Mary Elizabeth Ellis is an American actress, producer, and writer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. She has starred in sitcoms such as NBC’s “Perfect Couples” and the Fox sitcom “The Grinder.” However, she gained widespread recognition for her role as the waitress in the FX sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Apart from acting, she is also a wife and mother.
The star fits the typical Hollywood image in terms of looks. She stands at 5 feet 4 inches, which is 1.63 meters. Her stunning blonde hair is perfectly complemented by a pair of beautiful blue eyes and a slim figure, weighing just 127 pounds (58 kg). Now, let’s dive deeper into the life of Mary Ellis.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis: Early Life
Mary Elizabeth Ellis was born on May 11, 1979, in Laurel, Mississippi, USA. She grew up with her sister, Rebecca, in a family of Steve and Judy Ellis. Passionate about acting from a young age, Ellis began sowing the seeds of her career by participating in several college stage plays. She attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she graduated in 2002 after actively exploring stage plays.
Early Career
In 2001, while still an undergraduate, she participated in a stage play called “The Tempest,” where she played the role of Ariel. The following year, Mary played the role of Dotty in another stage play titled “Killer Joe.”
The Big Break
Mary Elizabeth Ellis rose to fame in the early 2000s when she got her big break on screen and has remained noticeable in the industry ever since. She has appeared in several blockbuster movies and series. Mary appeared in a short comedy film called “Party Foul” in 2003. In that same year, she starred in “The Curse and the Smoking Jacket,” another short film. Her first TV show role came in 2004, playing the role of Jennifer in the “Panic House” episode of “Cracking Up,” a sitcom, and starring in an episode of “Reno 911!” the same year.
Career Highlights
Being a renowned and talented actress, some of Mary Ellis’s works include the 2006 production “House,” “Without a Trace” (2007), and a debut role in the 2008 indie movie called “A Quiet Little Marriage.” She also appeared in “Perfect Couples” and “New Girl” (2011), with “New Girl” stretching to 2014, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (2013), “The Grinder” (2015-2016), and “Santa Clarita Diet” (2017 – present). These are some of her works, boasting over forty TV series and movies on her resume.
Apart from acting, Mary Elizabeth Ellis is also a producer and a scriptwriter. She co-wrote an indie movie in which she also played a role called “A Quiet Little Marriage.” Additionally, she co-wrote a stage play titled “Mother May I Dance with Mary Jane’s Fist?” which was a Lifetime original play in which she also starred. The play was performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Nominations and Awards
With her talent, Mary Elizabeth Ellis has been nominated for several awards. Unfortunately, she is yet to win an award. However, her nominations speak volumes about her excellence in the field of acting. She was nominated for Best Actress at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival in 2016 for her beautiful performance in “Step 9,” a short play produced in 2015. Her role in the 2017 film “The Truth About Lies” earned her a nomination for Best Performance in a Comedy. Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, she did not win any of the nominations.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis: Net Worth
With her acting and scriptwriting abilities, the Mississippi-born actress/scriptwriter is on the list of American female millionaire actresses. She has amassed a net worth of around $6 million United States Dollars (USD). Together with her husband, they boast a net worth of around $30 million. The income possibly comes from her acting, scriptwriting, and teaching gymnastics. Some argue that she may have some unspecified sources of wealth as well.
Off-Camera Life
Off-camera, Mary Elizabeth Ellis is a wife and mother. Like many other actresses, she keeps her personal life private. However, the fact that she has been in a marriage for over a decade now shows that she excels as a wife and mother, similar to the way she handles her acting roles. Her ability to manage her marriage combined with her career is a sign that she can maintain a balanced life.
Besides being a talented actor, Ellis is also a writer who has written and co-produced several movies. In her spare time, Ellis loves to practice yoga, much like many other health-conscious actresses. Ellis is also a professionally trained gymnast and has taught gymnastics for over ten years. She is a member of a performance art group called “Discount Cruise to Hell.”
Mary studied at East Meadow Girls College before attending Southern Methodist University. Her favorite food is pizza, and she enjoys solving puzzles, showcasing her continual mental challenges. Mary has revealed that Philadelphia is her favorite destination, and she has an affinity for blonde and white colors.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis: Love Life
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is happily married to her husband, Charlie Day. The two have been married since 2006, and they have a child together who was born in December 2011. Her husband Charlie Day is an actor and producer. Interestingly, they both starred in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” as well as “Reno 911!” The couple reportedly met in 2001 and started dating in 2004 after starring in the FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” They tied the knot in 2006, and their marriage has been going strong.
Philanthropy
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is involved in charity work. For many years, she has been an influential advocate for Well Aware, an Austin-based non-profit organization that provides clean water to impoverished communities in Africa. She also works with The Center for Reproductive Rights, Oceana, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Planned Parenthood.
Social Media
Mary Elizabeth Ellis, like many other celebrities, is active on social media, where she has a large following and is verified. She uses these platforms to promote her art.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is on Twitter with the handle @meellisday. She joined in March 2010 and has a following of over 91.9K while following just 202 accounts. Most of her tweets are links to her Instagram posts. Her bio on Twitter promotes her Adult Swim Mother May I Dance with Mary Jane’s Fist, which she also features on her Instagram blog.
Her main social platform is Instagram, where most of her tweets refer to. You can follow her at @meellisday. She has over 1,231 posts on IG, showcasing her high level of activity on the platform. Mary has a massive following of over 317K.
