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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. Ellis also starred in the NBC sitcom Perfect Couples and the Fox sitcom The Grinder. She also appeared as Nick's ex-girlfriend Caroline in the sitcom New Girl. From 2017 to 2019, she starred as Lisa Palmer on the Netflix horror-comedy Santa Clarita Diet.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Ellis at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born (1979-05-11) May 11, 1979 (age 43)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materSouthern Methodist University
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2006)​
Children1

Early life


Ellis was born in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2002.[1]


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/FXX 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.[2]

Ellis was a series regular on the NBC romantic comedy series Perfect Couples, which ran for one season in 2011.[3] 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, co-starring with Fred Savage and Rob Lowe in The Grinder. In 2020, Ellis appeared in Disney's Godmothered.[4]


Personal life


Ellis married her It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star Charlie Day on March 4, 2006.[5] Their first child, a boy named Russell Wallace Day, was born on December 15, 2011.[6][7]


Filmography


Key
Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film


Year Title Role Notes
2008 A Quiet Little Marriage Olive
2009 Pulling Karen
2014 The Last Time You Had Fun Alison
2016 Free State of Jones Margaret
2016 Masterminds Michelle Chambers
2018 The Truth About Lies Sharon
2020 Godmothered Paula Walsh
2021 How It Ends Krista
2021 Licorice Pizza Momma Anita
2023 Red One Filming
TBA The Untitled Charlie Day Movie Post-production

Television


Year Title Role Notes
2004 Cracking Up Jennifer Episode: "Panic House"
2004 Reno 911! Inbred Twin Episode: "Not Without My Mustache"
2005–present It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia The Waitress 35 episodes
2006 House Sophie Episode: "Que Será Será"
2007 Without a Trace Sally Price Episode: "Skin Deep"
2009 Old Friends Portia Bridges Episode: "Introductions"
2009 Cold Case Shelly Reid Episode: "Lotto Fever"
2010–2011 Perfect Couples Amy 11 episodes
2011–2014 New Girl Caroline 6 episodes
2012 Georgia Georgia 3 episodes
2012 Up All Night Connie Chafin 2 episodes
2012–2013 Happy Endings Daphne Wilson 2 episodes
2013 The Millers Debbie Unaired pilot
2013 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dr. Rossi Episode: "M.E. Time"
2014–2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Various 2 episodes
2015 Drunk History Dorothy Fuldheim Episode: "Cleveland"
2015–2016 The Grinder Debbie Sanderson 22 episodes
2017 Animals. Wendy (voice) Episode: "Roaches"
2017–2019 Santa Clarita Diet Lisa Palmer 15 episodes
2019 The Cool Kids M.J. Episode: "Margaret Jr."
2019 Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Wivian Turnter Episode: "Love Is the Most Dangerous Game"
2019 Lodge 49 Daphne Larson 5 episodes

Music videos


Year Title Performer(s) Album
2022 "Anti-Hero" Taylor Swift Midnights

Theatre


Year Title Role Venue
2001 The Tempest Ariel PCPA Theaterfest
2002 Killer Joe Dotty Artists Repertory Theatre Portland
2009 The Nightman Cometh The Waitress The Troubadour
2015 Trevor Ashley Circle X Theatre Co.

References


  1. "2001-2002 Class Notes". SMU Magazine 2013. 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  2. Conversations with Ross: Featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis
  3. Gencarelli, Mike (March 3, 2011). "Interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis". MediaMikes. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  4. Palmer, Roger (January 30, 2020). "Production Has Begun On New Disney+ Movie "Godmothered"". What's On Disney Plus. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  5. Interview with Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis, MonsterFresh.com
  6. Wedemeyer, Jessica (July 23, 2011). "Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Expecting a Baby". People.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  7. Lebowitz Rossi, Holly (December 19, 2011). "Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Welcome Baby Boy". Parents. Retrieved January 13, 2022.


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[de] Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (* 11. Mai 1979 in Laurel, Mississippi) ist eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin. Bekannt ist sie vor allem durch ihre Rolle in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
- [en] Mary Elizabeth Ellis

[es] Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Laurel, Misisipi, 11 de mayo de 1979) es una actriz y escritora estadounidense conocida por su papel como "La Camarera" en la serie It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. También protagoniza en la serie Perfect Couples.

[ru] Эллис, Мэри Элизабет

Мэ́ри Эли́забет Э́ллис (англ. Mary Elizabeth Ellis; род. 11 мая 1979, Лорел  (англ.) (рус., Миссисипи, США) — американская актриса и сценарист.


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