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Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film producer, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Education
Juilliard School, Thornridge High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1977 -- Star Wars released; Elvis Presley dies; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 12 years (2005-2017)
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Filmography (13)
Biography
Nelsan Ellis (born c. 1978) was an award-winning American film and television actor and playwright, perhaps best known as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood.
He died on July 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, from complications with heart failure at the age of 39.
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How old was Nelsan Ellis?
Nelsan Ellis was born on and passed away on at the age of 39.
Where was Nelsan Ellis born?
Nelsan Ellis was born in Harvey, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Nelsan Ellis been in?
Nelsan Ellis has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include True to the Game (2017), The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015), Get on Up (2014), The Butler (2013), Gods Behaving Badly (2013).
What is Nelsan Ellis known for?
Nelsan Ellis is primarily known as an actor. Nelsan Ellis (born c. 1978) was an award-winning American film and television actor and playwright, perhaps best known as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood.…
Where can I find more information about Nelsan Ellis?
You can find more about Nelsan Ellis on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
