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Chris Ellis

Bio: Chris Ellis is an American film and television actor who was born April 14, 1956 in Dallas, Texas. Ellis always wanted to be an actor because of television
Born: Sat, Apr 14 1956
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Chris Ellis is 68 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Ghost Trap
The Ghost Trap
Chris Ellis was 68 in The Ghost Trap as 'Doug Kane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2024
Poster of Silo
Silo
Chris Ellis was 65 in Silo as 'Mr. Adler'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2021
Poster of Kenny
Kenny
Chris Ellis was 62 in Kenny as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 2018
Poster of The Oath
The Oath
Chris Ellis was 62 in The Oath as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of What Still Remains
What Still Remains
Chris Ellis was 62 in What Still Remains as 'Harvey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 2018
Poster of The Show
The Show
Chris Ellis was 61 in The Show as 'Keller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of Amelia 2.0
Amelia 2.0
Chris Ellis was 61 in Amelia 2.0 as 'Senator Thaddeus Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2017
Poster of Pitching Tents
Pitching Tents
Chris Ellis was 60 in Pitching Tents as 'Principal Don Bishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of Jessabelle
Jessabelle
Chris Ellis was 58 in Jessabelle as 'Sheriff Pruitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of The Guest
The Guest
Chris Ellis was 58 in The Guest as 'Hendricks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2014
Poster of Faults
Faults
Chris Ellis was 57 in Faults as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 2014
Poster of The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises
Chris Ellis was 56 in The Dark Knight Rises as 'Fr. Reilly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of Teenage Dirtbag
Teenage Dirtbag
Chris Ellis was 53 in Teenage Dirtbag as 'Pops'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2009
Poster of G-Force
G-Force
Chris Ellis was 53 in G-Force as 'NSA Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Crazy
Crazy
Chris Ellis was 51 in Crazy as 'Glen the Carousel Manager'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 2008
Poster of Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill
Chris Ellis was 51 in Gospel Hill as 'L Donn Murray'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2008
Poster of Transformers
Transformers
Chris Ellis was 51 in Transformers as 'Admiral Brigham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 2007
Poster of Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard
Chris Ellis was 51 in Live Free or Die Hard as 'Scalvino'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 2007
Poster of Believe in Me
Believe in Me
Chris Ellis was 50 in Believe in Me as 'Jim Stovall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Sissy Frenchfry
Sissy Frenchfry
Chris Ellis was 50 in Sissy Frenchfry as 'Willinger McDodey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane
Chris Ellis was 49 in Fun with Dick and Jane as 'Vice President - Grand Cayman Bank'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 2005
Poster of The Devil's Rejects
The Devil's Rejects
Chris Ellis was 49 in The Devil's Rejects as 'Coggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of The Island
The Island
Chris Ellis was 49 in The Island as 'Aces & Spades Barman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Tiger Cruise
Tiger Cruise
Chris Ellis was 48 in Tiger Cruise as 'Captain Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Chris Ellis was 48 in Helter Skelter as 'Sgt. Whiteley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Death and Texas
Death and Texas
Chris Ellis was 47 in Death and Texas as 'Phillip Brodeur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of In Enemy Hands
In Enemy Hands
Chris Ellis was 47 in In Enemy Hands as 'Samuel Littleton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2004
Poster of My Dinner with Jimi
My Dinner with Jimi
Chris Ellis was 46 in My Dinner with Jimi as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 2003
Poster of Love Liza
Love Liza
Chris Ellis was 46 in Love Liza as 'Patriot Model Aeronautics Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 2002
Poster of Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Chris Ellis was 46 in Catch Me If You Can as 'Special Agent Witkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 2002
Poster of Beyond the City Limits
Beyond the City Limits
Chris Ellis was 45 in Beyond the City Limits as 'Det. Hanson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 2001
Poster of Domestic Disturbance
Domestic Disturbance
Chris Ellis was 45 in Domestic Disturbance as 'Detective Warren'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2001
Poster of Daddy and Them
Daddy and Them
Chris Ellis was 45 in Daddy and Them as 'Dewey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Chris Ellis was 45 in Planet of the Apes as 'Commander Karl Vasich'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2001
Poster of The Watcher
The Watcher
Chris Ellis was 44 in The Watcher as 'Hollis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2000
Poster of October Sky
October Sky
Chris Ellis was 42 in October Sky as 'Principal Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of Home Fries
Home Fries
Chris Ellis was 42 in Home Fries as 'Henry Lever'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Armageddon
Armageddon
Chris Ellis was 42 in Armageddon as 'Flight Director Clark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Chris Ellis was 42 in Godzilla as 'General Anderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1998
Poster of Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
Chris Ellis was 41 in Wag the Dog as 'Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Sparkler
Sparkler
Chris Ellis was 41 in Sparkler as 'Buddy #1'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Bean
Bean
Chris Ellis was 41 in Bean as 'Detective Butler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Con Air
Con Air
Chris Ellis was 41 in Con Air as 'BOP Official Grant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1997
Poster of Her Costly Affair
Her Costly Affair
Chris Ellis was 40 in Her Costly Affair as 'Wes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1996
Poster of That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!
