Scene from Lovecraft Country / TV series (2020)

Alternate Names: Aunjanue L. Ellis, آنجانو الیس

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Girls Town (1996) as Nikki

Most Important Roles:

• Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) as Candy
• The Subject (2021) as Leslie
• Men of Honor (2000) as Jo
• The Caveman's Valentine (2001) as Lulu
• Undercover Brother (2002) as Sistah Girl
• Freedomland (2006) as Felicia
• Desert Blue (1999) as Agent Summers
• The Express (2008) as Marie Davis
• Brother to Brother (2004) as Zora

Career Highlights:

• Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)
• The Subject (2021)
• Men of Honor (2000)
• The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
• Undercover Brother (2002)
• Freedomland (2006)
• Desert Blue (1999)
• The Express (2008)
• Brother to Brother (2004)

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, born Aunjanue Hailes Ellis, is an American actress known for her roles in 'Ray', 'Undercover Brother', and the TV series 'The Mentalist'. She holds a BA in African-American Studies from Brown University and an MFA in Acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Ellis has been recognized with multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award and Golden Globe.

First Appearances:

• Straight Outta Compton (2015) as Tomica

Most Important Roles:

• Rustin (2023) as Coretta Scott King
• The Snakes (2021) as Erica
• Straight Outta Compton (2015) as Tomica
• The Subject (2021) as Marley
• A Storybook Ending (2020) as Claudia

Career Highlights:

• Rustin (2023)
• The Snakes (2021)
• Straight Outta Compton (2015)
• The Subject (2021)
• A Storybook Ending (2020)

Carra Patterson, born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida with her teenage mother, graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and began acting in off-Broadway productions. She made her film debut in 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' (2010) and Broadway debut in 'Wit' (2012). Patterson appeared in notable plays like 'Jitney' (2017), portrayed Josephine Baker in 'Lovecraft Country' (2020), starred as Turner in Disney+'s 'Turner & Hooch' (2021), and played Coretta Scott King in 'Rustin' (2023). She also had regular roles in 'The Arrangement' (2017-2018) and upcoming role in CBS's 'Elsbeth'.

Alternate Names: Jessica Castro

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Greatest Showman (2017) as Ensemble Dancer #6

Most Important Roles: N/A

Career Highlights:

• tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)
• Christmas with You (2022)
• The Greatest Showman (2017)
• In the Heights (2021)

"Ilia Jessica Castro, a captivating figure you'll yearn to see more of, embarked on her career as a dancer. This physique-conscious performer honed her body through dance moves. She debuted in Honey (2003), featuring Jessica Alba, and appeared in Uptown Girls' music video that same year. After traversing stages across America, she returned to screens with Idlewild (2006), portraying Bobbi. Her credits include Fighting (2009), The Wiz Live! (2015), and The Other Two (2019). As a choreographer, Castro has worked with notable artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, and Ciara. Despite her behind-the-scenes role, she continues to grace the camera. In Lovecraft Country's 2020 episode, she portrayed a Josephine Baker backup dancer, baring her breasts alongside other beauties in a provocative chorus line. Castro's assets flirtatiously engage with the camera, evoking admiration reminiscent of Josephine Baker herself. Let's hope Castro continues to enthrall viewers worldwide."

First Appearances:

• Holland (2025) as Parade Dutch Dancer

Most Important Roles:

• Holland (2025) as Parade Dutch Dancer

Career Highlights:

• Holland (2025)

Alternate Names: Sharron Lynn Williams

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto (2018) as Julia

Most Important Roles:

• Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto (2018) as Julia

Career Highlights:

• Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto (2018)