Ellia English facts for kids
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Ellia English
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Ellia English is a talented American singer, dancer, and actress. She is well-known for playing Aunt Helen King on the popular TV comedy show The Jamie Foxx Show. This show aired from 1996 to 2001, and she had a big role alongside Garrett Morris, who played her husband. Ellia English also had important roles in other TV series like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Good Luck Charlie, and Code Black.
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Ellia English's Acting Career
Ellia English moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting dreams. She became a regular cast member on The Jamie Foxx Show as Helen King. She has appeared in many other TV shows, including Martin, Sinbad, and Good Luck Charlie.
Movies and Awards
Ellia English has also acted in several movies. Some of her film roles include Wildcats, Sidewalk Stories, and Block Beauty. She co-starred in the movie Cornered! with Steve Guttenberg. For her role as Mona in Cornered!, she won the Best Actress Award at the 2009 New York Horror Film Festival.
Life Outside of Acting
Ellia English lives in both Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, California. She spends a lot of her time helping others. She is very involved with Big Sisters of Los Angeles. This organization helps young people by matching them with adult mentors. She also supports several other groups that help children.
In her free time, Ellia English enjoys playing musical instruments like the flute and the piano. She also loves reading, walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Ellia English's Film Roles
- Wildcats (1986) as Marva
- Matchups (2003) as Lynn Williams
- Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004) as Prison Official
- Good Luck Chuck (2007) as Reba
- Semi-Pro (2008) as Quincy
- Cornered! (2009) as Mona
- My Sister's Keeper (2009) as Nurse Alice
- Dance Flick as Woman on Train
Ellia English on Television
- 2015–2018: Code Black as Isabel Mendez (a recurring role)
- 2011: Wilfred (U.S. TV series) as Ruby (in 2 episodes)
- 2014: Petals on the Wind (TV film) as Henny
- 2010–2014: Good Luck Charlie as Mary Lou Wentz
- 2007–2009 & 2024: Curb Your Enthusiasm as Auntie Rae
- 1996–2001: The Jamie Foxx Show as Aunt Helen King (in 100 episodes)
- 1994 & 1996: Martin as Mrs. Booker (in 3 episodes)
- 1994: The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (1 episode) as Social Worker
- 1994: The Innocent (TV movie) as Rev. Poppy
- 1994: The Sinbad Show (1 episode) as Receptionist
- 1993: Based on an Untrue Story (TV movie) as Sister Love
- 1989: Great Performances (1 episode) as Queenie
- 1986: Wildcats (uncredited) as Marva
- 1982: Fame (1 episode) as Sheila
Ellia English's Theatre Work
Ellia English has also performed in many stage plays and musicals.
- Love in the Nick of Tyme
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Colored Museum
- Dreamgirls
- Romeo and Juliet
- Spunk
- Show Boat
- Barnum
- Nunsense
- One Mo' Time
- Annie Warbucks
See also
In Spanish: Ellia English para niños
