Occupation Actress Spouse Charlie Day (m. 2006) Height 1.63 m | Role Actress Name Mary Ellis Children Russell Wallace Day | |
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Born May 11, 1979 (age 44) ( 1979-05-11 ) Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. Movies and TV shows It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Grinder, Perfect Couples, The Last Time You Had Fun, A Quiet Little Marriage Similar People Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, Jill Latiano Profiles | ||
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Mary Elizabeth Ellis (born May 11, 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as The Waitress on the FX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She has also starred in the NBC sitcom Perfect Couples and the Fox sitcom The Grinder. She also starred as Nick's ex-girlfriend in the series New Girl.
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- Mailbag mary elizabeth ellis and kaitlin olsen
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
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Early life
Ellis was born in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2002.
Career
Ellis has appeared in a number of television series, including The Grinder, Cold Case, Without a Trace, House, Happy Endings, New Girl, Reno 911!, and the Netflix original series "Santa Clarita Diet". She is best known for her role as The Waitress on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
In 2008, she co-wrote and starred in the independent film A Quiet Little Marriage. Ellis and Artemis Pebdani wrote and starred together in the stage show Mother May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetime Original Play at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles, California. In addition, Ellis and Pebdani are members of the Los Angeles-based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell.
Ellis was a series regular on the NBC romantic comedy series Perfect Couples, which ran for one season in 2011. Ellis also stars in The Lonely Island's music video for the song "Diaper Money".
In 2015 Ellis got her first main role as Debbie Sanderson, across Fred Savage and Rob Lowe in The Grinder (TV series).
Personal life
Ellis married her It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Charlie Day on March 4, 2006. Their first child, a son named Russell Wallace Day, was born on December 15, 2011.
Filmography
Actress
-
Red One (post-production)
2005
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) as
Waitress / Manager
- The Gang Goes Bowling (2023) - Waitress
- The Gang Carries a Corpse Up a Mountain (2021) - Waitress
- Dee Sinks in a Bog (2021) - Waitress
- The Gang Goes to Ireland (2021) - Waitress
- It's Always Sunny on TV (2021) - Waitress
- The Janitor Always Mops Twice (2019) - Waitress
- The Gang Wins the Big Game (2018) - Waitress
- Charlie's Home Alone (2018) - Waitress
- The Gang Does a Clip Show (2018) - Waitress
- The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot (2018) - Waitress
- The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again (2018) - Waitress
- Dennis' Double Life (2017) - Waitress
- Frank Falls Out the Window (2016) - Waitress
- Chardee MacDennis 2: Electric Boogaloo (2016) - Waitress
- The Gang Group Dates (2015) - Waitress
- Flowers for Charlie (2013) - Waitress
- The Gang Saves the Day (2013) - Waitress
- Charlie and Dee Find Love (2012) - Waitress
- The High School Reunion Part 2: The Gang's Revenge (2011) - Waitress
- The High School Reunion (2011) - Waitress
- The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore (2011) - Waitress
- Who Got Dee Pregnant? (2010) - Waitress
- Mac's Big Break (2010) - Waitress
- The D.E.N.N.I.S. System (2009) - Waitress
- The Waitress Is Getting Married (2009) - Waitress
- The Nightman Cometh (2008) - Waitress
- Who Pooped the Bed? (2008) - Waitress
- Mac's Banging the Waitress (2008) - Waitress
- The Gang Dances Their Asses Off (2007) - Waitress
- Mac Is a Serial Killer (2007) - Waitress
- The Gang Sells Out (2007) - Waitress / Manager
- The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby (2007) - Waitress
- The Gang Gives Back (2006) - Waitress
- Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom (2006) - Waitress
- Charlie Has Cancer (2005) - Waitress
- Charlie Wants an Abortion (2005) - Waitress
- The Gang Gets Racist (2005) - Waitress
2023
Fool's Paradise as
Makeup Woman #1
2023
Unstable (TV Series) as
Barbie
- A Dragon's Fire (2023) - Barbie
2022
Taylor Swift: Anti-Hero (Music Video) as
Kimber Swift
2022
Ben Abraham: If I Didn't Love You (Music Video) as
Mary Elizabeth
2021
Licorice Pizza as
Momma Anita
2021
How It Ends as
Krista
2020
Godmothered as
Paula
2020
Sarah Mary Chadwick: When Will Death Come (Short) as
Alice
2019
Woman Up (TV Series) as
Liz
2019
Lodge 49 (TV Series) as
Daphne Larson
- Le Reve Impossible (2019) - Daphne Larson
- Conjunctio (2019) - Daphne Larson
- DisOrientation (2019) - Daphne Larson
- The Slide (2019) - Daphne Larson
- All Circles Vanish (2019) - Daphne Larson
2019
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (TV Series) as
Wivian Turnter
- Love Is the Most Dangerous Game (2019) - Wivian Turnter
2017
Santa Clarita Diet (TV Series) as
Lisa / Lisa Palmer
- The Cult of Sheila (2019) - Lisa
- Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head (2019) - Lisa
- More of a Cat Person (2019) - Lisa
- Wuffenloaf (2019) - Lisa
- Halibut! (2018) - Lisa
- Easels and War Paint (2018) - Lisa
- The Queen of England (2018) - Lisa
- Coyote in Yoga Pants (2018) - Lisa
- The Book! (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- How Much Vomit? (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- Strange or Just Inconsiderate? (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- The Farting Sex Tourist (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- Attention to Detail (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- Man Eat Man (2017) - Lisa Palmer
- So Then a Bat or A Monkey (2017) - Lisa Palmer
2019
The Cool Kids (TV Series) as
MJ
- Margaret Jr. (2019) - MJ
2018
The Truth About Lies as
Sharon
2018
Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetone Original Movie for Adult Swim (TV Movie) as
Mary Jane Stevens
2017
Peen (Short) as
Moe
2017
Animals. (TV Series) as
Wendy
- Roaches (2017) - Wendy (voice)
2017
Don't Mess with Julie Whitfield (Short) as
Rachel Schneider
2016
Masterminds as
Michelle Chambers
2014
Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) as
Cordy / Network Executive
- Mike Colter Wears a Pink Button Up and Black Boots (2016) - Cordy
- Fred Armisen Wears Black Jeans & Glasses (2014) - Network Executive
2016
Step 9 (Short) as
Marian
2016
Free State of Jones as
Margaret
2015
The Grinder (TV Series) as
Debbie Sanderson
- Full Circle (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Divergence (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- For the People (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- A System on Trial (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Genesis (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- From the Ashes (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Delusions of Grinder (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- The Ties That Grind (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- The Retooling of Dean Sanderson (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Grinder v Grinder (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Blood Is Thicker Than Justice (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Exodus (Pt. 1) (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- The Olyphant in the Room (2016) - Debbie Sanderson
- Grinder Rests in Peace (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- Giving Thanks, Getting Justice (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- Buckingham Malice (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- Dedicating This One to the Crew (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- A Bittersweet Grind (Une Mouture Amer) (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- Little Mitchard No More (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- The Curious Disappearance of Mr. Donovan (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- A Hero Has Fallen (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
- Pilot (2015) - Debbie Sanderson
2016
Jeff Hobbs (TV Series) as
Mary Elizabeth
- Third Date: The Drunk Girl (2016) - Mary Elizabeth
2015
Drunk History (TV Series) as
Dorothy Fuldheim
- Cleveland (2015) - Dorothy Fuldheim
2014
The Last Time You Had Fun as
Alison
2011
New Girl (TV Series) as
Caroline
- Exes (2014) - Caroline
- See Ya (2012) - Caroline
- Backslide (2012) - Caroline
- Tomatoes (2012) - Caroline
- Wedding (2011) - Caroline
- Pilot (2011) - Caroline
2013
God I Hope I Get It (Short) as
Mary
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) as
Dr. Rossi
- M.E. Time (2013) - Dr. Rossi
2012
Happy Endings (TV Series) as
Daphne Wilson
- She Got Game Night (2013) - Daphne Wilson
- Big White Lies (2012) - Daphne Wilson
2012
Tracer Gun (Short) as
Abby
2012
Up All Night (TV Series) as
Connie
- The Wedding (2012) - Connie
- I Can't Quit You (2012) - Connie
2012
Georgia (TV Series short) as
Georgia
- Hello, I'm Sunshine (2012) - Georgia
- Hello, I'm Victor (2012) - Georgia
- Hello, I'm Davinia (2012) - Georgia
2012
Well Enough Alone (Short) as
The Guy's Girl
2011
Hierophant (Short)
2010
Perfect Couples (TV Series) as
Amy
- Perfect Daughter (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Pants (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Wedding (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Exes (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Lies (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Job (2011) - Amy
- Perfect House (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Crime (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Jealousy (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Health (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Proposal (2011) - Amy
- Pilot (2011) - Amy
- Perfect Tens (2010) - Amy
2009
Old Friends (TV Series) as
Portia Bridges
- Introductions (2009) - Portia Bridges
2009
Pulling (TV Movie) as
Karen
2009
Cold Case (TV Series) as
Shelly Reid
- Lotto Fever (2009) - Shelly Reid
2008
A Quiet Little Marriage as
Olive
2007
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Sally Price
- Skin Deep (2007) - Sally Price
2006
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Sophie
- Que Será Será (2006) - Sophie
2005
Seed (Short) as
Fay
2004
Piss Hat (Short) as
Lucy
2004
Reno 911! (TV Series) as
Inbred Twin
- Not Without My Mustache (2004) - Inbred Twin
2004
Cracking Up (TV Series) as
Jennifer
- Panic House (2004) - Jennifer
2003
The Curse and the Smoking Jacket (Short) as
Renee
2003
Party Foul (Short) as
His Girl
Writer
2018
Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetone Original Movie for Adult Swim (TV Movie) (written by)
2008
A Quiet Little Marriage (story)
Producer
2018
Mother, May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetone Original Movie for Adult Swim (TV Movie) (executive producer)
Thanks
2018
Origin Story (Documentary) (very special thanks)
Self
2022
The Always Sunny Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self - Special Guest
- The Waitress (2022) - Self - Special Guest
2020
AFI Movie Club (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis announce 9 to 5 (2020) - Self
2018
Origin Story (Documentary) as
Self
2017
Red Carpet Report (TV Series short) as
Self
- Its Always Sunny S12 - Man Seeking Woman S3 Premiere (2017) - Self
2016
The Orbiting Human Circus (Podcast Series documentary) as
Lady MacBeth
- Of the Air Thirdly! (2016) - Lady MacBeth
2016
Conan (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Louis C.K./Mary Elizabeth Ellis/Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Erin Richards/Mary Elizabeth Ellis/Plague Vendor (2016) - Self
2016
The Talk (TV Series) as
Self
- Cast of "NCIS"/Mary Elizabeth Ellis (2016) - Self
2010
Comic-Con 2010 Live (TV Special) as
Self
2009
The Nightman Cometh Live! (Video) as
Self - 'The Waitress'
References
Mary Elizabeth Ellis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA