Kimberly Elise: Biography, Facts and Career
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Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American actress. She made her feature-film debut in Set It Off (1996), and later received critical acclaim for her performance in Beloved (1998). During her career, Elise has appeared in films such as John Q., The Manchurian Candidate, and The Great Debaters, all alongside Denzel Washington; Diary of a Mad Black Woman and For Colored Girls, both directed by Tyler Perry; as well as Dope, Almost Christmas, Death Wish, and Ad Astra. She received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in the 2004 drama film, Woman Thou Art Loosed, and played the leading roles in a number of made-for-television movies. Elise also starred in the CBS crime drama series Close to Home (2005–07) and the VH1 comedy-drama series Hit the Floor (2013-2016). She is a four-time NAACP Image Awards winner.
Quick facts about Kimberly Elise
- Full name: Kimberly Elise
- Born: 1967-04-17
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q448975
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Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American actress.
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Kimberly Elise was born on 1967-04-17.



