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Aunjanue L. Ellis (born February 21, 1969) is an American film, stage, and television actress, and producer. She began her acting career in theater, and made her film debut in Girls Town. She later had leading roles in a number of independent movies, and co-starred in several mainstream films.
Ellis is best known for her roles in films Men of Honor (2000), The Caveman's Valentine (2001), Undercover Brother (2002), Ray (2004), The Express (2008), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) and The Help (2011). On television, Ellis had regular role in the ABC police drama series High Incident (1996–97), and later co-starred in a number of short-lived dramas. She had recurring roles on The Practice, True Blood, and The Mentalist, and played roles in a number of made for television movies, such as Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) and Abducted: The Carlina White Story (2013).
In 2015, Ellis played the leading role in the miniseries The Book of Negroes based on bestselling novel by Lawrence Hill, for which she received critical acclaim and a Critic's Choice Award nomination for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries. Later that year, she began starring as Miranda Shaw in the ABC drama series, Quantico.
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The Book of Negroes is a historical document which records names and descriptions of 3,000 Black Loyalists, the African-American slaves who escaped to the British lines during the American Revolution and were evacuated by the British by ship to points in Nova Scotia as freed men. The book was assembled by Samuel Birch (namesake of Birchtown, Nova Scotia) under the direction of Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester.
African Americans who escaped to the British during the American Revolutionary War became the first settlement of Black Nova Scotians and Black Canadians. Other Black Loyalists were transported to settlements in several islands in the West Indies and some to London. Recorded in 1783, this 150-page document is the only one to have recorded Black Americans in a large, detailed scope of work.
The document contains records on 3,000 African Americans; the former slaves recorded in the Book of Negroes were evacuated to British North America, where they were settled in the newly established Birchtown, Nova Scotia and other places in the colony. According to the Treaty of Paris (1783), the United States argued for the return of all property, including slaves. The British refused to return the slaves whom they had promised freedom during the war for joining their cause. The detailed records were created to document those freed men whom the British resettled in Nova Scotia, along with other Loyalists.
Lyriq Bent is a Canadian actor, best known for his role in the Saw films and the Canadian television series Rookie Blue.
Bent was born in Jamaica and moved to Toronto, Canada when he was six years old. He grew up in Toronto and later attended Seneca College in North York. After graduating college he began a career as a computer graphic technician. His plans, however, were short lived as he decided to take up acting.
Bent has had numerous film and television appearances. Playback Magazine has nominated him as one of Canada’s top rising stars.
Prior to landing a co-starring role in the drama series Angela's Eyes, he guest starred on the UPN series Kevin Hill opposite Taye Diggs, and USA Network's Kojak opposite Ving Rhames.
He co-starred in Saw II and Saw III as Officer Daniel Rigg, and starred as the central character in Saw IV.
From 2010–2014 he co-starred in the Canadian television series Rookie Blue, portraying Staff Sergeant Frank Best.
Bent portrayed Chekura Tiano in the television miniseries The Book of Negroes, based on the best-selling novel by Lawrence Hill.
Mississippi native and actress, Aunjanue Ellis, talks about her career in film and television, why she chooses to remain in Mississippi and what her hopes and dreams are for future generations. Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
Actress Aunjanue Ellis discusses her latest film for Lifetime, Abducted The Carlina White Story.
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Josh Hopkins as ... Liam O'Connor Aunjanue Ellis as ... Miranda Shaw
In The Book of Negroes miniseries, Aunjanue Ellis & Lyriq Bent play Aminata and Chekura, two slaves who meet each other under the direst circumstances but still manage to find love. CBC Connects caught up with the two stars to find out what drew them to the story and their characters. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBCSubscribe Watch Full Episodes of CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/FullEpisodesCBC About CBC Connect: Go behind the scenes with the CBC's biggest stars. Stay Connected: Visit CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/CBCConnects About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusiv...
