Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

Birthday:Nov 30, 1977
Place of birth:Harvey, Illinois, USA

Filmography

2015
The Stanford Prison Experiment

The Stanford Prison Experiment

Thriller Drama History Mind Game Thriller Historical Drama
6.8

20152h 2min

United States

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

2014
Get on Up

Get on Up

Drama Music History Historical Drama Music Biopic
6.9

20142h 19min

United States

Director: Tate Taylor

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

2013
The Reluctant Fundamentalist

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Thriller Political Thriller
6.8

20132h 10min

Qatar, United States

Director: Mira Nair

In New York, a Pakistani native finds that his American Dream has collapsed in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

2010
Secretariat

Secretariat

Drama Historical Drama
7.2

20102h 3min

United States

Director: Randall Wallace

Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

2009
The Soloist

The Soloist

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.7

20091h 49min

France, United States

Director: Joe Wright

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

2008
The Express

The Express

Drama Sports Biography
7.2

20082h 10min

Germany, United States

Director: Gary Fleder

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.