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Ellen Sandweiss is a singer, dancer and jazz musician, born on December 30, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Ellen Sandweiss is 67 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Michigan.
My Take
Ellen Sandweiss interests me because she turned a single iconic role into a lasting identity rather than a trap. Cheryl in The Evil Dead made her a fixture of cult horror history, but what I respect is the range underneath it: actor, singer, dancer, jazz musician, a University of Michigan mind. Many people would have let one famous part define and confine them. She instead kept moving through stage and music, treating her cult fame as a badge to build on. I find that quiet persistence more impressive than the scream that made her famous.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ellen Sandweiss
- Name (Japanese)
- エレン・サンドワイズ
- Reading
- えれん・さんどわいず
- Born
- December 30, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / dancer / jazz musician / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen%20Sandweiss
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2275533
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellen Sandweiss born?
Born December 30, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Ellen Sandweiss from?
Ellen Sandweiss is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Ellen Sandweiss do?
Ellen Sandweiss works as actor, singer, dancer, jazz musician, stage actor.
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