Ellen Thomas (actress) facts for kids
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Ellen Thomas
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| Born | 3 February 1964 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Teachers EastEnders Mount Pleasant |
Ellen Thomas is a talented actress who was born on February 3, 1964, in Sierra Leone. She is known for her many roles in British TV shows. She has played characters in popular series like Teachers and the long-running soap opera EastEnders. More recently, she has also lent her voice to the animated show Arcane.
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Ellen Thomas's Acting Journey
Ellen Thomas began her acting career in 1980. She has appeared in many different TV shows and films over the years. Her roles have ranged from serious dramas to funny comedies.
Early Roles and TV Shows
One of Ellen Thomas's well-known roles was Liz Webbe in the TV show Teachers. She played the school secretary for all four seasons, from 2001 to 2004. She was also a regular voice on the radio show Clare in the Community. In the BBC Three comedy Coming of Age, she played the principal of a school. Her performance in the show Rev even earned her a nomination for "Best TV Comedy Performance" at an awards ceremony.
Famous Soap Opera Appearances
Ellen Thomas is especially famous for playing several different characters in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She first appeared in 1990 as Pearl Chadwick. Later, she played Estella Hulton in 2002 and Grace Olubunmi from 2010 to 2011. Her most memorable role in EastEnders was Claudette Hubbard, whom she played from 2015 to 2016.
Recent Work and Voice Acting
After EastEnders, Ellen Thomas continued to appear in other popular shows. From 2018 to 2019, she had a recurring role as Omo Masters in the medical drama Casualty. In 2020, she was in an episode of Death in Paradise.
A big part of her recent work includes voice acting. She voiced the character Ambessa Medarda in the first season of the Netflix animated series Arcane in 2021. She returned to voice the same character for season 2 in 2024. In 2023, she appeared in The Madame Blanc Mysteries, and in 2024, she was in two episodes of the crime drama Silent Witness.
Awards and Recognitions
Ellen Thomas has been recognized for her acting skills. In 2016, she was nominated for "Villain of the Year" at The British Soap Awards for her role in EastEnders. She was also longlisted for "Best Bad Girl" at the Inside Soap Awards in the same year.
Audiobooks
Ellen Thomas has also lent her voice to audiobooks. In 2025, she narrated Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf. A League of Legends: Arcane Novel by C. L. Clark for Little, Brown Audio.
