Ellen David

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.1097

Gender

Female

Birthday

18-Dec-1960

Age

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Also Known As
  • Ellen Cohen
  • 엘렌 데이빗

Ellen David

Biography

Ellen David is a Canadian actress. She was co-nominated for a 2007 Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in The Business episode Check Please and nominated for a 2005 Prix Gemeaux for Meilleur rôle de soutien féminin : comédie (Best supporting actress: Comedy). She also won the Award of Excellence from the Montreal chapter of the ACTRA Awards in 2015. Her other animated and live-action roles include: Tripping the Rift, Arthur, The Little Lulu Show, Mambo Italiano, Law & Order, Ciao Bella, Naked Josh, For Better or For Worse, Mona the Vampire, Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings, Postcards from Buster, Animal Crackers, Fred's Head, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Pig City, Daft Planet, What's with Andy?, Splinter Cell, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Sirens, Largo Winch, 2001: A Space Travesty, A Walk on the Moon, Random Encounter, Afterglow, Moose TV, Caillou, Princess Sissi, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Lucky Luke, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures, Spaced Out, Billy and Buddy, Marsupilami, Wunschpunsch, Edward, A Miss Mallard Mystery, Winx Club, Prudence Gumshoe, Pet Pals, Creepschool, The Kids from Room 402, Kitou, Tupu, Shaolin Kids, The Bellflower Bunnies, Fred the Caveman, Jim Button, X-DuckX, My Goldfish Is Evil!, Lola and Virginia, The Tofus, Potatoes and Dragons, Tommy and Oscar, Nunavut, Dragon Hunters, Mica, Wombat City, Gene Fusion, Iron Nose, Martin Morning, Kit and Kaboodle, Okura, Pinocchio 3000, Deadbolt, Barney's Version, Urban Angel, Scent of Murder, Going to Kansas City, Fatal Affair, Street Legal, Night Heat and 18 to Life.


