Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise as Helen in Lions Gate's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - 2005

Biography

Born 04/17/1967

From an early age, Kimberly Elise exhibited a talent and propensity for the arts; by age seven, she was writing plays and short stories. It seemed inevitable that she would go on to study film and acting at the University of Minnesota. While enrolled, Elise began her professional career, appearing...
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Awards

  • In 1998, received Golden Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama)
  • In 1998, received Chicago Film Critics Award for Most Promising Actress
  • In 1997, received CableACE Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries

Highlights

  • In 2007, Co-starred with Denzel Washington (who also directed) in "The Great Debaters"
  • In 2007, Cast as the female lead opposite Terrence Howard in the inner-city sports drama "Pride"
  • In 2005, Cast in the feature adaption of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" based on the play of the same name written by Tyler Perry who also co-stares

Family & Companions

  • Marvin Trammel: father (Owns excutive search firm)
  • Family: Has three siblings

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