Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

76 · Born: Nov 27, 1949

Personal Details

BornNov 27, 1949 Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Parents
  • Chris Thomas Ellis Sr.
  • Marjorie Frances Hales
Relatives
  • Joanna Ellis (Sibling)
  • Jerry Alan Ellis (Sibling)

Biography

Chris Ellis, a renowned actor, took his first breath on November 27, 1949, in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This talented thespian has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with some of his most notable roles including the 1998 blockbuster Armageddon, the 2007 sci-fi phenomenon Transformers, and the 2005 thought-provoking thriller The Island.

Chris Ellis's personal life is just as fascinating as his professional career. He is happily married to the lovely Christal Lockwood Miller, and together they have two beautiful children.

Career

2024
The Ghost Trap
The Ghost Trap as Doug Kane
2021
Silo
Silo as Mr. Adler
2018
The Oath
The Oath as Hank
2017
Amelia 2.0
Amelia 2.0 as Senator Thaddeus Williams
Pitching Tents
Pitching Tents as Principal Don Bishop
2014
Jessabelle
Jessabelle as Sheriff Pruitt
Faults
Faults as Dad
The Guest
The Guest as Hendricks
2013
Grace Unplugged
Grace Unplugged as Pastor Tim Bryant
2012
2009
G-Force
G-Force as NSA Director
2008
Crazy
Crazy as Glen the Carousel Manager
Gospel Hill
Gospel Hill as L Donn Murray
2007
Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard as Capt. Jack Scalvino
Transformers
Transformers as Admiral Brigham
The Memory Thief
The Memory Thief as Mr. DeSilva
2006
Sissy Frenchfry
Sissy Frenchfry as Willinger McDodey
Believe in Me
Believe in Me as Jim Stovall
2005
In Enemy Hands
In Enemy Hands as Samuel Littleton
The Island
The Island as Aces & Spades Barman
Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane as Vice President - Grand Cayman Bank
2004
Death and Texas
Death and Texas as Phillip Brodeur
Tiger Cruise
Tiger Cruise as Captain Anderson
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter as Sgt. Whiteley
2003
Wonderland
Wonderland as Captain Nimziki
2002
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can as Special Agent Witkins
Love Liza
Love Liza as Patriot Model Aeronautics Clerk
2001
Rip It Off
Rip It Off as Det. Hanson
Domestic Disturbance
Domestic Disturbance as Detective Warren
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes as Commander Karl Vasich
2000
The Watcher
The Watcher as Hollis
1999
October Sky
October Sky as Principal Turner
1998
Home Fries
Home Fries as Henry Lever
Godzilla
Godzilla as General Anderson
Armageddon
Armageddon as Flight Director Clark
Max Q
Max Q as Bob Matthews
1997
Bean
Bean as Detective Butler
Sparkler
Sparkler as Buddy #1
Con Air
Con Air as BOP Official Grant
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog as Officer
1996
That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do! as Phil Horace
1995
The Tie That Binds
The Tie That Binds as Security Guard #1
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide as Additional Magician
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 as Deke Slayton
1993
1992
1990
Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder as Harlem Hoogerhyde
1983
Chiefs
Chiefs as Bobby Patrick