Mary Elizabeth Ellis
| Mary Elizabeth Ellis | |
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Ellis at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International. | |
| Born |
May 11, 1979 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Charlie Day (m. 2006) |
| Children | 1 |
Mary Elizabeth Ellis (born May 11, 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as The Waitress on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She also starred in the NBC sitcom Perfect Couples.
Early life
Ellis was born in Laurel, Mississippi.
Career
Ellis has appeared in a number of television series, including Cold Case, Without a Trace, House, Happy Endings, New Girl, and Reno 911!. She is best known for her role as The Waitress on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
In 2008, she co-wrote and starred in the independent film A Quiet Little Marriage. Ellis and Artemis Pebdani wrote and starred together in the stage show Mother May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetime Original Play at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles, California. In addition, Ellis and Pebdani are members of the Los Angeles-based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell.[1]
Ellis was a series regular on the NBC romantic comedy series Perfect Couples, which ran for one season in 2011.[2][3][4] Ellis also stars in The Lonely Island's music video for the song "Diaper Money".
Personal life
Ellis married her It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Charlie Day on March 4, 2006. Their first child,[5] a son named Russell Wallace Day, was born on December 15, 2011.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | A Quiet Little Marriage | Olive | Co-writer |
| 2009 | Pulling | Karen | |
| 2015 | Masterminds | Michelle Chambers | Filming |
| 2015 | The Truth About Lies | Sharon |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cracking Up | Jennifer | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Reno 911! | Inbred Twin | 1 episode |
| 2005–Present | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | The Waitress | 21 episodes |
| 2006 | House | Sophie | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Without a Trace | Sally Price | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Old Friends | Portia Bridges | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Shelly Reid | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Perfect Couples | Amy | 11 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | New Girl | Caroline | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Georgia | Georgia | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Connie Chafin | 2 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Happy Endings | Daphne Wilson | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | The Millers | Debbie | Unaired pilot |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Dr. Rossi | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Network Executive | 1 episode |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Tempest | Ariel | PCPA Theaterfest |
References
- ↑ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- ↑ "NBC TV show ratings" (Press release). NBC Universal. Jan 27, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ↑
- ↑ "Television News, Reviews and TV Show Recaps – HuffPost TV". Tvsquad.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ↑ Wedemeyer, Jessica (2011-07-23). "Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Expecting a Baby". People.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ↑ Actors Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis Welcome A Baby Boy
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mary Elizabeth Ellis. |
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis at the Internet Movie Database
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis at AllMovie
- "The Days of Disco" interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Charlie Day on MonsterFresh.com
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