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Josh Hopkins as ... Liam O'Connor Aunjanue Ellis as ... Miranda Shaw
THE BIRTH OF A NATION Aunjanue Ellis Soundbite
The Birth of a Nation star Aunjanue Ellis on Image Awards Red Carpet
Mississippi native and actress, Aunjanue Ellis, talks about her career in film and television, why she chooses to remain in Mississippi and what her hopes and dreams are for future generations. Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
One of the most highly anticipated television productions of 2015 is BET's epic miniseries The Book of Negroes. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Lawrence Hill, The Book of Negroes recounts the resourceful journey of Aminata Diallo, an invincible African slave who secured her freedom during the American Revolution. Brown University is pleased to welcome this universal tale of loss, courage, and eventual triumph with a screening of series highlights and the complete fourth episode. Aunjanue Ellis '92 recently completed production on Get On Up, director Tate Taylor's biopic of the legendary James Brown. She also appeared in the fourth season of NCIS: Los Angeles, as well as in Lifetime's Abducted: The Carlina White Story. Aunjanue earned a SAG Award in 2011 for her performance in The Help...
Join the cast of the critically acclaimed film, “The Birth of a Nation,” when they visit BUILD to discuss the period drama based on the story of Nat Turner. First time director, Nate Parker, also stars as Turner, a literate slave who strikes a deal with his owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), to become a traveling preacher who subdues slaves. Turner is also responsible for leading the bloodiest slave uprising in American history in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Armie Hammer, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Aja Naomi King and Penelope Ann Miller will join Parker to talk about the inspiring film. For full schedule and more videos go to http://aol.com/build Follow us: TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/BUILDseriesNYC FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BUILDseriesNYC INSTAGRAM: ...
Mini-series by Entertainment One Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Lawrence Hill, which has sold a million copies worldwide, The Book of Negroes is a universal story of loss, courage and triumph that depicts the extraordinary life journey of Aminata Diallo – an indomitable African woman who survives in a world in which everything seems to be against her. Moderator: Lawrence Hill Speakers: Aunjanue Ellis, lead actress Cuba Gooding Jr., Academy Award winner Lou Gossett Jr., Primetime Emmy Award winner Clement Virgo, Director Damon D'Oliveira, Executive Producer
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2002 action comedy, Undercover Brother. Set in the screwball comedy world starring Eddie Griffin as the super spy man-out-of-time-esque Black title character. He joins up with a secret Black organization called The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. to stop "The Man" once and for all from harming Black people.
Jamie Foxx stars as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul, Ray Charles, who overcame impossible odds and humble beginnings to become an extraordinary music legend.
Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.
Witness the inspirational true story of the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy! Starring Dennis Quaid, The Express will have you cheering again and again!
Aunjanue Ellis joins Arthur Kade on the red carpet of the Paley Center for Media's PaleyFest NY to discuss the new season of "Quantico."
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The Book of Negroes interview w/ Aunjanue Ellis and Lou Gossett Jr Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) A BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at http://goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV
Mississippi native and actress, Aunjanue Ellis, talks about her career in film and television, why she chooses to remain in Mississippi and what her hopes and dreams are for future generations. Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
The Birth of a Nation - Aunjanue Ellis is 'Nancy Turner' [On-Set Interview] SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://goo.gl/SrrTlT SUBSCRIBE MOVIE TRAILERS: http://goo.gl/8WxGeD Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher in the antebellum South, orchestrates an uprising. Some of the best and most funniest movie moments happen behind the scenes. FilmIsNow Movie Extras channel gives you the latest and best behind the scenes footage, bloopers, interviews, featurettes, deleted/alternate scenes. We give you the before, during and after that goes into making movies.
Katie Favrin talks to Aunjanue, who plays Aminata, and Shai who plays young Aminata, the lead character in the new CBC mini series, the Book of Negroes, at the Canadian International Television Festival in Toronto. #ItsAllTV facebook.com/ScarletLensProductions @ScarletLens Additional Music Provided By: Video Blocks and Footage Firm, Inc.
OUTFRONT Editor Diamond Williams interviews actress Aunjanue Ellis at the Let's Talk About Race event June 9, 2016.
The Birth of a Nation star Aunjanue Ellis on Image Awards Red Carpet
One of the most highly anticipated television productions of 2015 is BET's epic miniseries The Book of Negroes. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Lawrence Hill, The Book of Negroes recounts the resourceful journey of Aminata Diallo, an invincible African slave who secured her freedom during the American Revolution. Brown University is pleased to welcome this universal tale of loss, courage, and eventual triumph with a screening of series highlights and the complete fourth episode. Aunjanue Ellis '92 recently completed production on Get On Up, director Tate Taylor's biopic of the legendary James Brown. She also appeared in the fourth season of NCIS: Los Angeles, as well as in Lifetime's Abducted: The Carlina White Story. Aunjanue earned a SAG Award in 2011 for her performance in The Help...
