part mini series made in 2021 at Syracuse University. All 5 episodes are on YouTube!
“Five acting students find themselves in a world of grave consequences as a day of fun turns into a nightmare.”
Number Neighbor
Official Selection and Honorable mention at the Russo Brother’s AGO No Sleep Til’ Film Fest. Big Apple Film Festival Selection. Nominated for 6 categories at Idyllwild Cinema Festival, including a Best Actor in a Short for my performance.
“Two strangers, connected by nearly identical phone numbers, form an unlikely bond that leads one to a life-altering choice.”
The Photoshoot
Sarah, an awkward CFO, comes to Bernard for updated corporate headshots but is in for a surprise.
Adam’s Rib
A young woman searches for meaning among a group of enlightened people.
2023
Project ALERT
A resistance training program preventing substance use in middle school and high school.
Rise of Kingdoms Commercial
Supermission Youtube Series
HBO Crime Reenactment
Crime Reenactment with People Magazine.