Ellia English

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Singer • Dancer • Actress

Birth Date: March 26, 1960

Age: 64 years old

Birth Place: Covington, Georgia

Ellia English brought smiles and laughter to countless audiences over the course of her film career. She had an early role on the television special "Show Boat" (PBS, 1989-1990). She also appeared in the TV movie "Based on an Untrue Story" (Fox, 1993-94). She also took on a few movie roles at the time, appearing in the sports comedy "Wildcats" (1986) with Goldie Hawn and "Sidewalk Stories" (1989). Following that project, she appeared in the Jessica Alba romantic comedy "Good Luck Chuck" (2007) and "Semi-Pro" (2008) with Will Ferrell. She also starred in the TV movies "The Innocent" (NBC, 1994-95) and "The Barefoot Executive" (ABC, 1995-96).

She spent the early 2000s and the 2010s tackling film roles in the dramatic adaptation "My Sister's Keeper" (2009) with Cameron Diaz, "Cornered!" (2011) and "When a Woman's Fed Up" (2014). She held additional roles in television including a part on "Eagleheart" (Cartoon Network, 2010-14). Most recently, English acted on "Code Black" (CBS, 2015-).

Credits

Blood Pageant

Actor
Madame Destiny
Movie
2021

Code BlackStream

Guest Star
Isabel Mendez
Series
2015

When a Woman's Fed Up

Actor
Movie
2014

The MillersStream

Guest Star
Metta's Mom
Series
2013
47%

David E. Talbert's Love in the Nick of Tyme

Actor
Ms. Dee Dee
Show
2010

Woke Up Dead

Actor
Diana Phillips
Movie
2009

Cornered!

Actor
Mona
Movie
2008

Good Luck ChuckStream

Actor
Reba
Movie
2007
5%

WeedsStream

Guest Star
Nurse
Series
2005
70%

Matchups

Actor
Lynn Williams
Movie
2003

Curb Your EnthusiasmStream

Guest Star
Auntie Rae
Series
2000
92%

The Jamie Foxx ShowStream

Actor
Aunt Helen King
Series
1996

The Innocent

Actor
Rev. Poppy
Movie
1994

MartinStream

Guest Star
Series
1992