Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, an American producer stage and screen actress, best recognized for her roles in films in Ray Undercover Brother and on the television series The Mentalist. She holds a BA in African-American Studies and an MFA from the Tisch School of Arts New York University. Aunjanue is l. Ellis is is an American actor and producer who has performed in theatre and television as and is present across both sides of the screen. Her acting career started in the theater. Then she appeared on numerous television shows, independent films and mainstream film. Her most well-known role was Miranda Shaw on ABC's Quantico. Then, she made appearances on BET's acclaimed TV series The Book of Negroes. In 1995 she debuted as Ariel on the stage on stage in The Tempest. The stage credits she has received include the Broadway performance of the Joe Turner musical Come and Gone A Winter's Tale Drowning Crow and Seeking the Genesis. When it comes to her work in the film industry the most recognizable roles she has played include Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express The Help. On television her regular role in the ABC's crime drama series High Incident has earned her high praise.