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Mary Elizabeth Ellis 
Ellis at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010.Born Mary Elizabeth Ellis
May 11, 1979
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.Occupation Actress Spouse Charlie Day (2006–present) Mary Elizabeth Ellis (born May 11, 1979 in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American actress and writer best known for her recurring role as "The Waitress" on the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She also starred in the NBC sitcom Perfect Couples.
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Life and career
Ellis has appeared on a number of television shows, including Cold Case, Without A Trace, House M.D., and Reno 911!
In 2008 she wrote and portrayed the lead role of Olive in the independent film A Quiet Little Marriage. Ellis and Artemis Pebdani (Artemis on Always Sunny) 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. In addition, Ellis and Pebdani are members of the L.A. based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell.[1]
In May 2010, NBC announced that Ellis would star in the upcoming television series Perfect Couples. The romantic comedy premiered on NBC on Thursday, January 20, 2011.[2] NBC officially canceled Perfect Couples on May 13, 2011.[3][4]
Ellis is married to actor Charlie Day. Day writes, produces and plays the role of Charlie Kelly on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. On the show, Charlie's unrequited obsession with Ellis' character is a recurring theme. The couple married on March 4, 2006. In July 2011 it became known that they are expecting their first child in December 2011.[5]
Television
Year Title Role Notes 2004 Reno 911! Inbred Twin 1 episode 2005 – present It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Waitress Recurring role 2006 House M.D. Sophie 1 episode 2007 Without A Trace Sally Price 1 episode 2009 Cold Case Shelly Reid 1 episode 2011 Perfect Couples Amy Main cast 2011 New Girl Caroline 2 episodes Film
Year Title Role Notes 2008 A Quiet Little Marriage Olive co-writer (story) References
- ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- ^ "NBC TV show ratings" (Press release). NBC Universal. Jan 27, 2011. http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/nbc-tv-show-ratings-19099. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
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- ^ [2]
- ^ Charlie Day, Mary Elizabeth Ellis Expecting a Baby
External links
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis at the Internet Movie Database
- "The Days of Disco" interview with Mary Elizabeth Ellis & Charlie Day on MonsterFresh.com
Categories:- 1979 births
- Living people
- Actors from Mississippi
- American actors
- American television actors
- People from Laurel, Mississippi
- Women comedians
- American television actor, 1970s birth stubs
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