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Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor (/ ˈ ɑː n ʒ ə n uː /; née Ellis; born February 21, 1969) is an American actress. Known for her work in several film and television productions, she has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In film, she is best known for her roles in "Men of Honor" (2000), "Undercover Brother" (2002), "Ray" (2004), and "The Help" (2011). On television, Ellis had her most significant role on the 2015 mini-series, "The Book of Negroes". More at IMDbPro. Contact info.
Jan 16, 2024 · Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Why She Had to Be Uncomfortable for Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’. The Oscar-nominated actress says the director told her she needed someone who could forgo the comforts of...
Actress: King Richard. Aunjanue Ellis was born in San Francisco, California. She graduated from the Brown University, and later attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. During her career, Ellis performed on Off-Broadway theater, appeared in many film, and had roles on television.
Aug 29, 2023 · Aunjanue Ellis talks 'Justified: City Primeval' revival, working with Timothy Olyphant, Boyd Holbrook and Vondie Curtis-Hall as attorney Carolyn Wilder.
Jul 18, 2023 · The Oscar nominee steals the new Justified revival, and has several major films coming up. A candid conversation on how she’s seizing the moment.
Jan 18, 2024 · Ellis-Taylor (who received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in 2021's King Richard) plays Isabel Wilkerson. The film follows the author as she works on her magnum opus, traveling to Berlin and Mumbai to research their respective caste systems, while grappling with the grief of numerous personal ...
Feb 22, 2022 · Though she’s had a long career, Aunjanue Ellis has only recently broken through to widespread acclaim. Now, she is nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in “ King Richard ” as...
Jan 16, 2024 · Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor were in the middle of shooting their new drama, “Origin,” when Ellis-Taylor gave the writer-director some last-minute homework.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is an American producer, stage and screen actress, best known for her film roles in "Ray", "Undercover Brother", and on the television series "The Mentalist".
