Kimberly Elise
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 17, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Active Years
- 1996–2023 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 48 credits in database
Biography
Kimberly Elise Trammel, professionally known as Kimberly Elise, is an American film and television actress born on April 17, 1967, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She studied film and acting at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Elise made her feature film debut in the 1996 movie Set It Off. She later earned critical acclaim for her performance in the 1998 film Beloved. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous films, including John Q, The Manchurian Candidate, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Great Debaters, For Colored Girls, Dope, Almost Christmas, Death Wish, and Ad Astra. She also received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance in the 2004 drama Woman Thou Art Loosed.
Career overview
Kimberly Elise Trammel, professionally known as Kimberly Elise, is an American film and television actress born on April 17, 1967, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She pursued her education at the University of Minnesota, where she studied film and acting and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. Elise began her professional acting career with her feature film debut in the 1996 crime movie Set It Off. She subsequently gained critical acclaim for her performance in the 1998 film Beloved.
Throughout her career, Elise has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including John Q in 2002, The Manchurian Candidate in 2004, and Diary of a Mad Black Woman in 2005. Her filmography also includes roles in The Great Debaters in 2007, For Colored Girls in 2010, Dope in 2015, Almost Christmas in 2016, Death Wish in 2018, and Ad Astra in 2019. Additionally, she received a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her work in the 2004 drama Woman Thou Art Loosed. Beyond her acting credits, she is also recognized for her work as an executive.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) as Theona
- The Mosquito Coast (2021) as Special Agent Estelle Jones
- Love Life (2020) as Suzanné Hayward
- Ad Astra (2019) as Lorraine Deavers
- Reach for the Stars (2019) as Self
- Carole's Christmas (2019) as Carole Jordan
- Death Wish (2018) as Detective Jackson
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Star (2016) as Dianne
- Almost Christmas (2016) as Cheryl
- Confirmation (2016) as Sonia Jarvis
- Dope (2015) as Lisa Hayes
- Back to School Mom (2015) as Mary Thomas
- A Day Late and a Dollar Short (2014) as Djanel
- Apple Mortgage Cake (2014) as Angela Logan
- Hit the Floor (2013) as Sloane Hayes
- And Then There Was You (2013) Thanks
- Event 15 (2013) as Blau
- Highland Park (2013) as Toni
- Hannah's Law (2012) as Stagecoach Mary
- Ties That Bind (2011) as Theresa Harper
- For Colored Girls (2010) as Crystal / Brown
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) as Sonya Carson
- Setting it Straight: Making ‘Set it Off’ (2009)
- Private Practice (2007) as Angie Paget
- Masters of Science Fiction (2007)
- The Great Debaters (2007) as Pearl Farmer
- Pride (2007) as Sue Davis
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Rebecca Swender
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Close to Home (2005) as Maureen Scofield
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) as Helen McCarter
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as Rosie
- Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) as Michelle Jordan
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Jasmine Gardens / Police Detective
- John Q (2002) as Denise Archibald
- Behind the Scenes of 'John Q' (2002) as Self
- Bojangles (2001) as Fannie
- Girlfriends (2000) as Reesie Jackson
- Bait (2000) as Lisa Hill
- Soul Food (2000) as Estella
- The Loretta Claiborne Story (2000) as Loretta Claiborne
- Beloved (1998) as Denver
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997) as Jeanette
- The Sentinel (1996) as Candace Blake
- Set It Off (1996) as Tisean
- Hellbent as Karina McCallum
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kimberly Elise best known for?
Kimberly Elise is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Mosquito Coast (2021), Love Life (2020), Ad Astra (2019), Death Wish (2018).
When and where was Kimberly Elise born?
Kimberly Elise was born on April 17, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
How many credits does Kimberly Elise have?
Kimberly Elise has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2023.
What is Kimberly Elise's background in cinema and television?
Kimberly Elise Trammel, professionally known as Kimberly Elise, is an American film and television actress born on April 17, 1967, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She studied film and acting at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Elise made her feature film debut in the 1...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Rebecca Swender — aged about 38
- Star (2016) as Dianne — aged about 49
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) as Sonya Carson — aged about 42
- Hit the Floor (2013) as Sloane Hayes — aged about 46
- Private Practice (2007) as Angie Paget — aged about 40
- The Great Debaters (2007) as Pearl Farmer — aged about 40
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