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My Take
Kimberly Elise is one of those actors I associate with quiet, devastating dramatic weight. Her debut in Set It Off announced her, but it was Beloved that earned the critical acclaim I think she deserved. What really catches my eye is the recurring presence of Denzel Washington across John Q., The Manchurian Candidate, and The Great Debaters; sharing that many films with him is no accident, and it signals the kind of trust serious filmmakers place in her. Add the Tyler Perry collaborations on Diary of a Mad Black Woman and For Colored Girls, and you see a Minneapolis-bred performer who chose substance over noise.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kimberly Elise
- Name (Japanese)
- キンバリー・エリス
- Reading
- きんばりー・えりす
- Born
- April 17, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Wayzata High School
- University
- University of Minnesota
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimberly Elise born?
Born April 17, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Kimberly Elise from?
Kimberly Elise is from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
What does Kimberly Elise do?
Kimberly Elise works as television actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.