Ellen Greene
Birth Name:
Ellen Greene
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Studied at Rider University in Lawrence, NJ
- Her introduction to acting came after performing in musical theater at Cejwin Camps in New York
- Her professional career began as a cabaret singer at New York City night spots
- Made her first major on-stage role in the Broadway production "Rachel Lily Rosenbloom (And Don't You Ever Forget it)․"
- Quote: "Life is going by, and if you don't do something about your dreams and make them a reality and start to love who you are as yourself, then you will not be able to embrace any of those dreams․"
- Best known for her role in 1986 the film "Little Shop of Horrors․"
Awards
- 1987American Comedy Award - Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
- 1990ACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated