Ellie Cornell
Encyclopedia
Ellie Cornell is an American
actress and movie
producer
, known primarily for her roles in horror film
s. After her marriage to producer Mark Gottwald, she is sometimes credited as Ellie Gottwald.
in Winter Park, Florida
in 1986. Cornell made small guest appearances on two television series: Gabriel's Fire
and Thirtysomething, as well as several made-for-TV movies. She appeared in the 1988 comedy film
Married to the Mob
, but her most famous and first starring role came shortly afterwards in the horror film
hits Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
as Rachel Carruthers.
After her initial success in the late 1980s, Cornell disappeared from films. She eventually rejoined the industry as an executive producer
of 1998's Free Enterprise
and 2000's The Specials
. (She also had acting roles in each of those films.) Her disappearance was so complete that she was featured in a VH1
"Where Are They Now?" special. In 2003, she returned to her horror roots by appearing in House of the Dead
and was slated to appear in four more horror films through 2006.
She was set to appear in 1992's A League of Their Own
, but had to drop out of the film when she became pregnant.
.
United States
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actress and movie
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, known primarily for her roles in horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
s. After her marriage to producer Mark Gottwald, she is sometimes credited as Ellie Gottwald.
Career
Cornell graduated from Rollins CollegeRollins College
Rollins College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Winter Park, Florida , along the shores of Lake Virginia....
in Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
in 1986. Cornell made small guest appearances on two television series: Gabriel's Fire
Gabriel's Fire
Gabriel's Fire is an American television series that ran on ABC in the USA in 1990–1991. A revamped version of the series, entitled Pros and Cons, aired briefly the following season.-Overview:...
and Thirtysomething, as well as several made-for-TV movies. She appeared in the 1988 comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine.Michelle Pfeiffer, in something of a departure from her previous roles, gave an acclaimed lead performance as a gangster's widow from Brooklyn, opposite Matthew Modine as the...
, but her most famous and first starring role came shortly afterwards in the horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
hits Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is a 1988 slasher film and the fourth installment of the Halloween film series, directed by Dwight H. Little and written by Alan B. McElroy. The central plot focuses on Michael Myers returning home to kill his niece Jamie Lloyd , the daughter of Laurie...
and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth installment in the Halloween film series. It was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and starred Donald Pleasence, who again portrayed Dr. Sam Loomis and Danielle Harris, who returned to play Jamie Lloyd...
as Rachel Carruthers.
After her initial success in the late 1980s, Cornell disappeared from films. She eventually rejoined the industry as an executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
of 1998's Free Enterprise
Free enterprise
-Transport:* Free Enterprise I, a ferry in service with European Ferries between 1962 and 1980.* Free Enterprise II, a ferry in service with European Ferries between 1965 and 1982....
and 2000's The Specials
The Specials
The Specials are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups...
. (She also had acting roles in each of those films.) Her disappearance was so complete that she was featured in a VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
"Where Are They Now?" special. In 2003, she returned to her horror roots by appearing in House of the Dead
House of the Dead (film)
House of the Dead is a 2003 action-horror film adaptation of the successful 1996 light gun arcade game of the same name produced by Sega. The film was directed by Uwe Boll. The film was universally panned by critics.-Plot:...
and was slated to appear in four more horror films through 2006.
She was set to appear in 1992's A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own is a 1992 American comedy-drama film that tells a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League . Directed by Penny Marshall, the film stars Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell...
, but had to drop out of the film when she became pregnant.
Personal life
She and her husband, Mark Gottwald, have two daughters named Grace and Rose. She is also co-founder of Mindfire Entertainment. She and her husband also own Ship's Inn, a restaurant in MassachusettsMassachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | Married to the Mob Married to the Mob Married to the Mob is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine.Michelle Pfeiffer, in something of a departure from her previous roles, gave an acclaimed lead performance as a gangster's widow from Brooklyn, opposite Matthew Modine as the... |
Pushy Reporter | |
| Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is a 1988 slasher film and the fourth installment of the Halloween film series, directed by Dwight H. Little and written by Alan B. McElroy. The central plot focuses on Michael Myers returning home to kill his niece Jamie Lloyd , the daughter of Laurie... |
Rachel Carruthers | ||
| 1989 | Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth installment in the Halloween film series. It was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and starred Donald Pleasence, who again portrayed Dr. Sam Loomis and Danielle Harris, who returned to play Jamie Lloyd... |
Rachel Carruthhers | |
| 1990 | Chips, the War Dog | Kathy Lloyd | TV movie |
| 1998 | Free Enterprize | Suzanne Crawford | also Executive Producer |
| 2000 | The Specials | Linda | uncredited |
| 2003 | House of the Dead House of the Dead (film) House of the Dead is a 2003 action-horror film adaptation of the successful 1996 light gun arcade game of the same name produced by Sega. The film was directed by Uwe Boll. The film was universally panned by critics.-Plot:... |
Jordan Casper | |
| 2005 | All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos All Souls Day (film) All Souls Day, or All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos, is a 2005 zombie film written by Mark A. Altman and directed by Jeremy Kasten. It premiered 11 June 2005 on Sci Fi Channel. There is also an uncut version on dvd.-Plot Overview:... |
Sarah White | |
| 2006 | House of the Dead 2 | Col. Jordan Casper | TV movie |
| The Darkroom | Dr. Allen | ||
| Dead Calling | Tina Prescott | ||
| The Thirst | Nurse Linda | ||
| Room 6 Room 6 Room 6 is a 2006 horror film starring Christine Taylor, Shane Brolly, Jerry O'Connell, and Ellie Cornell. The film was directed and co-written by Michael Hurst. Mark A. Altman also helped pen the film... |
Sarah | ||
| Dead and Deader | Dr. Adams | TV movie | |
| 2009 | Reconciliation | Ellie | |
| 2011 | Caught on Tape | Wagner | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | thirtysomething | Andrea | (Episode "Tenure") |
| 1989 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Patty Adams | (Episode "Just Tipsy, Honey") |
| 1990 | Gabriel's Fire | Student | (Episode "The Descent") |
| 2010 | The Event | Maria Olsen | (Episode " I Haven't Told You Everything") |
| 2011 | Female Fatales | Janet Wright | (Episode "Angel & Demons") |
Producer
- Free Enterprise (1998) executive producer, as Ellie Gottwald
- Where No Fan Has Gone Before: The Making of Free Enterprise (1999) executive producer, as Ellie Gottwald
- The Specials (2000)
External links
- Ellie Cornell website The Ellie Effect