Chris Ellis was 40 in That Thing You Do! as 'Phil Horace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk
Chris Ellis was 40 in If These Walls Could Talk as 'Crowd Leader'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of The Tie That Binds
The Tie That Binds
Chris Ellis was 39 in The Tie That Binds as 'Security Guard #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Chris Ellis was 39 in Apollo 13 as 'Deke Slayton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
Chris Ellis was 39 in Crimson Tide as 'Additional Magician'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1995
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Chris Ellis was 39 in A Little Princess as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1995
Poster of In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Chris Ellis was 37 in In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance as 'News Vendor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1994
Poster of Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values
Chris Ellis was 37 in Addams Family Values as 'Moving Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues
Chris Ellis was 37 in Undercover Blues as 'Burt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of My Cousin Vinny
My Cousin Vinny
Chris Ellis was 35 in My Cousin Vinny as 'J.T.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder
Chris Ellis was 34 in Days of Thunder as 'Harlem Hoogerhyde'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Chris Ellis was 25 in Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as 'Clown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 9-1-1: Lone Star
9-1-1: Lone Star
Chris Ellis was 63+ in 9-1-1: Lone Star as 'Derek Poole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2020
Poster of Homecoming
Homecoming
Chris Ellis was 62+ in Homecoming as 'Richard Lehmann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Chris Ellis was 61+ in Young Sheldon as 'Marty Steinbecker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of K.C. Undercover
K.C. Undercover
Chris Ellis was 58+ in K.C. Undercover as 'Christos Markos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2015
Poster of Political Animals
Political Animals
Chris Ellis was 56+ in Political Animals as 'Jubal Jacobs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2012
Poster of The Finder
The Finder
Chris Ellis was 55+ in The Finder as 'Warden Nick Larsen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2012
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Chris Ellis was 54+ in Fairly Legal as 'Maddox Resor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Law & Order: LA
Law & Order: LA
Chris Ellis was 54+ in Law & Order: LA as 'Walter Exley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of Justified
Justified
Chris Ellis was 53+ in Justified as 'Douglas Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of Warehouse 13
Warehouse 13
Chris Ellis was 53+ in Warehouse 13 as 'Colonel Arnold Cassell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Chris Ellis was 52+ in The Mentalist as 'Sherrif Mullery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Chris Ellis was 51+ in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as 'Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
Chris Ellis was 51+ in Mad Men as 'Del Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Chris Ellis was 51+ in Burn Notice as 'Virgil Watkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of The Unit
The Unit
Chris Ellis was 49+ in The Unit as 'Congressman Bruce Gelber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Chris Ellis was 49+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Captain Ken Nilsen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Chris Ellis was 49+ in Criminal Minds as 'Sheriff Rhodes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of The Office
The Office
Chris Ellis was 48+ in The Office as 'Chris O'Keefe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2005
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Chris Ellis was 48+ in CSI: NY as 'Vincent Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Chris Ellis was 48+ in Veronica Mars as 'Reverend Ted Capistrano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Chris Ellis was 47+ in Cold Case as 'Jim Horn (2008)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Chris Ellis was 47+ in NCIS as 'John DeLuca (uncredited), John Deluca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Chris Ellis was 47+ in Las Vegas as 'Dr. Sassen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Chris Ellis was 46+ in Birds of Prey as 'Larry Ketterly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 09 2002
Poster of First Monday
First Monday
Chris Ellis was 45+ in First Monday
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2002
Poster of Alias
Alias
Chris Ellis was 45+ in Alias as 'Agent Chapman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
Chris Ellis was 45+ in Six Feet Under as 'Construction Worker #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Chris Ellis was 44+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Clinton Malton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Roswell
Roswell
Chris Ellis was 43+ in Roswell as 'T. Greer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Chris Ellis was 43+ in The West Wing as 'Congressman Fields'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Chris Ellis was 43+ in Family Law as 'Mr. Reese'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Chris Ellis was 41+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Bob Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Chris Ellis was 40+ in Millennium as 'Jim Penseyres'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Chris Ellis was 40+ in The Pretender as 'Daniel Crockett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Chris Ellis was 40+ in Promised Land as 'Brian Pascal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Chris Ellis was 40+ in Arliss as 'Henneman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Chris Ellis was 39+ in Space: Above and Beyond as 'Adm. Stenner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of Murder One
Murder One
Chris Ellis was 39+ in Murder One as 'Mr. Switzer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Chris Ellis was 38+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Chris Ellis was 37+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Leonard Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Chris Ellis was 37+ in The X-Files as 'Sheriff Lance Hindt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Chris Ellis was 36+ in Melrose Place as 'Cop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992