Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Taylor is a famous American actress and producer best recognized for her roles played as the character of Ray Undercover Brother, The Mentalist and the television show The Mentalist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies from Brown University and an MFA in acting from the Tisch School of Arts New York University. Aunjanue is l. Ellis, is an American actor and producer who has performed in theatre and TV and films as well, is present in both the film and theater screen. Aunjanue L. Ellis began acting in theatre. Then, she appeared in television shows along with independent and mainstream films. She came to prominence as Miranda Shaw on ABC's Quantico and appeared on BET's epic series The Book of Negroes for that she was not only rewarded with critical acclaim but also received a host of nominations and awards, including the Television Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Actress in a Movie. Her professional acting debut as Ariel in The Tempest in 1995. She has performed in Broadway as a part of Come and Gone, A Winter's Tale, Drowning Crow and Seeking the Genesis. In her film career, she is renowned for her performances in films such as Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express and The Help. In television, her role on ABC's drama about police High Incident is well known.