Nelsan Ellis was an American film and television actor and playwright. He was well known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series "True Blood", which he played from 2008 until the series' completion in 2014.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
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Nelsan Ellis was an American film and television actor and playwright. He was well known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series "True Blood", which he played from 2008 until the series' completion in 2014.
Last Updated: June 9, 2021
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
RIAA Certified Diamond Music Producer and CEO, Team MASHN Entertainment
Author, "Sh#t Your Ego Says"
Actor, "Kinky Boots" on Broadway
5-Time Grammy Award Winner
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Nelsan Ellis | |
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Ellis at the True Blood Season Two premiere party at Paramount Studios in June 2009 | |
Born | (1977-11-30)November 30, 1977 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | July 8, 2017(2017-07-08) (aged 39) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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Occupation | Actor, playwright |
Years active | 2002–2017 |
Children | 2 |
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