Ellen Sandweiss
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Ellen Sandweiss | |
|---|---|
 Sandweiss in 2009 | |
| Born | |
| Education | University of Michigan (BFA, MA) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Matt Hodges (divorced) |
| Children | 2, including Jessy Hodges |
Ellen Sandweiss is an American
The Evil Dead franchise
.
Career
Sandweiss was born in Detroit, Michigan and is a graduate of the
Ash vs. Evil Dead
, the character being reborn as a Deadite after a Kandarian demon possesses a photo of her.
Personal life
Sandweiss has performed in
dancer and pop singer, and in a one-woman show of Jewish music.[2] Her daughter is actress Jessy Hodges.[citation needed
]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Within the Woods | Ellen | Short film |
| 1978 | Shemp Eats the Moon | The Snake | Short film |
| 1981 | The Evil Dead | Cheryl Williams | Main role |
| 2006 | Satan's Playground | Paula | |
| 2007 | My Name is Bruce |
Cheryl | |
| 2007 | Brutal Massacre: A Comedy | Natalie Vasquez | |
| 2007 | The Dread | Diane | |
| 2009 | Dangerous Women | Cheryl | 6 episodes |
| 2009 | Dark Fields | Mandy | |
| 2010 | The Other Way | Guest #1 | Short |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Quadling Woman | Cameo |
| 2013 | Evil Dead | Cheryl Williams | Voice cameo |
| 2016 | Ash vs Evil Dead | Cheryl Williams | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Sundowners | Dana | Short |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Evil Dead: The Game | Cheryl Williams |
References
- ^ Graham, Adam (2021-10-05). "Life after Dead: Rooted in Michigan, cult hit 'The Evil Dead' turns 40". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Ladies of The Evil Dead - Ellen". Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
External links
- Ellen Sandweiss Interview at Evil Dead Archives
- Ellen Sandweiss at IMDb
- Ellen Sandweiss at AllMovie
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