Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue E. Taylor Aunjanue E. Taylor, an American producer and actor, has been known for her roles in the movie Ray Undercover Brother as well as in The Mentalist. She graduated with a BA in Brown University in African-American Studies. The Tisch School of the Arts, New York University she received an MFA. Aunjanue L. Ellis is an American actor and producer. She is actively involved in theater, film, and on television. Aunjanue. Ellis began her acting in theatre. Then, she appeared in television programs as well as independent and mainstream film. Her most well-known roles were as Miranda Shaw (ABC's Quantico) as well as on BET's epic The Book of Negroes. The series both received critical acclaim, but she also won a lot of awards. In 1995 she debuted in the role of Ariel on stage as Ariel in The Tempest. Alongside the Broadway production Come and Gone, she has also been featured in Drowning Crow as well as Seeking the Genesis. When it comes to film, she is best known for her performances in films like Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express and The Help. The role she played as a regular in ABC's drama-police series High Incident earned her praises.