Elise Neal Biography

Fast Facts

• Won an African American Women in Cinema Trailblazer Award in 2006
• Attended the University of the Arts College for two years before moving to New York City to begin her acting career
• Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Law & Order" in 1992
• Quote: "I am a work in progress like us all, but overall I am blessed to be doing what I love․ Very few people get to do that in life․ I understand that and I don't take it for granted․"
• Quote: "(On "The Undershepherd"): "Some people will be offended by the truth of this movie․․․But that is what is awesome about this film, because it goes there․․․This movie is about people in positions of power that usurp that power in a wrong way․""
• Executive produced and starred in the film "The White Sistas" in 2014
• Best known for her role as Yvonne Hughley in "The Hughleys" and as Hallie in "Scream 2," and for appearing on the reality series "Hollywood Divas․"