Kimberly Elise

Biography

Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American actress. Elise studied film and acting at the University of Minnesota and earned a BA in Mass Communications. She made her feature film debut in Set It Off, and later received critical acclaim for her performance in Beloved. During her career, Elise has appeared in films such as John Q (2002), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005), The Great Debaters (2007), For Colored Girls (2010), Dope (2015), Almost Christmas (2016), Death Wish (2018), and Ad Astra (2019). She received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in the 2004 drama film, Woman Thou Art Loosed, and played the leading roles in a number of made for television movies. Elise also starred in the CBS crime drama series Close to Home (2005–07), and in 2013 starred in the VH1 comedy-drama series, Hit the Floor.

Filmografi

Death Wish2018 · Detective JacksonAd Astra2019 · Lorraine DeaversJohn Q2002 · Denise ArchibaldBait2000 · Lisa HillThe Manchurian Candidate2004 · RosieDope2015 · Lisa HayesGifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story2009 · Sonya CarsonAlmost Christmas2016 · CherylSet It Off1996 · TiseanConfirmation2016 · Sonia JarvisThe Great Debaters2007 · Pearl FarmerDiary of a Mad Black Woman2005 · Helen McCarterBeloved1998 · DenverBehind the Scenes of 'John Q'2002 · SelfFor Colored Girls2010 · Crystal / BrownHellbent · Karina McCallumPride2007 · Sue DavisWoman Thou Art Loosed2004 · Michelle JordanCarole's Christmas2019 · Carole JordanReach for the Stars2019 · SelfA Day Late and a Dollar Short2014 · DjanelA Snowy Day in Oakland2023 · TheonaHannah's Law2012 · Stagecoach MaryEvent 152013 · Blau