Aunjanue Ellis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 21, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Aunjanue Ellis's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated role in 'King Richard,' and Emmy-nominated performances in 'When They See Us' and 'Lovecraft Country.' |
Intro
Aunjanue Ellis is an acclaimed American actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She has garnered significant praise and numerous nominations for her performances, notably for her roles in 'King Richard' and the limited series 'When They See Us.'
Early Life & Background
Aunjanue Ellis was born in San Francisco but was raised on her grandmother's farm in McComb, Mississippi. She attended Tougaloo College and later transferred to Brown University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in African-American studies. Ellis further honed her acting skills at the Graduate Acting Program at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Highlights
- Breakout film role in 'Men of Honor' (2000)
- Portrayed Mattie Moss Clark in 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel' (2020, Lifetime)
- Starred as Oracene Price in 'King Richard' (2021), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
- Emmy-nominated performances in 'When They See Us' (2019) and 'Lovecraft Country' (2020)
- Recurring roles in television series such as 'Quantico' and 'NCIS: Los Angeles'
Trivia
- She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'King Richard.'
- Ellis is an advocate for expanded representation of African-American stories in mainstream entertainment.
- She has extensive stage credits, including a debut appearance in a Broadway revival of 'The Tempest.'
FAQs
People also ask
Aunjanue Ellis is 57 years old.
Aunjanue Ellis was born the 21 February 1969.
San Francisco, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 21st, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 21, 1969, the Soviet Union attempted to launch the N-1 rocket, a heavy-lift vehicle intended to carry cosmonauts to the Moon. The launch ended in failure, marking the third unsuccessful attempt of the N-1 program, which was eventually canceled due to its unreliability.
- Day of the week: February 21st, 1969 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone
- #1 UK song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner
- Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill
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