Jennifer Ellison

Current Role

Jennifer Ellison has now completed her West End run as Roxie Hart in the sensational show, Chicago. This multi-talented young actress has played the part of the razzle-dazzling murderess several times before and has wowed audiences every time.

Early Life

Jennifer Ellison was born in Liverpool in 1983. She trained as a dancer from the early age of 3 years old and was always determined to become a famous performer. Jennifer Ellison earned a place at the prestigious Royal Ballet School where she was trained as a classical ballet dancer.

Career Highlights

Jennifer's first television role was in the popular British soap opera, Brookside. She played the role of Emily Shadwick, one of the best loved characters on the show and quickly became a familiar face on British television. Jennifer stayed with Brookside for 5 years, between the ages of 14-19 years old. She left the show to pursue her career further. Jennifer Ellison began a music career and pursued a successful modeling career. She then took on the role of Roxie Hart in the hit West End show, Chicago. This young actress made her mark in the West End after her first performance in this spectacular show. Jennifer Ellison received applause and a standing ovation from a thrilled audience. Colleagues, critics and audience members were all said to have been stunned by Jennifer's energy and enthusiasm as well as her obvious talent for dancing and acting.

Jennifer Ellison's first major role on the big screen was in the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Jennifer played a key supporting role in this hugely successful movie and demonstrated, once again, her flair for the performing arts. Jennifer Ellison has a bright future and a fabulous career in front of her.

Interesting Facts

• Jennifer won the 2004 TV Reality show Hells Kitchen
• Though once romantically linked to Liverpool player Steven Gerrard, Ellison is a supporter of Everton Football Club
• Jennifer has also flirted with a music career, her 2 singles Baby I Don't Care and Bye Bye Boy reaching numbers 6 and 13 respectively