Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue E. Taylor Aunjanue E. Taylor, an American stage actress and producer, has been known for her roles in the movie Ray Undercover Brother as well as appearing in The Mentalist. She received a BA in Brown University in African-American Studies. The Tisch School of the Arts, New York University she obtained an MFA. Aunjanue is an American actor also known as producer and director. She is employed in film and television. Her acting career started in the theater. She then appeared in numerous television shows as well as independent and mainstream movies. She became famous as Miranda Shaw, a character in ABC's Quantico. The BET's massive series The Book of Negroes she played the role of Ariel. Not only did she get praise from critics for her character, she was also awarded and nominations. She began her career acting in 1995 when she played Ariel in The Tempest. She has performed as a character on Broadway with roles in Come and Gone, A Winter's Tale, Drowning Crow as well as Seeking the Genesis. In terms of her career in movies the most recognizable roles she has played include Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express The Help. Her work in television she's been recognized for her part as a regular character on ABC's drama about cops High Incident.