Ellen Geer

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Acting

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Gender

Female

Birthday

29-Aug-1941

Age

(85 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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Ellen Geer

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Ellen Ware Geer (born August 29, 1941) is an American actress, professor, screenwriter, film director and theatre director.Geer has enjoyed a long, distinguished career in film and television. She began her career appearing as a nun in the 1968 Richard Lester drama Petulia. Geer followed this with an appearance in 1969's The Reivers with her father, Will Geer. In 1971, Geer played the deceased wife of the lead character in Kotch, appearing throughout the movie in flashbacks. That same year, she became a regular on The Jimmy Stewart Show (which aired until the following year) and had a supporting role in the acclaimed comedy Harold and Maude. In 1974, she starred in two films which she also wrote: Silence and Memory of Us. Both featured her father. The remainder of Geer's 1970s career consisted primarily of guest appearances and made-for-TV movies. TV shows on which she appeared during this time included Police Story, The Streets of San Francisco, Baretta, Barnaby Jones, Charlie's Angels, CHiPs, and two episodes of Fantasy Island. Her TV movie credits during this time included Babe (1975), The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976), The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (1977), and A Shining Season (1979). The only theatrical film on which she worked in the late '70s was Jonathan Kaplan's Over the Edge in 1979. The remainder of her TV credits include guest appearances on Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Waltons, Quincy, M.E., Dallas, The Practice, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, ER, NYPD Blue, and Cold Case. She also had recurring roles on Falcon Crest and Beauty and the Beast. She played future Piper Halliwell on the WB series Charmed in the series finale. In October 2007, the actress returned briefly to Desperate Housewives which she briefly appeared in before. Geer has served since 1978 as Artistic Director of the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, a professional repertory, open-air theater in Topanga Canyon, California. Geer has also served as a Visiting Associate Professor, teaching acting, at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Theater for 12 years.


