Ellen Muth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ellen Anna Muth
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| Born | March 6, 1981 Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–2013 |
Ellen Muth (born March 6, 1981) is an American actress who is famous for her role as Georgia "George" Lass in the TV series Dead Like Me. She also starred in the movie based on the show. Ellen Muth started acting in 1993 and continued until 2013.
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Early Life and Learning
Ellen Muth was born in Milford, Connecticut. Her parents are Eric and Rachel Muth.
When she was younger, Ellen was part of Intertel and Mensa. These are groups for people with very high IQs. She also learned how to race cars at the Skip Barber Racing School. She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.
Ellen Muth's Acting Career
Ellen Muth first worked as a model for a short time. After that, she decided to become an actress. She started by doing commercials in 1993.
Her first big movie role was in 1995. It was in a film called Dolores Claiborne. Later, she appeared in an episode of the popular TV show Law & Order.
In 1999, Ellen Muth was in the movie The Young Girl and the Monsoon. Critics really liked her acting in this film. They said she was great at playing a character who could be sweet one moment and then very sarcastic the next.
Becoming a Grim Reaper
Ellen Muth became very well-known for her main role in the TV series Dead Like Me. This show aired from 2003 to 2004 on Showtime. She played Georgia "George" Lass. In the show, George is a "grim reaper." This means she is a spirit who helps guide the souls of people who have just died to the afterlife.
After Dead Like Me, Ellen Muth took on some smaller roles. She did voice work for an animated short film. She also appeared in a musical comedy reading in Connecticut.
Later Roles and Taking a Break
In 2009, a movie called Dead Like Me: Life After Death was released. It was based on the TV series, and Ellen Muth played George Lass again.
In 2012, she was in a romantic comedy movie called Margarine Wars. She acted alongside famous actors like Robert Loggia and Doris Roberts.
Her last acting roles were in 2013. She made a guest appearance in two episodes of the TV series Hannibal. This show was created by Bryan Fuller, who also created Dead Like Me.
In 2015, Ellen Muth shared that she had decided to "hit the pause button" on her acting career. This means she took a break from acting.
Awards and Recognition
Ellen Muth has won awards for her acting.
- In 1995, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival. This was for her very first movie, Dolores Claiborne.
- In 1999, she won the American Film Institute (AFI) Best Actress Award. This was for her role in The Young Girl and the Monsoon.
In 2004, her work on Dead Like Me also earned her two nominations. She was nominated for a Saturn Award and a Satellite Award for Best Actress in a TV series.
Personal Life and Businesses
Since her appearances on Hannibal in 2013, Ellen Muth has mostly stayed out of the public eye. She has started new businesses instead. In the early 2020s, she launched a coffee business. She also started a business breeding cats.
In 2015, Ellen Muth mentioned that she wanted to "settle down and have a family of my own." She confirmed that she was taking a break from acting for a while.
See also
In Spanish: Ellen Muth para niños
