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Aunjanue Ellis Biography

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Is a member of the Gamma Psi chapter of the sorority Delta Sigma Theta
Played Ariel, opposite Patrick Stewart's Prospero, in the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1995 production of The Tempest
Was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in the 2000 film Men of Honor
Received the Rising Star Award from Delta Sigma Theta in 2010

2021Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actress in a Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated