Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Mary Elizabeth Ellis | |
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 Ellis at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010. | |
| Born | Mary Elizabeth Ellis May 11, 1979 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Charlie Day (2006–present) |
Mary Elizabeth Ellis (born May 11, 1979 in Laurel, Mississippi) 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.
Life and career
Ellis has appeared on a number of television shows, including Cold Case, Without A Trace, 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.[1]
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.[2] NBC officially canceled Perfect Couples on May 13, 2011.[3][4]
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 were expecting their first child.[5] Their first child, a son Russell Wallace Day, was born on December 15, 2011.[6]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Reno 911! | Inbred Twin | 1 episode |
| 2005 – present | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Waitress | Recurring role |
| 2006 | House M.D. | Sophie | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Without A Trace | Sally Price | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Shelly Reid | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Perfect Couples | Amy | Main cast |
| 2011 | New Girl | Caroline | 2 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | A Quiet Little Marriage | Olive | co-writer (story) |
References
- ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- ^ "NBC TV show ratings" (Press release). NBC Universal. Jan 27, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Expecting a Baby
- ^ Actors Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis Welcome A Baby Boy
External links
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis at IMDb
- "The Days of Disco" interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis & Charlie Day on MonsterFresh.com
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