Ellen Adair
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Ellen Adair is an American actor and writer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1988, Adair is known for television roles including Bess McTeer on the second season of the USA anthology series The Sinner and Janet Bayne on the seventh season of the Showtime series Homeland. Adair has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
Career overview
Ellen Adair is an American actor and writer. Known for acting with twenty-seven known credits, Adair was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on April 2, 1988.
Adair is best known for playing Bess McTeer on season two of the USA anthology series The Sinner. Adair is also known for playing Janet Bayne on season seven of the Showtime series Homeland.
Adair's career encompasses work in both television and film, reflecting a diverse range of acting credits within the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- The Housemaid (2025) as Lisa
- Damned If You Do (2025) Screenplay
- Womb (2025)
- Coming Out Polyamorous for Thanksgiving (2025)
- Coming Out Polyamorous for Thanksgiving (2025) Writer
- Love and Communication (2025) as Julia
- FOG (2024) as Annette
- Found (2023) as Jocelyn Mosely
- Herd (2023) as Jamie Miller
- Archive 81 (2022) as Emma Trillay
- Cryptid (2022) as Harriet
- Trick (2019) as Sheriff Lisa Jayne
- FBI (2018) as Olivia Blake
- The Good Fight (2017) as Fiona Novak
- The Sinner (2017) as Bess McTeer
- Billions (2016) as Graff
- Bull (2016) as ADA Glover
- Chicago Med (2015) as Sister Mary Katherine 'MK' Trembley
- The Slap (2015) as Bridget Saltire
- No Margrettes (2015) as Margrette
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Karla Monroe
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Amy Whittaker
- Veep (2012) as Reporter
- Homeland (2011) as Janet Bayne
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Lady Pharmacist
- Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) as Teen Anna Alcott
- John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature (2007) as Lucy Audubon
- Law & Order (1990) as Angela Jeffers
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ellen Adair best known for?
Ellen Adair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Housemaid (2025), Womb (2025), Found (2023), Archive 81 (2022).
When and where was Ellen Adair born?
Ellen Adair was born on April 2, 1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
How many credits does Ellen Adair have?
Ellen Adair has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Ellen Adair's background in cinema and television?
Ellen Adair is an American actor and writer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1988, Adair is known for television roles including Bess McTeer on the second season of the USA anthology series The Sinner and Janet Bayne on the seventh season of the Showtime series Homeland. Adair has accumulated numerous k...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Amy Whittaker — aged about 24
- Chicago Med (2015) as Sister Mary Katherine 'MK' Trembley — aged about 27
- FBI (2018) as Olivia Blake — aged about 30
- Billions (2016) as Graff — aged about 28
- The Good Fight (2017) as Fiona Novak — aged about 29
- Homeland (2011) as Janet Bayne — aged about 23
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