Credits

Hard Traveling Hard Traveling (1986) Character: Norah Sloan
Set during the Depression, Dan Bessie's film (based on a novel by his father Alvah) stars Ellen Geer as a widow who begins a romance with an uneducated janitor (J.E. Freeman) who is later accused of murder.
Memory of Us Memory of Us (1974) Character: Betty
A young housewife and mother of two tries to cope with growing children and an unfaithful husband.
Silence Silence (1974) Character: Barbara
Barbara and Al adopt Eric, who is deaf and mute, and take him camping in Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Eric becomes lost and is found by a hermit named Crazy Jack, who teaches him how to survive in the woods.
I Want to Live I Want to Live (1983) Character: Mrs. Cooley
The movie tells the story of a woman who struggles and fights to escape the gas chamber being condemned with capital punishment because of her participation in a hold up in which a person was killed.
A Different Affair A Different Affair (1987) Character: Mrs. Williams
A single radio psychiatrist takes in a runaway boy she sponsors in a foster parents program.
Man in the Chair Man in the Chair (2007) Character: Mrs. Erskine
The story of an aspiring young filmmaker's encounter with a grumpy fount of movie lore.
June June (2004) Character: Grandma P.
Young, innocent, and quirky June, a violinist, spends her days working in an oddball Venice coffee shop, her nights rehearsing for a professional music career, and all-hours daydreaming about the beautiful man that's destined just for her. When she actually meets him in her own apartment building, she finds out Jack is engaged to the quintessential gorgeous bitch, Quinn. The conflict ensues and the romance is tested. Whether it's indulging her loony Grandma through rehearsals of her own funeral, or dealing with the overzealous video-store manager and his crush, June stumbles through her potential love life, her best friend Mary at her side.
The Princess and the Cabbie The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) Character: Nellie
A young woman works to overcome her dyslexia with the help of a good-hearted cab driver.
House at the End of the Drive House at the End of the Drive (2014) Character: Eunice Sequoia
When David King purchases a house in the hills far above the angst of Los Angeles, he gets much more than he bargained for when strange and unexplainable occurrences in and around the house begin to take control of his daily life
My Kidnapper, My Love My Kidnapper, My Love (1980) Character: Paula Stanley
Small-time crook Rooney cons his crippled brother, a street-wise news vendor, into snatching a wealthy, emotionally-disturbed runaway to extort money from her parents, but the brother throws the get-rich-quick scheme awry by falling in love with her.
Night Cries Night Cries (1978) Character: Mrs. Whitney
A young woman whose baby died in childbirth refuses to believe it and has dreams that her child is still alive and in danger. A scientist who is conducting experiments about dreams tries to help her.
Phenomenon Phenomenon (1996) Character: Bonnie
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994) Character: Former Skater
Based on the true story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, rivals for the USA Olympic Ice Skating team. When Kerrigan is savagely attacked, people begin to wonder if the intense rivalry between the two was motivation for someone.
My Town My Town (1986) Character: Mother
A series of vignettes based upon an imaginative girl's unique outlook on her community.
Patriot Games Patriot Games (1992) Character: Rose
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.
Midnight Witness Midnight Witness (1993) Character: Valerie
Renegade cops are videotaped murdering a motorist and the witnesses are in danger of being their next victims.
The Postman The Postman (1997) Character: Mrs. Thompson
In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.
The Gold Bracelet The Gold Bracelet (2008) Character: Miss Hanson
When tragedy strikes on 9/11, Arjun Singh (Kavi Raz) and his family -- devout Sikhs who emigrated from India to the suburbs of Los Angeles -- suddenly find themselves as targets of prejudice and discrimination. Trying to distance themselves from terrorists, they explain to once-friendly neighbors how their Sikh culture is nothing like Muslim extremism, but their words largely fall on deaf and suspicious ears. Archana Puran Singh co-stars.
Criminal Criminal (2004) Character: Grandma
Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.
The Wild Pair The Wild Pair (1987) Character: Fern Willis
A strait-laced FBI agent and a hulking, big-hearted narcotics cop team up to track down a drug lord associated with a militant hate group.
When a Man Loves a Woman When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) Character: Woman at Al-Anon
An airline pilot and his wife are forced to face the consequences of her alcoholism when her addictions threaten her life and their daughter's safety. While the woman enters detox, her husband must face the truth of his enabling behavior.
The Visitation The Visitation (2006) Character: Mrs. Macon
In Antioch, the former Father Travis Jordan lost his faith on God three years ago when his beloved wife was murdered and the criminals never found. Suddenly, miracles happen in the little town: the son of the newcomer and veterinary Morgan Elliot survives a car accident without a single scratch; Travis's dog Max revives after being buried; a paraplegic walks; a wounded woman and her father with b
Deadly Lessons Deadly Lessons (1983) Character: Mrs. Grant
A psycho is stalking the students at an exclusive girls' school.
Lonely Hearts Lonely Hearts (1991) Character: Martha
Alma, a lonely woman, falls for the conman who steals her money after seducing her. Frank doesn't want Alma around him, but he cannot do anything about the situation in case she goes to the police. Hot on the trail of the two is a female private detective, working for another of Frank's victims.
Creator Creator (1985) Character: Mrs. Spencer
With the help of student assistant Boris and stolen university equipment, Dr. Harry Wolper plans to clone his dead wife. But then he meets Meli, an egg donor for his experiment, and they fall in love. Faced with choosing between his deceased wife and Meli, Dr. Wolper sees his situation in a new light when Boris' own new love, Barbara, falls into a coma. Meanwhile, another professor tries shutting down the cloning project.
A Shining Season A Shining Season (1979) Character: Veta Mercer
The true story of University of New Mexico track star John Baker who, dying of cancer, spent his remaining time coaching a losing girls' track team to a winning season.
Clear and Present Danger Clear and Present Danger (1994) Character: Rose
Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.
The Odd Couple II The Odd Couple II (1998) Character: Frances Unger Melnick
Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.
Petulia Petulia (1968) Character: Nun
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Over the Edge Over the Edge (1979) Character: Sandra Willat
A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.
Unlovable Unlovable (2018) Character: Nana
A sex and love addicted woman learns what real intimacy is when she starts making music with a reclusive man.
Me and You and Everyone We Know Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) Character: Ellen
Single dad Richard meets Christine, a starving artist who moonlights as a cabbie. They awkwardly attempt to start a romance, but Richard’s divorce has left him emotionally damaged. Meanwhile, Richard’s sons—one a teenager, the other 6-years-old—take part in clumsy experiments with the opposite sex.
Harold and Maude Harold and Maude (1971) Character: Sunshine Doré
A deadpan young man obsessed with death meets an eccentric septuagenarian who teaches him to live life to the fullest.
Crossworlds Crossworlds (1996) Character: Joe's Mom
College good guy Joe is drawn into a battle to save the world from arch-enemy Ferris. Joe's heirloom pendant just happens to be the key to the staff that opens doors to the Crossworlds. When Laura shows up to check on the key and Ferris' goons begin their assaults, they run to semi-retired adventurer A.T. for help and guidance.
Big Shots Big Shots (1987) Character: Bar Waitress
Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being mugged, the boy befriends a young hustler and, after stealing a gangster's car, the two embark on an adventure down south in search of the hustler's estranged father.
The Reivers The Reivers (1969) Character: Sally
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
Practical Magic Practical Magic (1998) Character: Pharmacist
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
Kotch Kotch (1971) Character: Vera Kotcher
When retired salesman Joseph Kotcher begins to feel pressure to move out of the house he shares with the family of his son, he opts to embark on a road trip instead of settling in a retirement home. Befriending Erica, a young pregnant woman and his grandson's former nanny, Kotch begins to finds new meaning in life as he helps her prepare to welcome her baby into the world.
Nancy Drew Nancy Drew (2002) Character: Librarian
Nancy and her faithful sidekicks Bess and George just entered River Heights University, where she tackles the mystery of a football star's drug-induced coma.
Bloody Birthday Bloody Birthday (1981) Character: Madge
In 1970, three children are born at the height of a total eclipse. Due to the sun and moon blocking Saturn, which controls emotions, they have become heartless killers ten years later, and are able to escape detection because of their youthful and innocent facades. A boy and his teenage sister become endangered when they stumble onto the bloody truth.
Our House Our House (2006) Character: Rose
March 25, 2006 Ruth Galloway is a well-to-do socialite who's not quite as secure inside as she seems from the outside. When a young woman named Billy saves her life, Ruth decides to turn her mansion into a shelter for the city's homeless.
Satan's Princess Satan's Princess (1989) Character: Mary Kulik
A down-on-his-luck cop runs into harder times when he is searching for a missing woman
Heart Like a Wheel Heart Like a Wheel (1983) Character: Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
Babe Babe (1977) Character: Lilly Didrikson
This is the life story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, from her early Texas tomboy days to her Gold Medal triumphs at the 1932 Olympics, her remarkable career as a champion golfer, her fulfilling marriage to wrestler George Zaharias, and the final battle with the only thing tougher than she was.
Something Wicked This Way Comes Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) Character: Mrs. Halloway
In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?



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