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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
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In short · Acting since 1996, 4 decades active, 60 credits.
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55 credits'Tis So Sweet(2026)
Russell Hornsby
Film
Lucky Strike(2026)
Actor
Film
lucky(2026)
Agent Billie Rand (7 Episodes)
TV
Lucky(2026)
Agent Billie Rand
Film
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat(2024)
Odette Henry
Film
Nickel Boys(2024)
Hattie
Film
Exhibiting Forgiveness(2024)
Joyce
Film
The Deliverance(2024)
Rev Bernice James
Film
Origin(2023)
Isabel Wilkerson
Film
Justified: City Primeval(2023)
Carolyn (8 Episodes)
TV
61st Street(2022)
Martha Roberts
TV
King Richard(2021)
Oracene 'Brandy' Williams
Film
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel(2020)
Mattie Moss Clark
Film
Lovecraft Country(2020)
Hippolyta Freeman
TV
Release(2020)
Ida
TV
Miss Virginia(2019)
Lorraine Townsend
Film
When They See Us(2019)
Sharonne Salaam (4 Episodes)
TV
Pimp(2018)
Gloria May
Film
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem(2017)
Lady Capulet
Film
The Birth of a Nation(2016)
Nancy
Film
The Book of Negroes(2015)
Aminata Diallo
TV
Quantico(2015)
Miranda Shaw
TV
Of Mind and Music(2014)
Una Vida
Film
The Volunteer(2013)
Leigh
Film
Abducted: The Carlina White Story(2012)
Ann
Film
Game of Death(2011)
Rachel
Film
Money Matters(2011)
Pamela Matters
Film
The Resident(2011)
Sydney
Film
The Help(2011)
Aunjanue Ellis)
Film
The Tested(2010)
Darraylynn Warren
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom2021Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
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- Love & Respect with Killer MikeSelf · 2021
- Being Fabulous Rocks! T.V. ShowSelf - Guest · 2015
- Say Yes to the Dress: AtlantaSelf · 2010
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (1 Episode) , Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- Actors on ActorsSelf (1 Episode)
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