Acting · Memphis, Tennessee, USA · Born March 14, 1966
Elise Neal (born March 14, 1966) is an American actress. She graduated from OvertonHigh School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1984, and attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Elise left college after two years and moved to New York City where she landed roles in musical theater and found herself traveling the world with various touring companies. Her experience in musical theater allowed her to easily transition into commercials, eventually bringing her to Los Angeles. Her film debut was a starring role in John Singleton's Rosewood. Other film credits include: Paid in Full, Money Talks, Mission to Mars, and Restaurant, as well as versatile in roles in Hustle and Flow to Scream 2. She has worked with such acclaimed directors/producers such as John Singleton, Brian De Palma, Steven Spielberg and Craig Brewer.
MovieCockroach
2026
as Mom
TVGirls Raised In the South
2025
MovieChristmas Angel
2023
as Natalie
MovieSurvival
2023
as Tally Frugé
MoviePhels High
2023
as Sergeant Tina Floyd
TVAngel
2023
as Teresa
MovieBreaking
2022
as Juanita
TVThe Black Hamptons
2022
as Sydney Johnson
MovieLola 2
2022
as Sasha
MovieA State of Mind
2021
as Keisha Thomas
MovieThe App That Stole Christmas
2020
as Carly
MovieGood Boy
2020
as Dr. Linda Johnson
MovieI Left My Girlfriend for Regina Jones
2019
as Regina Jones
MovieMaurice Hines: Bring Them Back
2019
as Self
MovieNineteen Summers
2019
as Porsha
TVA Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
as Gigi
MovieAll In
2019
as Gina
MovieHer Only Choice
2018
as Sherry
TV25 Words or Less
2018
as Self
MovieWe Belong Together
2018
as Megan
MovieDon't Get Caught
2018
as Gina
MovieOur Dream Christmas
2017
as Cookie
MovieTragedy Girls
2017
as Mrs. Hooper
TVTales
2017
as Beatriz
MovieLogan
2017
as Kathryn Munson
MovieNo Regrets
2016
as Rebecca
MovieLadies Book Club
2016
as Rona
MovieAaliyah: The Princess of R&B
2014
as Gladys Knight
The Fright Night Files
2014
as Coffee Black
TVHollywood Divas
2014
School of Hard Knocks
2013
as Kim
Belle's
2013
as Jill Cooper
TVThe Soul Man
2012
as Jessica
TVScandal
2012
as Anna Gordon
MovieThe Undershepherd
2012
as Sister Roberts
MovieBreathe
2011
as Kristy Burgin
MovieThe Perfect Man
2011
MovieLord, All Men Can't Be Dogs
2011
as Diane
TVA.N.T. Farm
2011
as Roxanne Parks
MovieStill Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
2011
as Self
TVThe Cape
2011
as Susan Voyt
MovieLove Me or Leave Me
2010
as Josephine Wyatt
MovieN-Secure
2010
as Leslie
MovieGun
2010
as Rich's Mom
MovieLove Chronicles: Secrets Revealed
2010
as Monique
MovieLove Ranch
2010
as Alana
MoviePreaching To The Pastor
2009
as Monica
MovieDannii Minogue - The Video Collection
2007
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Janine
TVK-Ville
2007
Movie4 Life
2007
as Jare
MoviePlayas Ball
2007
as Summer Twitty
MovieMy Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
2006
as Self
MovieHustle & Flow
2005
as Yevette
TVBlack in the 80s
2005
TVAll of Us
2003
as Tia Jewel
MoviePaid in Full
2002
as Aunt June
MovieBrian's Song
2001
as Linda Sayers
MovieThe Rising Place
2001
as Wilma Watson
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Giselle
MovieMission to Mars
2000
as Debra Graham
MovieRestaurant
1999
as Jeanine
TVFantasy Island
1998
as Catherine
TVThe Hughleys
1998
as Yvonne Hughley
MovieChance of a Lifetime
1998
as Amy
MovieScream 2
1997
as Hallie McDaniel
MovieMoney Talks
1997
as Paula
MovieHow to Be a Player
1997
as Nadine
MovieRosewood
1997
as Beulah (Scrappie)
TVThe Steve Harvey Show
1996
as Juanita Du'Shea
Daddy's Girl
1996
as Alicia
MovieLet It Be Me
1995
as Carlita
TVThe Wayans Bros.
1995
as Tanya Cooper
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Tamara Parnett
TVTales of the City
1993
as Spa Instructor
TVseaQuest DSV
1993
as Lieutenant J.J. Fredericks
TVLiving Single
1993
MovieThere Was a Little Boy
1993
as Young Woman
MovieMalcolm X
1992
as Hooker
TVHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Lisa
TVCalifornia Dreams
1992
as "Miss" Jackie
TVRed Shoe Diaries
1992
as Dancer
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Charlayne Ward
TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Wendy
TVFamily Matters
1989
as Heather
The Therapy Sessions
