Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue A. Ellis Taylor is an American producer and actress. She has a Bachelor's degree in African-American Studies and an MFA from Tisch School of the Arts New York University. Aunjanue Ellis. Ellis is an American actor and producer who is actively involved in theater, film, and on television. Her stage debut was in the year 2000 and then appeared in mainstream, independent, as well as television shows. The actress gained fame as Miranda Shaw on ABC's Quantico as well as on BET's epic series The Book of Negroes for that she was not only rewarded with praise from critics but also numerous nominations and awards including a Television Critics Choice Award nomination for the Best Actress in a Film. Her first professional performance was as Ariel, as Ariel, The Tempest. The actress has appeared as a character on Broadway in Come and Gone, A Winter's Tale, Drowning Crow as well as Seeking the Genesis. Her film work is highlighted by her performances in Men of Honor The Caveman's Valentine The Express, and The Help. In the world of television, her character in ABC's police drama High Incident is well known.