Kerry Ellis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kerry Ellis
Occupation	Stage Actress
Date Of Birth	May 6, 1979(1979-05-06)
Age	45
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Taurus

Kerry Ellis Biography

Kerry Ellis is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actress who was born on May 6, 1979 in England, England, United Kingdom. Award- winning theater actress and musician who has performed in classic shows like Oliver! and Wicked.

She played Beth in the theater production of The War of the Worlds, which initially starred Richard Burton.

Kerry Jane Ellis (born 6 May 1979) is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before attending Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16.

Whilst attending Stowmarket High School, she completed work experience with Starmakers, a company of holiday entertainers, at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton-on-Sea. She also spent the summers of 1995 and 1997 with the company to earn money by singing many of their cabaret shows. Having left school at 16, Ellis turned to Laine Theatre Arts, an independent performing arts college, where she spent three years to gain a national diploma in musical theatre. “It was an incredible three years where I learnt a great deal about myself, the industry and came away feeling part of something special,” she remembers. Ellis was also in the same year as fellow musical theatre actress Louise Dearman. By the time she graduated in 1998, Ellis had appeared in a number of professional pantomimes for E&B productions including Dick Whittington (1995) and Aladdin (1996) across theatres in the UK as well as performing the title role in Cinderella (1997) at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea.

She married James Townsend in 2011.

Kerry Ellis Net Worth

Kerry Ellis is one of the richest Stage Actress from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kerry Ellis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her first role was in The Wizard of Oz when she was nine years old.

She worked in the film production of My Fair Lady from 1998 to 2002.

Kerry Jane Ellis was born on 6 May 1979 in Haughley near Stowmarket in Suffolk, the daughter of Sandra Ann Reed and Terry John Ellis. Describing herself as a hyperactive young girl, she attended dance classes at the Ann Holland School of Theatre Dance and performed in local shows and pantomimes whilst also enjoying swimming and horse-riding. Her first stage role was in The Wizard of Oz at the Wolsey Theatre in nearby Ipswich where she played a Munchkin at the age of 9. After successful audition, she also spent the summer of 1990 with the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kerry Ellis Dating?

According to our records, Kerry Ellis married to James Townsend. As of December 1, 2023, Kerry Ellis’s is not dating anyone.

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“Kerry [had] been in rehearsals throughout the run but she didn’t find out until late afternoon that she was going on. She was scared and excited but enjoyed it,” said agent Greatorex with first understudy Jay adding, “She was fantastic. She probably showed me up” while Ellis concluded, “I was nervous but once I was on stage the nerves disappeared and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.” She played Eliza Doolitte on a total of five occasions and departed from the company in July 2002. “I have particularly fond memories of this, my first West End show, and the experience I gained from the cast and creatives was fantastic,” she reflected. She also stated, “It was a great step up for me. It was important not just in the type of show it was but also in getting my face known.”

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Kerry Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Kerry Ellis celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.

Ellis continued her theatrical endeavours, playing Eva Cassidy in a 2004 workshop production of Way Beyond Blue, a Trevor Nunn-directed and Imogen Stubbs-written piece, in addition to being cast as Ellen in a UK tour of Miss Saigon, again pairing with producer Cameron Mackintosh. She went into rehearsals for Miss Saigon at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in Islington before performances commenced on 14 June 2004 at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. A critic professed: “Although not on stage much, the brief moments with [Ellis’] Ellen are emotional and compassionate as well as vocally beautiful.”

Did Kerry Ellis go on the voice?

In January 2012, Ellis auditioned for the debut series of The Voice UK , a reality television singing competition.

What is Kerry Ellis doing?

Suffolk-born West End star Kerry Ellis has had a close working relationship with the guitar legend for nearly two decades. Now she’s recording a new album and heading out on the road with a full orchestral Queen experience.

Does Kerry Ellis have children?

Award-winning actress and singer Kerry Ellis is best known as the star of West End and Broadway musicals ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Wicked’. She’s also mother to a baby boy.

How old is Kerry Ellis?

43 years (May 6, 1979)

Who is Kerry Ellis married to?

James Townsend