Mississippi native and actress, Aunjanue Ellis, talks about her career in film and television, why she chooses to remain in Mississippi and what her hopes and dreams are for future generations. Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
Actress Aunjanue Ellis discusses her latest film for Lifetime, Abducted The Carlina White Story.
Aunjanue Ellis Penelope Ann Miller Interview The Birth Of A Nation BlackTree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.). Catch The Revolt Review and TMI produced by BlackTree TV only on Revolt TV and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) A BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at http://goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV
Josh Hopkins as ... Liam O'Connor Aunjanue Ellis as ... Miranda Shaw
In The Book of Negroes miniseries, Aunjanue Ellis & Lyriq Bent play Aminata and Chekura, two slaves who meet each other under the direst circumstances but still manage to find love. CBC Connects caught up with the two stars to find out what drew them to the story and their characters. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBCSubscribe Watch Full Episodes of CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/FullEpisodesCBC About CBC Connect: Go behind the scenes with the CBC's biggest stars. Stay Connected: Visit CBC Connects: http://bit.ly/CBCConnects About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusiv...
Subscribe to INDIE & FILM FESTIVALS: http://bit.ly/1wbkfYg Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Of Mind and Music Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Joaquim de Almeida, Aunjanue Ellis Movie HD A story about a beautiful street musician suffering from memory loss and a disheartened neuroscientist intent on helping her, bringing together the city of New Orleans and the jazz that made it famous. You're quite the artsy one, aren't you? Fandango MOVIECLIPS FILM FESTIVALS & INDIE TRAILERS is the destination for...well, all things related to Film Festivals & Indie Films. If you want to keep up with the latest festival news, art house openings, indie movie content, f...
Josh Hopkins as ... Liam O'Connor Aunjanue Ellis as ... Miranda Shaw
THE BIRTH OF A NATION Aunjanue Ellis Soundbite
The Birth of a Nation star Aunjanue Ellis on Image Awards Red Carpet
Mississippi native and actress, Aunjanue Ellis, talks about her career in film and television, why she chooses to remain in Mississippi and what her hopes and dreams are for future generations. Learn more at http://www.mpbonline.org
One of the most highly anticipated television productions of 2015 is BET's epic miniseries The Book of Negroes. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Lawrence Hill, The Book of Negroes recounts the resourceful journey of Aminata Diallo, an invincible African slave who secured her freedom during the American Revolution. Brown University is pleased to welcome this universal tale of loss, courage, and eventual triumph with a screening of series highlights and the complete fourth episode. Aunjanue Ellis '92 recently completed production on Get On Up, director Tate Taylor's biopic of the legendary James Brown. She also appeared in the fourth season of NCIS: Los Angeles, as well as in Lifetime's Abducted: The Carlina White Story. Aunjanue earned a SAG Award in 2011 for her performance in The Help...
Join the cast of the critically acclaimed film, “The Birth of a Nation,” when they visit BUILD to discuss the period drama based on the story of Nat Turner. First time director, Nate Parker, also stars as Turner, a literate slave who strikes a deal with his owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), to become a traveling preacher who subdues slaves. Turner is also responsible for leading the bloodiest slave uprising in American history in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Armie Hammer, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Aja Naomi King and Penelope Ann Miller will join Parker to talk about the inspiring film. For full schedule and more videos go to http://aol.com/build Follow us: TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/BUILDseriesNYC FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BUILDseriesNYC INSTAGRAM: ...
Mini-series by Entertainment One Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Lawrence Hill, which has sold a million copies worldwide, The Book of Negroes is a universal story of loss, courage and triumph that depicts the extraordinary life journey of Aminata Diallo – an indomitable African woman who survives in a world in which everything seems to be against her. Moderator: Lawrence Hill Speakers: Aunjanue Ellis, lead actress Cuba Gooding Jr., Academy Award winner Lou Gossett Jr., Primetime Emmy Award winner Clement Virgo, Director Damon D'Oliveira, Executive Producer
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2002 action comedy, Undercover Brother. Set in the screwball comedy world starring Eddie Griffin as the super spy man-out-of-time-esque Black title character. He joins up with a secret Black organization called The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. to stop "The Man" once and for all from harming Black people.
Jamie Foxx stars as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul, Ray Charles, who overcame impossible odds and humble beginnings to become an extraordinary music legend.
Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.
Witness the inspirational true story of the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy! Starring Dennis Quaid, The Express will have you cheering again and again!