Ellen Sandweiss
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Ellen Sandweiss | |
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 Sandweiss in 2009 | |
| Born | December 30, 1958 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 1978–1981,2006-present |
| Spouse(s) | Matt Hodges (divorced; 2 children) |
Ellen Sandweiss (born December 30, 1958) is an American B-movie actress. She has also performed in musical theatre as a dancer and pop singer, and in a one-woman show of Jewish music.[1]
Sandweiss was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She gained notoriety in the 1981 horror cult-classic The Evil Dead, playing Ash Williams' sister Cheryl. Afterwards, she went on a hiatus from acting for over 20 years.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1978 | Within the Woods | Ellen | Short film |
| 1978 | Shemp Eats the Moon | The Snake | Short film |
| 1981 | The Evil Dead | Cheryl | Main role |
| 2006 | Satan's Playground | Paula | |
| 2007 | The Dread | Diane | |
| 2007 | My Name is Bruce | Cheryl | |
| 2007 | Brutal Massacre: A Comedy | Natalie Vasquez | |
| 2009 | Dangerous Women | Cheryl | 6 episodes |
| 2009 | Dark Fields | Mandy | |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Quadling Woman | Cameo |
| 2013 | Evil Dead | Cheryl | Voice Cameo |
References
External links
- Ellen Sandweiss Interview at Deadites Online
- Ellen Sandweiss at IMDb
- Ellen Sandweiss at AllMovie
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