Ellen Barkin
Biography
Ellen Barkin is an American actress born on April 16, 1954, in New York City, New York, USA. She has appeared in numerous films throughout her career, including Diner, Tender Mercies, Eddie and the Cruisers, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, The Big Easy, Johnny Handsome, and Sea of Love. Barkin has a total of 81 known credits in her acting career. She is known for her work in the film industry and has been active in the field of acting.
Career overview
Ellen Barkin is an American actress born on April 16, 1954. Her acting career began with a breakthrough role in the 1982 film Diner. In the following years, she secured starring roles in several notable films, including Tender Mercies and Eddie and the Cruisers, both released in 1983. Her performances in these films showcased her versatility as an actress.
Throughout the 1980s, Barkin continued to establish herself as a talented actress, appearing in a range of films. Her roles in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, The Big Easy, Johnny Handsome, and Sea of Love, all released in the late 1980s, further demonstrated her ability to take on diverse characters. Her performances in these films helped to solidify her position as a respected actress in the industry.
Ellen Barkin's acting credits span multiple films, with a total of 81 known credits. Her body of work showcases her range and talent as an actress, with a focus on film roles throughout her career.
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- Poker Face (2023) as Kathleen Townsend
- The Out-Laws (2023) as Lilly McDermott
- The Man from Toronto (2022) as The Handler
- Breaking News in Yuba County (2021) as Debbie
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) as Sasha Walz
- Active Adults (2017) as Lucy
- Animal Kingdom (2016) as Janine "Smurf" Cody
- Hands of Stone (2016) as Stephanie Arcel
- HAPPYish (2015) as Dani Kirschenbloom
- The Cobbler (2014) as Elaine Greenawalt
- Very Good Girls (2013) as Norma Berger
- The New Normal (2012) as Jane Forrest
- Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (2012) as Self
- Another Happy Day (2011) as Lynn
- Another Happy Day (2011) Producer
- His Way (2011) as Self
- Letters to Juliet (2010) Producer
- Brooklyn's Finest (2010) as Agent Smith
- Shit Year (2010) as Colleen West
- Shit Year (2010) Executive Producer
- Operation: Endgame (2010) as Empress
- Twelve (2010) as Jessica's Mother
- The Chameleon (2010) as Kimberly Miller
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Mitzi Roth
- Happy Tears (2009) as Shelly
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Abigail Sponder
- Trust the Man (2005) as Norah
- Palindromes (2005) as Joyce Victor
- She Hate Me (2004) as Margo Chadwick
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Buckaroo Banzai Declassified (2002) as Self
- Someone Like You... (2001) as Diane Roberts
- Crime + Punishment in Suburbia (2000) as Maggie Skolnick
- Mercy (2000) as Det. Catherine Palmer
- Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) as Annette Atkins
- The White River Kid (1999) as Eva Nell La Fangroy
- Diner: On The Flip Side (1999) as Self
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) as Waitress at North Star Cafe
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lenore (voice)
- Before Women Had Wings (1997) as Glory Marie Jackson
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Fan (1996) as Jewel Stern
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Mad Dog Time (1996) as Rita Everly
- Wild Bill (1995) as Calamity Jane
- Bad Company (1995) as Margaret Wells
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- This Boy's Life (1993) as Caroline
- Into the West (1992) as Kathleen
- Mac (1992) as Oona Goldfarb
- Man Trouble (1992) as Joan Spruance
- Switch (1991) as Amanda Brooks
- Johnny Handsome (1989) as Sunny Boyd
- Sea of Love (1989) as Helen Cruger
- Clinton and Nadine (1988) as Nadine Powers
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Lucille (uncredited)
- Siesta (1987) as Claire
- The Big Easy (1986) as Anne Osborne
- Down by Law (1986) as Laurette
- Desert Bloom (1986) as Aunt Starr
- Act of Vengeance (1986) as Annette Gilly
- The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1986) as Princess Henrietta
- Terminal Choice (1985) as Mary O'Connor
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) as Penny Priddy
- Terrible Joe Moran (1984) as Ronnie
- Harry & Son (1984) as Katie Wilowski
- Tender Mercies (1983) as Sue Anne
- Daniel (1983) as Phyllis Isaacson
- Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) as Maggie Foley
- Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (1983) as Virginia
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Princess Henrietta
- Diner (1982) as Beth Schreiber
- Parole (1982) as Donna
- We're Fighting Back (1981) as Chris Capoletti
- Kent State (1981) as Student (uncredited)
- Up in Smoke (1978) as Woman Playing Guitar (uncredited)
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- White Lies