Nelsan Ellis is an American actor and playwright who showed his embarking appearance in several American film and television. He is well known for his roleinJames Brownbiopic,Get On Up and True Blood, in which she earned Satellite Award from the International Press Academy for best supporting actor. Ellis also won the "Brink of Fame: Actor" award at the New Now Next Awards. Being a playwright he has written play called Ugly which gains more critics and acclaims.