Greg Ellis

Birth Name:

Jonathan Ashley Rees

Birth Place:

Wigan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Won a Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Acting Ensemble along with the rest of the cast of "Star Trek" in 2009
His acting career began on stage, performing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
His first on-screen appearance came in the 1988 film "Madame Sousatzka․"
Quote: "[on "Pirates of the Caribbean"] "I think everyone who worked on the movie clearly knew what we had, but you still don't know whether the box office will be good, or whether people are actually going to see it․ Thankfully they did, a lot of them did․""
Quote: "[on his "Star Trek" character] "So I said, okay, he wears a red shirt, what's so special about that? Then I found out what's so special about the red shirt․""
A prolific voice actor, his voice has been featured in such video games as "Rogue Galaxy," "Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII" and "Tomb Raider: Legend․"
Best known for his appearances on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise
Released a single from the "New Starlight Express" called "Next Time You Fall in Love․"
Sang the National Anthem at a New York Rangers game and at an Oakland A's game
Was the first official red shirt of the J․J․ Abrams "Star Trek" franchise

2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Winner
2015BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role:Nominated

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