Mary Elizabeth Ellis
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Mary Elizabeth Ellis is an American
actress and writer best known for her recurring role as "The Waitress" on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
. She also starred in the NBC
sitcom Perfect Couples
.
, House M.D., and Reno 911!
In 2008 she wrote and portrayed the lead role of Olive in the independent film A Quiet Little Marriage
. Ellis and Artemis Pebdani
(Artemis on Always Sunny) 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
. In addition, Ellis and Pebdani are members of the L.A. based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell.
In May 2010, NBC
announced that Ellis would star in the upcoming television series Perfect Couples
. The romantic comedy premiered on NBC on Thursday, January 20, 2011. NBC officially canceled Perfect Couples on May 13, 2011.
Ellis is married to actor Charlie Day
. Day writes, produces and plays the role of Charlie Kelly
on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
. On the show, Charlie's unrequited obsession with Ellis' character is a recurring theme. The couple married on March 4, 2006. In July 2011 it became known that they are expecting their first child in December 2011.
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actress and writer best known for her recurring role as "The Waitress" on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American television sitcom that premiered on FX on August 4, 2005. New episodes continue to air on FX, with reruns playing on Comedy Central, general broadcast syndication, and WGN America—the first-ever cable-to-cable syndication deal for a sitcom...
. She also starred in the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
sitcom Perfect Couples
Perfect Couples
Perfect Couples is an American comedy television series that was originally broadcast by NBC. The half-hour romantic comedy was co-created by Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri and produced by Universal Media Studios. A sneak preview of the series aired on December 20, 2010, and officially premiered on...
.
Life and career
Ellis has appeared on a number of television shows, including Cold Case, Without A TraceWithout a Trace
Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
, House M.D., and Reno 911!
Reno 911!
Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and...
In 2008 she wrote and portrayed the lead role of Olive in the independent film A Quiet Little Marriage
A Quiet Little Marriage
A Quiet Little Marriage is a 2008 drama film directed by Mo Perkins and written by Perkins, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Cy Carter. It also stars Ellis and Carter.-Cast:*Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Olive*Cy Carter as Dax*Jimmi Simpson as Jackson...
. Ellis and Artemis Pebdani
Artemis Pebdani
Artemis Pebdani is an actress best known for her work as Artemis on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She is a foul-mouthed friend of Sweet Dee....
(Artemis on Always Sunny) 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
Los Ángeles
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. In addition, Ellis and Pebdani are members of the L.A. based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell.
In May 2010, NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
announced that Ellis would star in the upcoming television series Perfect Couples
Perfect Couples
Perfect Couples is an American comedy television series that was originally broadcast by NBC. The half-hour romantic comedy was co-created by Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri and produced by Universal Media Studios. A sneak preview of the series aired on December 20, 2010, and officially premiered on...
. The romantic comedy premiered on NBC on Thursday, January 20, 2011. NBC officially canceled Perfect Couples on May 13, 2011.
Ellis is married to actor Charlie Day
Charlie Day
Charles Peckham "Charlie" Day is an American television and film actor, from Middletown, Rhode Island, best known for playing Charlie Kelly on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".-Early life:...
. Day writes, produces and plays the role of Charlie Kelly
Charlie Kelly (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
Charles "Charlie" Kelly is a fictional character on the FX television series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," portrayed by Charlie Day. Charlie is co-owner at Paddy's and a childhood friend of Mac and Dennis...
on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American television sitcom that premiered on FX on August 4, 2005. New episodes continue to air on FX, with reruns playing on Comedy Central, general broadcast syndication, and WGN America—the first-ever cable-to-cable syndication deal for a sitcom...
. On the show, Charlie's unrequited obsession with Ellis' character is a recurring theme. The couple married on March 4, 2006. In July 2011 it became known that they are expecting their first child in December 2011.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Reno 911! Reno 911! Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and... |
Inbred Twin | 1 episode |
| 2005 – present | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American television sitcom that premiered on FX on August 4, 2005. New episodes continue to air on FX, with reruns playing on Comedy Central, general broadcast syndication, and WGN America—the first-ever cable-to-cable syndication deal for a sitcom... |
Waitress | Recurring role |
| 2006 | House M.D. | Sophie | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Without A Trace Without a Trace Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:... |
Sally Price | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Shelly Reid | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Perfect Couples Perfect Couples Perfect Couples is an American comedy television series that was originally broadcast by NBC. The half-hour romantic comedy was co-created by Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri and produced by Universal Media Studios. A sneak preview of the series aired on December 20, 2010, and officially premiered on... |
Amy | Main cast |
| 2011 | New Girl | Caroline | 2 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | A Quiet Little Marriage A Quiet Little Marriage A Quiet Little Marriage is a 2008 drama film directed by Mo Perkins and written by Perkins, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Cy Carter. It also stars Ellis and Carter.-Cast:*Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Olive*Cy Carter as Dax*Jimmi Simpson as Jackson... |
Olive | co-writer (story) |
External links
- "The Days of Disco" interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis & Charlie DayCharlie DayCharles Peckham "Charlie" Day is an American television and film actor, from Middletown, Rhode Island, best known for playing Charlie Kelly on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".-Early life:...
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