Biography

b. 15 June 1900, New York City, New York, USA, d. 30 January 2003, London, England. The date of birth given is the ‘official' one, although Ellis is reported to have claimed in 1997 that she was born 100 years ago. A unique and enduring actress and singer, Ellis was an art student for three years and studied singing with the Belgian contralto Madame Freda Ashforth. From 1918-22 she was with the Metropolitan Opera, during which time she shared a stage with the legendary Caruso. S... Read more