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Mary Elizabeth Ellis Biography

Birth Name:Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Birth Place:Laurel, Mississippi, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Though her character on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is repulsed by Charlie Day's character, in real life she married him in 2006
  • Quote: "It is amazing and overwhelming and really exciting how many people it takes to put on a television show․"
  • Best known for playing The Waitress on the comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia․"
  • Joined the Los Angeles based performance group Discount Cruise to Hell
  • Co-wrote and starred in a stage show called "Mother May I Dance With Mary Jane's Fist?: A Lifetime Original Play" at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles
  • Spent a decade working as a gymnastics instructor
  • Stars in a music video by the comedy music group The Lonely Island called "Diaper Money․"

Awards

  • 2017NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Best of 2016 Award-Best Performance in a Comedy: nominated