- Born
- Birth nameEfraym Elliott Yamin
- Nicknames
- E-Dub
- The Machine
- E-Double
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Elliott Yamin was born on July 20, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for American Idol (2002), The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) and Twilight: The Story of Hope.
- Curly hair
- His voice
- Was born the day after his father got his green card at 12:15 a.m.
- He is 90% deaf in one ear.
- Was born with severe allergies to trees, grass and pollen.
- His favorite reality show, other than Idol, is The Amazing Race.
- Him, Danny Gokey, and Casey James are the only male contestants to finish third on American Idol.
- On his singing ability in spite of his allergies, diabetes and hearing loss: "I don't know how to explain it, because I'm not a religious person. It's a gift."
- I've always wanted to pursue a music career, but I didn't dedicate the time and effort.
- When asked what he'd do if he didn't make it on American Idol: "Do whatever I've always done...Survive! Of course, I'd still pursue a career in music."
- Personal goals: "To help educate young people about music and diabetes. I want to be an inspiration to others. I want to be a great Dad someday...I want to meet Magic Johnson and have a floor seat at a Lakers game.
- On his American Idol: "My mom - she's overcome a lot of adverse situations. She's a very strong-willed woman!"
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