Award-winning American film and television actor Nelsan Ellis was born in Harvey, Illinois, USA on the 30 November 1977, the son of Jackie Ellis and Tommie Lee Thompson.Nelsan Ellis is top recognized for his position as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series True Blood, which he acted from 2008 until the series’ completion in 2014 and most lately for starring as Bobby Byrd in the James Brown biopic, Get On Up.When his parents’ divorce, Ellis and his mother moved to Alabama.He moved back to Illinois as a teenager,and He attended Jess Lanier High School for a year, and then went to McAdory High School. Nelsan Ellis completed his graduation from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois.He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Juilliard.After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004, He appeared in numerous films including The Soloist, The Help ,Secretariat,and The Butler, where he played Martin Luther King.
Talking about his personal life there is no more information about girlfriend,dating, married life and wife.
His Height {in Feet} 5′ 9¼” and Height {in Meters} 1.76 m. Nelsan Ellis Weight {in Pounds] 139 lbs and Weight {in Kilogram} 63 kg.His Body Build/Type is Athletic .
Ellis was died at the age of 39 on July 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, after complications from heart failure. His family said,he had been trying to quit alcohol in the days before his death, and suggesting that he suffered from alcohol withdrawal syndrome, leading to his heart failure.
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| Date Of Birth | 30 November 1977 |
| Date of Death | 8 July 2017 |
| Birth Place | Harvey, Illinois, USA |
| Cause of death | Complications with heart failure |
| Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Birth Name | Nelson Leon Ellis |
| Nickname | Nelsan Ellis |
| Occupation | Actor, Playwright |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Claim to Fame | Lafayette Reynolds in True Blood |
| Year(s) Active | 2002–2017 |
| Friend | Rutina Wesley (met at Juilliard School) |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Race/Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Education Qualifications |
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| High school | Thornridge High School, Juilliard School, Jess Lanier High School, McAdory High School |
| College | Columbia College Chicago |
| He earned B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree from Juilliard School in 2004. | |
| He graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois, in 1997. | |
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Family Information |
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| Spouse Name | Unknown |
| Children Name | Breon Ellis (Son) |
| Father Name | Tommie Lee Thompson |
| Mother Name | Unknown |
| Siblings Name | Lakeeia, Tommie Lee Jr., Babon, Maurice, Tianna, Yvonne, Shaentika |
Relationships / Affairs / Girlfriend |
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| Rebecca Breeds (2013) | |
Body Features & Measurements |
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| Height {in Feet} | 5′ 9¼” |
| Height {in Meters} | 1.76 m |
| Weight {in Pounds] | 139 lbs |
| Weight {in Kilogram} | 63 kg |
| Body Build/Type | Athletic |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
