Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, an American screen and stage actress best well-known for her films on the film Ray Undercover Brother and on the TV show The Mentalist. She holds a BA in African-American Studies and an MFA from the Tisch School of the Arts New York University. Aunjanue is l. Ellis, an American producer and actress who has been in the theater and television as also, has been active across both sides of the screen. Her acting journey began in theater and later appeared in several television series and independent and mainstream movies. She became famous as Miranda Shaw in ABC's Quantico, and also appeared on BET's epic drama The Book of Negroes. In both roles, she won critical acclaim as well as various nominations and awards including the Television Critics Choice Award for the Best Actress. In 1995, she made her acting debut with The Tempest as Ariel. In addition to the Broadway production Come and Gone, she is also credited in Drowning Crow and Seeking the Genesis. With regards 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. In television, her role in the ABC's crime drama High Incident is well known.