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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Bio: ​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". She has an BA in African-American Studies from Brown University, and an MFA in Acting from the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
Born: Fri, Feb 21 1969
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is 56 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 55 in Nickel Boys as 'Hattie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2024
Poster of Exhibiting Forgiveness
Exhibiting Forgiveness
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 55 in Exhibiting Forgiveness as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of The Deliverance
The Deliverance
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 55 in The Deliverance as 'Rev Bernice James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2024
Poster of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 55 in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat as 'Odette Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2024
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 54 in The Color Purple as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Origin
Origin
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 54 in Origin as 'Isabel Wilkerson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of King Richard
King Richard
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 52 in King Richard as 'Oracene 'Brandy' Price'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of The Subject
The Subject
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 52 in The Subject as 'Leslie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2021
Poster of The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 51 in The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel as 'Mattie Moss Clark'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 2020
Poster of Miss Virginia
Miss Virginia
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 50 in Miss Virginia as 'Lorraine Townsend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 49 in If Beale Street Could Talk as 'Mrs. Hunt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2018
Poster of Pimp
Pimp
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 49 in Pimp as 'Gloria May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 48 in Romeo and Juliet in Harlem as 'Lady Capulet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 2017
Poster of The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 47 in The Birth of a Nation as 'Nancy Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Of Mind and Music
Of Mind and Music
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 45 in Of Mind and Music as 'Una Vida'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 2014
Poster of Get on Up
Get on Up
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 45 in Get on Up as 'Vicki Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Volunteer
The Volunteer
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 44 in The Volunteer as 'Leigh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2013
Poster of Abducted: The Carlina White Story
Abducted: The Carlina White Story
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 43 in Abducted: The Carlina White Story as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2012
Poster of Money Matters
Money Matters
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 42 in Money Matters as 'Pamela Matters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of The Help
The Help
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 42 in The Help as 'Yule Mae Davis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 2011
Poster of Game of Death
Game of Death
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 42 in Game of Death as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 41 in The Resident as 'Sydney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 2011
Poster of The Tested
The Tested
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 41 in The Tested as 'Darraylynn Warren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 40 in I Love You Phillip Morris as 'Reba'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 2010
Poster of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 40 in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 as 'Therese Garber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as 'Candy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Hungry Ghosts
The Hungry Ghosts
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in The Hungry Ghosts as 'Nadia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2009
Poster of Motherhood
Motherhood
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in Motherhood as 'Sample Sale Friend'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of Notorious
Notorious
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in Notorious as 'Sandy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of The Express
The Express
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in The Express as 'Marie Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2008
Poster of The Prince of Motor City
The Prince of Motor City
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39 in The Prince of Motor City as 'Cora Neel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of Racing for Time
Racing for Time
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 38 in Racing for Time as 'Officer Baker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2008
Poster of Cover
Cover
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 38 in Cover as 'Valerie Mass'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Freedomland
Freedomland
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 36 in Freedomland as 'Felicia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2006
Poster of Perception
Perception
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 35 in Perception as 'Vera'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Ray
Ray
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 35 in Ray as 'Mary Ann Fisher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Brother to Brother
Brother to Brother
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 34 in Brother to Brother as 'Zora'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 2004
Poster of Lovely & Amazing
Lovely & Amazing
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 33 in Lovely & Amazing as 'Lorraine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of Undercover Brother
Undercover Brother
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 33 in Undercover Brother as 'Sistah Girl'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of John John in the Sky
John John in the Sky
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 32 in John John in the Sky as 'Earlene'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 2001
Poster of The Caveman's Valentine
The Caveman's Valentine
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 31 in The Caveman's Valentine as 'Lulu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Disappearing Acts
Disappearing Acts
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 31 in Disappearing Acts as 'Pam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 2000
Poster of The Opponent
The Opponent
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 31 in The Opponent
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2000
Poster of Men of Honor
Men of Honor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 31 in Men of Honor as 'Jo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of A Map of the World
A Map of the World
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 30 in A Map of the World as 'Dyshett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of In Too Deep
In Too Deep
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 30 in In Too Deep as 'Denise'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Desert Blue
Desert Blue
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 30 in Desert Blue as 'Agent Summers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of Side Streets
Side Streets
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 29 in Side Streets as 'Brenda Boyce'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Ed's Next Move
Ed's Next Move
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 27 in Ed's Next Move as 'Erica'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of Girls Town
Girls Town
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 27 in Girls Town as 'Nikki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Liz Here Now
Liz Here Now
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will be 56+ in Liz Here Now as 'Liz Baxter'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of HBCU Honors
HBCU Honors
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will be 56+ in HBCU Honors as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Justified: City Primeval
Justified: City Primeval
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 54+ in Justified: City Primeval as 'Carolyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 18 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 53+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of 61st Street
61st Street
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 53+ in 61st Street as 'Martha Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 2022
Poster of Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 51+ in Lovecraft Country as 'Hippolyta Freeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2020
Poster of When They See Us
When They See Us
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 50+ in When They See Us as 'Sharonne Salaam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 47+ in Designated Survivor as 'Eleanor Darby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Quantico
Quantico
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 46+ in Quantico as 'Miranda Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of The Book of Negroes
The Book of Negroes
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 45+ in The Book of Negroes as 'Aminata Diallo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 45+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 44+ in Sleepy Hollow as 'Lori Mills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2013
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 41+ in Blue Bloods as 'Sylvia Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 40+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Michelle Hanna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 40+ in The Good Wife as 'Linda Underwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39+ in The Mentalist as 'Madeleine Hightower'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 39+ in True Blood as 'Diane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Justice
Justice
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 37+ in Justice as 'Miranda Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 30 2006
Poster of E-Ring
E-Ring
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 36+ in E-Ring as 'Jocelyn Pierce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 35+ in Numb3rs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Jonny Zero
Jonny Zero
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 35+ in Jonny Zero
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of The D.A.
The D.A.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 35+ in The D.A.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 33+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of MDs
MDs
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 33+ in MDs as 'Quinn Joyner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 32+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Carmen Rivera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 30+ in Third Watch as 'Gail Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 30+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Laura Chase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 28+ in The Practice as 'Sharon Young'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of High Incident
High Incident
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 27+ in High Incident as 'Officer Leslie Joyner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 25+ in New York Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953