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Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor ( / ˈɑːnʒənuː /; [1] née Ellis; born February 21, 1969) [2] 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 .
During her career, Ellis performed on Off-Broadway theater, appeared in many film, and had roles on television. In film, she is best known for her roles in "Men of Honor" (2000), "Undercover Brother" (2002), "Ray" (2004), and "The Help" (2011).
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.
Jul 18, 2023 · Aunjanue Ellis’s Time Has Come: “I Worked My Ass Off for This”. The Oscar nominee steals the new Justified revival and has several major films coming up. A candid conversation on how she’s ...
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 ...
Aug 29, 2023 · How Aunjanue Ellis Found Her Groove In ‘Justified: City Primeval’. Ellis, who joined the revival that is set 10 years after the original series ended, speaks about her scenes with Timothy...
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 8, 2024 · A veteran character actor with a dozen weighty performances to her credit, including DuVernay’s “When They See Us,” “Lovecraft Country” and a Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for...
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.
