Elise Neal - Overview

Date of Birth: Mar 14, 1970

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee

Nationality: American

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An attractive, rising African-American star of film and TV, Elise Neal first garnered attention with roles in four films released in 1997, including playing a teenager whose family takes in a mysterious border in John Singleton's "Rosewood", Chris Tucker's pregnant girlfriend in "Money Talks" and as Neve Campbell's college roommate in "Scream 2". Born and raised in Tennessee, Neal originally hoped for a career as a dancer and spent one year studying in Philadelphia after high school. Relocating to Manhattan, she made her Broadway debut in the short-lived, all-black revival of the Gershwin musical "Oh, Kay!" in 1990 and supported herself doing commercials. Branching into acting, Neal appeared in an episode of "Law & Order" and landed a recurring role of a street-smart teen on the ABC soap opera "Loving" in 1994. A memorable turn as a young breast cancer patient on "Chicago Hope" led to the regular role of Lt. J.J. Fredricks on the NBC sci-fi series "seaQuest DSV" during the 1995-96 season. Following her banner year, the actress appeared as a waitress and singer who... Read More

Filmography (10)

Hustle & Flow (2005)

The Rising Place (2002)

Paid in Full (2002)

Mission to Mars (2000)

Bloopers (1999)

Wing Commander (1999)

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Milestones (19)

2005
Starred in Craig Brewer's "Hustle & Flow" opposite Terrence Dashon Howard

2003 - present
Cast as Tia Jewel in the UPN comedy "All of Us" produced by Will and Jada Smith

2000
Acted in Brian De Palma's "Mission to Mars"

1998
Co-starred in the independent feature "Restaurant"

1998 - 2002
Appeared as the wife of D L Hughley in the sitcom "The Hughleys" (ABC, 1998-2000; UPN, 2000-2002)

1997
Breakthrough screen role opposite Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen in "Money Talks"

1997
First released film, "Rosewood", directed by John Singleton

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