Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is an American screen and stage actress who is best well-known for her films in Ray Undercover Brother and on the television series The Mentalist. She received the B.A. in African-American Studies, from Brown University. Her MFA is in acting from Tisch School of acting at New York University. Aunjanue l. Ellis, the American actor and producer who has been in the theater and television as also, has been active in both the film and theater screen. Aunjanue L. Ellis began acting in the theater. Later, she appeared in television series in independent as well as mainstream film. Her most well-known role was Miranda Shaw on ABC's Quantico. Then, she made appearances on BET's acclaimed show The Book of Negroes. Her first professional performance was as Ariel, in The Tempest. On Broadway, she has appeared on stage in Come and Gone A Winter's Tale Seeking the Genesis and Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Her film work is highlighted by her roles in Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express, and The Help. Her role on television on ABC's drama series about police High Incident has earned her praises.