Background
Eldard, the second youngest of seven children (4 sisters and 2 brothers), was born in Long Island, New New York
Eldard, the second youngest of seven children (4 sisters and 2 brothers), was born in Long Island, New New York
He attended grade school in Utah while living with his aunt and uncle.
Eldard made his film debut in the 1989 comedy True Love, written and directed by Nancy Savoca, and co-starring Annabella Sciorra. Eldard has performed on Broadway in critically acclaimed productions of On the Waterfront, Biloxi Blues, Bash: Latterday Plays, and Death of a Salesman. The latter two were filmed for Showtime productions.
Eldard is known for his role as Mickey Bunce in the cult comedy film Drop Dead Fred (1991).
He is also known for his evocative role as sympathetic street thug John Reilly in the 1996 film Sleepers which co-starred Brad Pitt, Billy Crudup, Jason Patric, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Minnie Driver. 2014 starred in the Indie Horror film Poker Night.