Credits

Reel Women Seen Reel Women Seen (2017) Character: 1st Assistant Director
Tells the story of the realities faced by women in the film and TV industry yet simultaneously depicts the necessary, possible and achievable ways to transform them. The story is set in common TV backdrops – from a police procedural to a sitcom (complete with laugh track), to a medical drama, to a webisode series.
Rowing Through Rowing Through (1996) Character: Alexandra
Based on the real-life story of American rower Tiff Wood (Colin Ferguson), an athlete determined to realize his goal of winning gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Wood's dream is shattered when the U.S. boycotts the games, and he must refocus his life towards making the team four years later, with the odds against him.
Joyeux Calvaire Joyeux Calvaire (1996) Character: Pénitente de l'Oratoire
Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking for Stanley, Marcel’s only friend, they meet an unlikely crowd of extravagant characters. Each has a story to tell, his hope to share.
The Quarrel The Quarrel (1991) Character: Freda
Montreal 1948. On Rosh Hashanah, Chaim (a Yiddish writer) is forced to think of his religion when he's asked to be the tenth in a minyan. As he sits in the park, he suddenly sees an old friend whom he hasn't seen since they quarrelled when they were yeshiva students together. Hersh, a rabbi, survived Auschwitz and his faith was strengthened by his ordeal, while Chaim escaped the Nazis, but had lost his faith long before. The two walk together, reminisce, and argue passionately about themselves, their actions, their lives, their religion, their old quarrel, and their friendship.
Oh What a Wonderful Feeling Oh What a Wonderful Feeling (2016) Character: N/A
Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires. Nor any truck.
Face Divided Face Divided (2011) Character: Nurse Sue Wilcox
Summer of 1989, twenty one year old Debbie is a young wife and mother, desperately longing for her carefree, teenage ways after being thrust into motherhood. She is confined to a hospital exam room after her 4-year-old daughter has been in an accident. Feeling helpless to her present situation and her looming future, the only thing Debbie finds comfort in is her husband Freddie and their illustrious past. Based on the play by Edward Allan Baker.
Office Games Office Games (2022) Character: Maureen Spearhead
A socially awkward and obsessive gamer dwelling in the comforts of his parents' basement is forced to embark on a quest, to get a life. In order to do so, he will have to LVL UP, survive RL and become a true hero by slaying corporate mobs.
This Isn't How I Pictured It This Isn't How I Pictured It (2025) Character: Doctor Lewis
A young aspiring model has a very, very bad day, and starts to reconsider her career choice in the fashion industry.
Requiem for Murder Requiem for Murder (1999) Character: Andrea Farquar
Anne Winslow hosts a popular classical music radio show. Detective Lou Heinz discovers Anne is connected to a series of murders in which the victim is killed via poisoned wine while a radio is tuned into her show. It seems that each victim had wronged Anne in some way and whoever is sending her roses may be the killer.
Tuning the Brain with Music Tuning the Brain with Music (2020) Character: Narration
Where does music live in the human brain? How and in what form, does a sound, a song, a musical piece become an embedded emotion, image, memory or unforgettable melody? How and why does music succeed, often very quickly, in transforming the physiology and neural connections of the human brain, from a baby in gestation to our last breath? Tuning the Brain with Music is a documentary film that introduces us to the spectacular transformative powers that music has on the plasticity and anatomy of the human brain in a sustainable way. The stories at the heart of the film are many and varied: there are premature babies who in intensive care units are appeased by music therapy sessions; Canadian veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress that music has saved from suicide; autistic girls who have formed a rock band; survivors of cancer and stroke for whom music has been an integral part of their medical healing protocol; and homeless youth for whom music is their lifeline.
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Cat Tales and Celebrations Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Cat Tales and Celebrations (2003) Character: Mama Shao Fun Miao
This double bill of engrossing fun features the adventurous feline from the mind of celebrated author Amy Tan. Includes the episodes in "Cat Tales" ("How Sagwa Got Her Colors," "Fur Coat" and "Stinky Tofu") and "Feline Festivities" ("New Year's Cleanup," "By the Light of the Moon" and "Ba-Do and the Lantern Festival"). All in all, they're purrfect!
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Feline, Friends and Family Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Feline, Friends and Family (2003) Character: Mama Shao Fun Miao
This DVD comprises two full-length videos: SAGWA'S FELINE FRIENDS and SAGWA'S FAMILY TREE. Sagwa is a small cat who learns some very big lessons about friendship as he is rescued by Fu-Fu, the bat, and plays hide-and-seek with the mice. Sagwa's big brother, Dongwa, learns the lessons of being too easily impressed and the value of just being who you are. Sagwa also learns how exciting family history can be when he discovers that the Miao family's ancestors were royal cats, learns the power of art through the magical story of his ancestor, the artist Ming Miao, and the folly of the Foolish Magistrate who nearly gave away a member of the Miao family
Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery (2013) Character: Brigette Cohen
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team arrive in Three Pines to solve the unusual murder of a much-loved woman and find dark secrets shadowing this usually peaceful village.
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Sagwa's Storybook World Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Sagwa's Storybook World (2003) Character: Mama Shao Fun Miao
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat is an Chinese and Canadian-American animated television series based on a 1994 novel by Amy Tan which aired on PBS Kids. Set c. 1840, during the Qing Dynasty, the young Sagwa and her siblings have fun in her their day-to-day lives while learning and teaching valuable life lessons. This single DVD contains two full-length programs: Cat Nights, Flights, and Delights including the episodes "Firefly Nights," "Fu-Fu's Full Moon Flight" and "Shei-Hu's Secret" Feline Frenzy including the episodes "Explorer's Club," "Treasure Hunters," and "Sick Day"
Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat: Great Purr-formances Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat: Great Purr-formances (2003) Character: Mama Shao Fun Miao
Sing along with Sagwa, Sheegwa, and Dongwa as they learn to resolve conflict over purr-fect performances and join them as they make friends with a roaming panda, a whistling pigeon and other animals! This DVD includes two full-length videos: Kitty Concerto and Sagwa's Petting Zoo.
The Final Heist The Final Heist (1991) Character: Marie
David King is an art thief who has retired to devote his time to his daughter on whom he dotes. He hasn't counted, however, on a mysterious gang who don't believe he is ready for retirement and who kidnap his daughter Gillian. If he doesn't do one more heist for them Gillian will be murdered.
Final Verdict Final Verdict (2009) Character: Judge Mary Adler
After eight years, a man in prison for murder has his conviction overturned, now in search of answers the District Attorney who put him there finds her life in danger when those involved in the original trial begin to turn up dead.
Stardom Stardom (2000) Character: N/A
A young girl is plucked from small-town obscurity and thrust into the spotlight of the glamorous world of super-models.
2001: A Space Travesty 2001: A Space Travesty (2000) Character: Spaceport Customs Officer
When odd reports are received through official channels stating that the President of the United States is being held captive on a secret international moon base called Vegan and that he has been replaced on Earth by a clone, the US Marshall Service immediately sends their 'best' man, Dix, on the mission.
Brooklyn Brooklyn (2015) Character: Mrs. Fiorello
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
Shut In Shut In (2016) Character: Joan
A widowed child psychologist lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. When caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever.
L'audition L'audition (2005) Character: Joan, l'intermédiaire
Louis is "repo man" who is no stranger to strong-arm tactics in his work, but he has dreamed of becoming an actor since he was a child. When his cousin helps him get an audition, Louis gets the help of a famous actor to secretly help rehearse his scenes. He doesn't even tell his girlfriend Suzie. But Suzie also has a secret; she's pregnant and doesn't want her child to grow up in an atmosphere of violence.
Christmas Ever After Christmas Ever After (2020) Character: Kim Simmons
Popular romance novelist Izzi Simmons spends every Christmas at her favorite snowy bed & breakfast, but this year, she's faced with an impending deadline and a severe case of writer's block. Luckily, inspiration strikes in the unlikely form of the B&B's new owner Matt, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the handsome hero from Izzi's novels. As both partake in the lodge's annual itinerary of Christmas activities, Izzi's writer's block is cured and the first pages of her and Matt's own love story may just be beginning.
Nine Lives Nine Lives (2016) Character: Tom's secretary
A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.
Goon Goon (2012) Character: Mrs. Glatt
Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.
Midnight Man Midnight Man (1997) Character: Myra
British soldiers force a recently captured IRA terrorist to cooperate with them and then assign him to go undercover with a gang of terrorists and prevent them from killing the U.S. President. But the spy isn't in long before he realizes that the first plot is but a ruse for a more sinister scheme that could result in trouble between China and Great Britain.
Suspicious Minds Suspicious Minds (1997) Character: Lydia
Jack Ramsey (Patrick Bergin) is a private detective in the vein of Philip Marlowe who finds himself romantically involved with the woman he's supposed to spy on, and she's no good! Multiple murders take place and Ramsey makes it his goal to solve the complicated case while still retaining his own sanity, which is hard to do. Meanwhile the mysterious Vic Mulvey (Gary Busey) hides out in the woods touting an assault rifle, might he somehow be involved? You better make yourselves ready for one hell of a neo-noir-istic thrill ride, because this is it!
Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre Guibord s'en va-t-en guerre (2015) Character: Allison
