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My Take
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is, in my view, a master of the deeply weird supporting role. The Mississippi-born, SMU-trained actress is unforgettable as The Waitress in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, holding a deadpan center inside one of comedy's most chaotic ensembles. That is harder than it looks. Her turns in New Girl and Santa Clarita Diet confirm a performer who flavors a project rather than dominates it. I find that kind of actor more interesting than the lead, the one whose presence quietly decides whether a scene works. That she also directs only deepens my appreciation of her range.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- Name (Japanese)
- メアリー・エリザベス・エリス
- Reading
- めありー・えりざべす・えりす
- Born
- May 11, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Laurel, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Laurel High School
- University
- Southern Methodist University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary%20Elizabeth%20Ellis
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Elizabeth Ellis born?
Born May 11, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Mary Elizabeth Ellis from?
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is from Laurel, Mississippi, United States.
What does Mary Elizabeth Ellis do?
Mary Elizabeth Ellis works as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor, film director.
What is Mary Elizabeth Ellis known for?
Notable works include It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.