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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.
- January 1, 1
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- San Francisco, California, USA
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.
- February 21, 1969
Jan 18, 2024 · The Oscar-nominated actress talks about her role as the author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent in Ava DuVernay's film adaptation. She shares her audition process, her passion for the project, and her experience of working with DuVernay.
Aug 29, 2023 · Aunjanue Ellis talks 'Justified: City Primeval' revival, working with Timothy Olyphant, Boyd Holbrook and Vondie Curtis-Hall as attorney Carolyn Wilder.
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The actress and producer shares the movies that shaped her as an artist, from The Color Purple to A Hidden Life. She also reveals how she landed the role of Isabel Wilkerson in Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay.
