Hollywood Actress and Producer Aunjanue Ellis Net Worth

Take a look at the Hollywood actor and producer Aunjanue Ellis net worth and her sources of income.

Aunjanue Ellis’ net worth is about $6 million, according to most online sources. The actor has not publicly revealed her income. So, her net income may be higher.

Aunjanue Ellis is a Hollywood actor and producer. She is best known for her films Undercover Brother (2002), Ray (2004), and King Richard (2021). Her performance in King Richard earned her award nominations for Best Supporting Actress at the 94th Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics’ Choice Movie Award. [1]

Aunjanue Ellis Net Worth : Aunjanue Ellis’s performance in King Richard was praised by most critics. Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Aunjanue Ellis’s performance in King Richard was praised by most critics. Credit: Wikipedia Commons

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Aunjanue Ellis Income Sources

Aunjanue Ellis earns income solely from producing and acting in TV shows and movies estimated to be ~$250,000 – $500,000).

Calculating the income of actors is not easy. 

The biggest factor that determines how much a studio pays depends on how much crowd the film actor or actress can attract. Other factors that determine the salary of an actor include the budget of the film and contract terms.

The medium income for movie actors in TV and film is around $50,000 per year.[2] Producers earn more with a median salary of $66,121 per year.

The salary of A-list movie stars and producers is much more. The income is estimated to be between $1.5 and $4 million per year.

Aunjanue Ellis has been in the industry for well over 20 years. She mostly lands supporting actress roles in movies and TV shows. Based on this information, we estimate that Ellis makes between $250,000 and $500,000 per year as an actor and producer.

Aunjanue Ellis Net Worth : Aunjanue Ellis during attended an event held at the Canadian Film Center in 2015. Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Aunjanue Ellis during attended an event held at the Canadian Film Center in 2015. Credit: Wikipedia Commons

Aunjanue Ellis Bio/Early Life

Aunjanue Ellis was born on 21st February 1969. Her place of birth is San Francisco, California. She spent her childhood on a farm owned by her grandmother in Magnolia, Mississippi.

Ellis attended Tougaloo College and later Brown University. She completed her BA in African American studies from Brown University. She then enrolled in the Graduate Acting Program and obtained a Master in Fine Arts degree from the New York University Tisch School of Arts.                                                                                                     

Aunjanue Ellis Net Worth : Aunjanue Ellis during the 94th Academy Award Ceremony. Credit: Instagram@aunjanueellis
Aunjanue Ellis during the 94th Academy Award Ceremony. Credit: Instagram@aunjanueellis

Aunjanue Ellis Career

Aunjanue Ellis’s acting career started in 1995 when she appeared in a Broadway play, Prospero. The play was directed by famed actor Patrick Stewart. A year later she appeared in an episode of the Fox police drama series New York Undercover.

She made her film debut in 1996 when she appeared in the film Girls Town directed by Jim McKay. She played supporting roles in various 90s films such as Desert Blue, In Too Deep, Ed’s Next Movie, and A Map of the World.

Ellis starred in Men of Honor in 2000. She played in The Caveman’s Valentine in 2001. The same year she also played in the comedy film Lovely & Amazing.

In 2002, Ellie played the main role in the action-comedy Undercover Brother. She played Mary Ann Fisher in the academy award-nominated musical Ray in 2004.  Other notable films she appeared in during the 2000s include Cover, Freedomland, The Express, Notorious, Ben Carson Story, and The Taking of Pelham 123.

Ellis has also starred in several TV series including MDs, E-Ring, Third Watch, True Blood, Justice, Johnny Zero, 100 Center Street, and Justice. She had also appeared in various Broadway theatrical productions most notably Drowning Crow which premiered at the Theater Club in 2004.

In 2021, Ellie appeared in the film King Richard as the wife of Richard Williams played by Will Smith. She also appeared in the courtroom drama TV series 61th Street the same year.

Ellie was selected to play a role in Netflix’s Demon House in 2022.  She also was cast in the musical film The Color Purple.

Aunjanue Ellis Accomplishments

Ellie’s performance in King Richard (2021) won praises from critics and she received her first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award Nominations. She also earned nominations for the Satellite Awards, Critic’s Choice Movie Awards, and Black Reel Awards. Ellie won the National Board of Review Award (NBRA) for best-supporting actress in the film.

Ellie was lauded for her performance in the film Lovecraft Country (2020). She received her first NBRA nomination for the film in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special.

Aunjanue Ellis Net Worth : Aunjanue Ellis gave a powerful performance in the film 61st Street (2022). Credit: Instagram@ aunjanueellis
Aunjanue Ellis gave a powerful performance in the film 61st Street (2022). Credit: Instagram@ aunjanueellis

Aunjanue Ellis Controversy

Aunjanue Ellis has always focused on her career. She has not been embroiled in any kind of controversies.


Aunjanue Ellis’s Good Morning America interview in March 2022.


Best Aunjanue Ellis Quotes

“I’m not married, nor I want to be.”

“Black women are supposed to be ‘strong,’ but the burden of carrying our race and carrying our families adds the pressure.”

“I think a film is a failure if it doesn’t have an emotional effect.”


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Aunjanue Ellis Biography

Legal NameAunjanue L. Ellis
Net Worth$6,000,000
Source of WealthFilms, TV Series
Date of Birth21st February 1969
Place of BirthSan Francisco, California
GenderFemale
Height175 cm, 5 ft 9 in
Weight62 kg, 167 lbs
ReligionN/A
Marital StatusSingle
PartnerN/A
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A
NationalityAmerican

Frequently Asked Questions About Aunjanue Ellis

How old is Aunjanue Ellis?

Aunjanue Ellis was born on 21st February 1969. He is currently 53 years old.

Why is Aunjanue Ellis popular?

Aunjanue Ellis has worked on various hit films. Her most popular role was in King Richards where she played the mother of the William sisters.

What is Aunjanue Ellis’ Estimated Net Worth?

Aunjanue Ellis has an estimated net worth of about $6 million.

References

[1]. IMDb profile of Aunjanue Ellis

[2]. A Business Insider article on the pay of actors


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