Nelsan Ellis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nelsan Ellis.

Nelsan Ellis (1977-2017) was an American actor best known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series True Blood. Born in Illinois, Ellis attended Juilliard School of Drama and later embarked on a successful acting career, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Lafayette. He also appeared in films like The Soloist (2009) and The Help (2011). Ellis sadly passed away in 2017 at the age of 39 due to heart failure.