ELLIA ENGLISH

'Ellia English' is an American stage, film and television actress.

Contents

Biography

Early life

Personal life

Career

Filmography

Television

Theatre

References

External links

Biography

Early life

After graduating from high school, ahead of her time, she attended as one of their solo recording artists. (L.A.|Los Angeles) was calling and Ellia made the move. Ellia was a series regular (as Helen King) on The Jamie Foxx Show, which now can now still be seen regularly in syndication. Other television credits include Martin, Sinbad, Empty Nest, The Five Mrs. Buchanans, Love & War, Get Smart, and Thea. She was featured in the made for television movies The Innocent, The Barefoot Executive, and Based on an Untrue Story. And, on the silver screen, Ellia was featured in Wildcats, Sidewalk Stories, Rain Without Thunder, Block Beatuty and Girlfriends. Ellia currently devotes her time to Big Sisters of Los Angeles and several other children's organizations. Also, in her spare time, Ellia enjoys playing the flute, the piano, reading, walking, biking am many other outdoor activities.

Personal life

English is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc.

Career

English is perhaps best known for her role as Aunt Helen on ''The Jamie Foxx Show.'' English was featured in a central role in the show, and was paired onscreen with Garett Morris, who plays her husband Jr. King.

Filmography

★ ''Semi-Pro'' (2008 post-production).... Quincy

★ ''Good Luck Chuck'' (2007).... Reba

★ ''Woman Thou Art Loosed'' (2004).... Prison Official

★ ''Matchups'' (2003 V).... Lynn Williams

Television

★ ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' ... Auntie Rae (2007)

★ ''The Jamie Foxx Show'' .... Aunt Helen King (97 episodes, 1996-2001)
''Always and Forever'' (2001 TV Episode) .... Aunt Helen King
''Bachelor Party'' (2000) TV Episode) .... Aunt Helen King
''Cupid'' (2000 TV Episode) .... Aunt Helen King
''If the Shoe Fits... (2000 TV Episode) .... Aunt Helen King
''Shakin' and Fakin''' (2000 TV Episode) .... Aunt Helen King
''92 more''

★ ''Martin'' ....Mrs. Booker (3 episodes, 1994-1996))
''Kicked to the Curb'' (1996 TV Episode) .... Mrs. Booker
''Go Tell It on the Martin'' (1994 TV Episode) .... Mrs. Booker
''The Closer I Get to You'' (1994 TV Episode) .... Mrs. Booker

★ ''The 5 Mrs. Buchanans'' (1 episode, 1994).... Social Worker
''Spare the Rod, Spoil the Buchanans'' .... Social Worker

★ ''The Innocent'' (1994) (TV).... Rev. Poppy

★ ''The Sinbad Show'' (1 episode, 1994).... Receptionist ... aka Sinbad (UK)
(Adoption) (1994) (TV Episode) .... Reception

★ ''Based on an Untrue Story)'' (1993) (TV) .... Sister Love

★ ''Great Performances'' (1 episode, 1989) .... Queenie
(Showboat) (TV Episode, 1989) .... Queenie

★ ''Wildcats'' (1986) (Uncredited) .... Marva ... aka First and Goal

★ ''Fame'' (1 episode, 1982) .... Sheila
(Metamorphosis) (1982) (TV Episode) ... Sheila

Theatre

★ ''Love in the Nick of Tyme''

★ ''Ain't Misbehavin'''

★ ''Ma Rainey's Black Bottom''

★ ''Colored Museum''

★ ''Dreamgirls''

★ ''Romeo and Juliet''

★ ''Spunk''

★ ''Showboat''

★ ''Barnum''

★ ''Nunsense''

★ ''One Mo' Time''

References

External links

★ http://uweekly.com/newsmag/05-02-2007/5532
REDIRECT TO The Jamie Foxx Show