Ellen David
Biography
Ellen David is a Canadian actress born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has appeared in various animated and live-action roles, including Tripping the Rift, Arthur, The Little Lulu Show, and Law & Order. David has received recognition for her performances, including a co-nomination for a 2007 Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series and a nomination for a 2005 Prix Gemeaux for Best supporting actress: Comedy. She also won the Award of Excellence from the Montreal chapter of the ACTRA Awards in 2015. David has a content score of 10 on The Movie Database and has 91 known credits.
Career overview
Ellen David is a Canadian actress known for her work in various animated and live-action projects. She has appeared in a number of television shows, including Tripping the Rift, Arthur, The Little Lulu Show, and Mona the Vampire. David's film credits include Mambo Italiano, and she has also had roles in several live-action television series such as Law & Order, Naked Josh, and Ciao Bella.
In addition to her acting work, David has received recognition for her performances. She was co-nominated for a 2007 Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in the episode Check Please from The Business. David was also nominated for a 2005 Prix Gemeaux for Meilleur rôle de soutien féminin : comédie. Furthermore, she won the Award of Excellence from the Montreal chapter of the ACTRA Awards in 2015.
Ellen David's extensive body of work includes over 90 credits, demonstrating her versatility as an actress in both animated and live-action projects. Her career spans multiple decades, with a wide range of roles in television and film.
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90 titles- The Gardener (2026) as Diana
- The Couple Across the Street (2026) as Rachel Sullivan
- Single on the 25th (2025) as Chloe Armer
- This Isn't How I Pictured It (2025) as Doctor Lewis
- Miss Boots (2024) as Jennifer
- Spinning Gold (2023) as Ruth Bogatz
- Le temps des framboises (2022) as Rachel Conley
- Office Games (2022) as Maureen Spearhead
- Ghosts (2021) as Ginny
- Fatherhood (2021) as Dr. Jarvis
- Transplant (2020) as Evelyn Roche
- My Salinger Year (2020) as Placement Agent
- Last Call (2020) as Dorothy
- Christmas Ever After (2020) as Kim Simmons
- Le Phoenix (2020)
- My Very Own Circus (2020) as Juge
- The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur (2020) as Bitzi Baxter (voice)
- Tuning the Brain with Music (2020) as Narration
- The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) as Adam's Mother
- Double Holiday (2019) as Ruth Hoffman
- POSE (2018) as Neighbour #2
- A Majestic Christmas (2018) as Ella
- The Bold Type (2017) as Dr. Gerard
- Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017) as Mrs. Glatt
- Reel Women Seen (2017) as 1st Assistant Director
- Nine Lives (2016) as Tom's secretary
- Shut In (2016) as Joan
- Iqaluit (2016) as Infirmière en chef
- Oh What a Wonderful Feeling (2016)
- Brooklyn (2015) as Mrs. Fiorello
- Pawn Sacrifice (2015) as Party Guest #1 (Fischer Apt.)
- My Internship in Canada (2015) as Allison
- First Response (2015) as Bryan's Supervisor
- Mensonges (2014) as Teresa Moro
- Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery (2013) as Brigette Cohen
- Goon (2012) as Mrs. Glatt
- Being Human (2011) as Ilana Myers
- Face Divided (2011) as Nurse Sue Wilcox
- 18 to Life (2010)
- Barney's Version (2010) as Massage Parlour Madame
- Final Verdict (2009) as Judge Mary Adler
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008) as Detective Newcombe
- Surviving My Mother (2007) as Clara
- Killer Wave (2007) as Annabelle
- The Business (2006)
- Audition (2005) as Joan, l'intermédiaire
- Postcards from Buster (2004) as Bitzi Baxter (voice)
- Baby for Sale (2004) as Kathy Williamson
- Wicked Minds (2003) as Detective Clarkson
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Feline, Friends and Family (2003) as Mama Shao Fun Miao
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Cat Tales and Celebrations (2003) as Mama Shao Fun Miao
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Sagwa's Storybook World (2003) as Mama Shao Fun Miao
- Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat: Great Purr-formances (2003) as Mama Shao Fun Miao
- Pig City (2002)
- Savage Messiah (2002) as Woman / Curling Team #1
- Scent of Danger (2002) as Connie
- Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (2002) as Bitzi Baxter (voice)
- The Stork Derby (2002) as Gina Bonagio
- Largo Winch (2001) as Susan D'Acosta
- Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
- Wedding Night (2001)
- 2001: A Space Travesty (2000) as Spaceport Customs Officer
- Isn't She Great (2000) as Sylvia
- Stardom (2000)
- Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000) as Bitzi / Old Woman (voice)
- A Walk on the Moon (1999) as Eleanor Gelfand
- Home Team (1999) as Woman in Funeral Home
- Requiem for Murder (1999) as Andrea Farquar
- Random Encounter (1998) as Sharon
- Going to Kansas City (1998) as Ruth Malone
- Caillou (1997) as Miss Martin (voice)
- Figure It Out (1997) as Self
- Suspicious Minds (1997) as Lydia
- Midnight Man (1997) as Myra
- In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1997) as Gina
- Afterglow (1997) as Judy the Waitress
- Arthur (1996) as Bitzi Baxter (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Ruth (Voice)
- The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996) as Detective Sharon Delancey
- Poverty and Other Delights (1996) as Pénitente de l'Oratoire
- Everything to Gain (1996) as Rosa Winters
- Rowing Through (1996) as Alexandra
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) as New Yorker Secretary
- Love & Human Remains (1994)
- By Woman's Hand (1994) as Prudence Heward (voice)
- Sirens (1993) as Amy Shapiro
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Ellen
- The Final Heist (1991) as Marie
- The Quarrel (1991) as Freda
- American Playhouse (1982) as Freda
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ellen David best known for?
Ellen David is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Couple Across the Street (2026), Ghosts (2021), Fatherhood (2021), Transplant (2020).
When and where was Ellen David born?
Ellen David was born on December 18, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
How many credits does Ellen David have?
Ellen David has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Ellen David's background in cinema and television?
Ellen David is a Canadian actress born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has appeared in various animated and live-action roles, including Tripping the Rift, Arthur, The Little Lulu Show, and Law & Order. David has received recognition for her performances, including a co-nomination for a 2007 Gemini Award for Best Ense...