Guibord is an independent Member of Parliament who represents Prescott-Makadewà-Rapides-aux Outardes, a vast county in Northern Quebec. As the entire country watches, Guibord unwillingly finds himself in the awkward position of holding the decisive vote to determine whether Canada will go to war. Accompanied by his wife, his daughter and an idealistic intern from Haiti named Sovereign, Guibord travels across his district in order to consult his constituents. While groups of lobbyists get involved in a debate that spins out of control, the MP will have to face his own conscience. 'My Internship in Canada' is a biting political satire in which politicians, citizens and lobbyists go head-to-head tearing democracy to shreds. Film starring Suzanne Clément, Patrick Huard and Mardy Men
Last Call Last Call (2020) Character: Dorothy
Last Call is a fictional account of the final days of exuberant and notorious Welsh poet Dylan Thomas as he sets out on a final poetry tour of New York. Desperate for money and with a wife and three children dependent on him, Thomas accepts a job believing it is beneath him. He spends his time in the city drinking at the White Horse Tavern and becoming increasingly ill between poetry readings. Everything comes to a head when he goes on a bender so extreme he cannot perform the last lecture, makes a scene at the bar, and has his final drink while ruminating on life, death, and the concept of love.
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) Character: New Yorker Secretary
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur (2020) Character: Bitzi Baxter (voice)
Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means to be family.
Mlle Bottine Mlle Bottine (2024) Character: Jennifer
Philippe, an opera composer in search of inspiration, is forced to take in Simone, his rebellious, eccentric niece whose best friend is a skunk. Despite their diametrically opposed personalities, Philippe and Simone quickly discover that they may need each other more than they first thought.
Isn't She Great Isn't She Great (2000) Character: Sylvia
An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann.
Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (2002) Character: Bitzi Baxter (voice)
When the prospect of an Elwood City concert by the Backstreet Boys drives everyone else into a frenzy, a disgusted Francine decides to counter with an "anti-cute" band of her own called U Stink. But things don't go quite the way she had planned.
Savage Messiah Savage Messiah (2002) Character: Woman / Curling Team #1
As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.
Iqaluit Iqaluit (2016) Character: Infirmière en chef
Travelling to the Arctic for the first time, Carmen arrives in Iqaluit to tend to her husband, Gilles, a construction worker who has been seriously injured. Trying to get to the bottom of what happened, she strikes up a friendship with Noah, Gilles' Inuk friend, and realizes they share a similar story. Together, Carmen and Noah head out on the Frobisher Bay - she, looking for answers to her questions; he, trying to stop his son from committing what can't be undone.
Home Team Home Team (1999) Character: Woman in Funeral Home
Henry Butler is a professional athlete with a little Pete Rose in him. His athletic interests go beyond the playing field and into the gambling dens. Convicted for his addiction, the soccer player is assigned to community service at a children's home as a condition of his parole. The home attempts to exploit his soccer skills by forming a team. Butler takes no interest, though, until the home burns down and the team begins playing for their homes instead of personal pride or a payoff.
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) Character: Adam's Mother
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
The Stork Derby The Stork Derby (2002) Character: Gina Bonagio
The woman who birthed the most children in the City of Toronto within a certain time period would inherit a fortune in the midst of the Great Depression
Nuit de noces Nuit de noces (2001) Character: N/A
Florence and Nicolas live happily together. Until the sister of Nicolas them points to a contest you get to win the first prize, a wedding with all expenses paid in Niagara Falls. Without thinking twice, decide to marry. Following on from then occur a series of inexplicable events that will make their relationship is complicated by the discovery of the extravagances of his family
Spinning Gold Spinning Gold (2023) Character: Ruth Bogatz
A biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co-founder of Casablanca Records.
Random Encounter Random Encounter (1998) Character: Sharon
Alicia, a promising young PR executive, goes home with a handsome stranger, only for the pair to be attacked by a woman with a knife. Alicia kills the woman in self-defense, but then finds herself framed for murder. Unraveling the mystery, Alicia finds herself plunged into a web of deceit from which there seems to be no escape.
Pawn Sacrifice Pawn Sacrifice (2015) Character: Party Guest #1 (Fischer Apt.)
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Mon cirque à moi Mon cirque à moi (2020) Character: Juge
A girl who comes from a long line of circus performers tries to fulfill her dream of going to private school.
Arthur's Perfect Christmas Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000) Character: Bitzi / Old Woman (voice)
Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.
Fatherhood Fatherhood (2021) Character: Dr. Jarvis
A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.
Scent of Danger Scent of Danger (2002) Character: Connie
FBI agent Carol Blue was unwilling to take local help in the case of the kidnapping of little Zoe Hendricks, but ex-cop Chris Milos' private investigation bureau proves just too good. His dog handler, Brenna Shaw, and her Alsatian, Brie, find the kidnapper holding Zoe and dropping the kid in the water on purpose so he can escape. They soon conclude it's not a ransom case but more personal, are contacted under the Biblical name Gideon 'judge', and get caught up in his macabre, vindictive games and gruesome logic
