Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Actor
- Born
- February 21, 1969, San Francisco, California, USA
- Age
- 57 years old
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Total works
- 56 movies, 29 TV shows
- Latest work
- Lucky (2026)
- Genres
- Drama,History,Horror
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is an American actress who received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Oracene Price in King Richard (2021). She has appeared in a variety of films, including Ray (2004), The Help (2011), and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018). Her television work includes significant roles in series such as True Blood (2008) and The Mentalist (2010–2013), as well as notable television films like Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009). Ellis-Taylor has earned two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performances in When They See Us (2019) and Lovecraft Country (2021). She also starred in Nickel Boys (2024).
