Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: podcast appearances and interviews

Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor is an American actress born on February 21, 1969. She has received multiple accolades including nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her filmography features numerous prominent films such as Men of Honor, Undercover Brother, Ray, Freedomland, The Taking of Pelham 123, The Help, The Birth of a Nation, and If Beale Street Could Talk. In 2021, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Oracene Price in the sports drama King Richard. Her more recent film appearances include The Color Purple, Origin, and Nickel Boys. On television, Ellis has played regular and recurring roles in series such as High Incident, The Practice, True Blood, and The Mentalist. She has also appeared in television films including Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Abducted: The Carlina White Story, and The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. Additionally, she starred in the miniseries The Book of Negroes and series like Quantico. Ellis has been recognized with nominations for her performances in the miniseries When They See Us and the series Lovecraft Country, earning her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated versatility across film and television, earning critical recognition for her work in diverse roles.