Wicked Minds Wicked Minds (2003) Character: Detective Clarkson
Holden returns home from college and is surprised to find his overpowering competitive father married to a much younger woman Lana. Holden quickly falls for the beauty and charisma of his step mother. A passionate affair begins between son and stepmother.
Single on the 25th Single on the 25th (2025) Character: N/A
After Nell’s family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, she decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own — and crosses paths with her neighbor, who is “happily unattached.”
Barney's Version Barney's Version (2010) Character: Massage Parlour Madame
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
The Couple Across the Street The Couple Across the Street (2026) Character: Rachel Sullivan
When a family seeks refuge with their "doomsday prepper" neighbors during a community lockdown, they start to suspect their hosts have dangerous intentions, until a shocking twist reveals the real threat was far closer than they ever imagined.
Goon: Last of the Enforcers Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017) Character: Mrs. Glatt
During a pro lockout, Doug "The Thug" Glatt is injured and must choose whether to defend his team against a dangerous new enemy, or be there for his wife as she prepares to give birth to his daughter.
The Gardener The Gardener (2026) Character: Diana
Cosmetics heiress Sabena Weathers, battling a hostile takeover of her company, finds solace and renewal at a remote mountain cottage, where she connects with a mysterious gardener.
Baby for Sale Baby for Sale (2004) Character: Kathy Williamson
A couple discover that the baby girl they're trying to adopt is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. The couple become part of a sting operation to bust the baby-selling ring.
My Salinger Year My Salinger Year (2020) Character: Placement Agent
A college grad takes a clerical job working for the literary agent of the renowned, reclusive writer J.D. Salinger.
Comment survivre à sa mère Comment survivre à sa mère (2007) Character: Clara
Clara's mother is on her death bed as she tells her daughter that she regrets they are not closer. This revelation causes Clara to pursue a closer relationship with her own daughter, Bianca.
By Woman's Hand By Woman's Hand (1994) Character: Prudence Heward (voice)
In 1920 a group of young Montreal women artists formed the nucleus of what would later become known as the Beaver Hall Hill Group. Members recount how they created an artistic environment of mutual support that lasted for more than three decades.
Everything to Gain Everything to Gain (1996) Character: Rosa Winters
After losing her husband and two daughters in a robbery, Mallory must face up to her bereavement and ensuing depression.
A Majestic Christmas A Majestic Christmas (2018) Character: Ella
Christmas in the charming town of Briar Falls will be bittersweet this year when architect Nell goes back to her hometown having been given the job of turning the historic Majestic Playhouse into a modern multiplex, much to the town’s objections. The Playhouse has been home to their annual Christmas tableaux, which will now have to end after a long and historic tradition to the town. This job is Nell’s first promotion, and one she wishes she hadn’t been chosen for, especially when she meets the new owner of the theater, Connor, whose vision and ideas clash with Nell’s. Since Connor hasn’t had much experience celebrating Christmas, Nell hopes that if she can give him a crash course in Christmas during the town’s Twelve Day Festival, that he might just change his mind about modernizing the Majestic.
In the Presence of Mine Enemies In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1997) Character: Gina
In the Warsau ghetto of 1943, one man's struggle to keep his family together leads him to the ultimate crisis of faith and one final chance at redemption.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008) Character: Detective Newcombe
Dr. Henry Jekyll is a well-regarded physician whose evenings are spent researching a rare and sacred Amazonian flower so potent it's said to literally separate the soul, giving life to man's Dark Self. The obsessive experiments to isolate its psychotropic properties happen to coincide with a series of brutal murders gripping the city with fear. Jekyll knows it's no coincidence. While his nights are lost to him, he awakens with bloody mementos and violent memories of the screams of his victims.
Afterglow Afterglow (1997) Character: Judy the Waitress
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.
Love & Human Remains Love & Human Remains (1994) Character: N/A
In a Canadian metropolis, failed actor David shares a place with the bookish Candy, whom he dated before coming out as gay. While David, who now waits tables, pursues an aimless romance with a younger coworker, Candy dabbles in both same-sex and heterosexual affairs. As David and Candy's odd assortment of friends — including a telepathic sex worker and an ill-tempered yuppie — pass in and out of their beds, a serial murder stalks the city's women.
A Walk on the Moon A Walk on the Moon (1999) Character: Eleanor Gelfand
The world of a young housewife is turned upside down when she has an affair with a free-spirited blouse salesman.
Double Holiday Double Holiday (2019) Character: Ruth Hoffman
Rebecca must throw the company holiday party with office rival, Chris. It coincides with Hanukkah, so she must juggle her work, family traditions, and nemesis to make the party a success.



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