Mary Elizabeth Ellis is a multifaceted writer/performer, renowned for her recurring role as "The Waitress" on the acclaimed FX series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, she has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with her versatility and talent.
Ellis has appeared in various television shows, including Unstable, Santa Clarita Diet, Lodge 49, The Grinder, and New Girl, among others. Her latest venture is the Netflix series A Man on the Inside, where she stars alongside Ted Danson.
In addition to her television credits, Ellis has made a mark on the big screen. She played the role of Momma Anita in Paul Thomas Anderson's film Licorice Pizza and will be seen in Amazon Studios' film RedOne, opposite Chris Evans, this November. Her other feature credits include Godmothered, How it Ends, Masterminds, The Last Time You Had Fun, and The Free State of Jones, opposite Matthew McConaughey.
Ellis is also a talented writer and has co-written and starred in the indie film A Quiet Little Marriage, which won the Grand Jury prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. She has also created a live show, Mother May I Dance with Mary Jane's Fist, with Artemis Pebdani at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, which was adapted into an Adult Swim special.
Ellis's directorial debut is the short film The Last to Leave. One of her favorite projects to date was the stage play Trevor at Circle X theatre, which reunited her with Jimmi Simpson and Laurie Metcalf and allowed her to return to her theatre roots.
In addition to her impressive filmography, Ellis has also made a notable appearance in Taylor Swift's "Anti Hero" music video as the murderous daughter-in-law, Kimber. Currently, Ellis resides in Los Angeles.
