Ellie O'Brien is a multifaceted artist hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, who later relocated to Toronto, Canada, with her family during her childhood. This pivotal move marked the beginning of her illustrious acting career, which has since garnered her widespread recognition.
Notably, Ellie's most prominent role to date is that of Grace in the Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, a performance that has cemented her status as a talented young actress. Her impressive repertoire also includes appearances in Designated Survivor, Grand Army, and Workin' Moms, all of which can be streamed on Netflix. Furthermore, Ellie is set to star in the upcoming feature film It Feeds, produced by Black Fawn Films, alongside Ashley Greene.
Beyond her accomplishments as an actress, Ellie has also demonstrated a passion for the art of screenwriting, having studied film and television at Sheridan College. Her academic pursuits allowed her to specialize in screenwriting, and in her final year, she wrote and directed her student thesis film, The Truth about Church Club. This remarkable achievement earned her the People's Choice awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Directing at the Sheridan Screen Arts Awards, and the film is currently making its way through the festival circuit.
In her post-graduation endeavors, Ellie is dedicated to empowering women and children through the medium of film. She brings her unique background in performance to the table, utilizing her expertise to inspire the actors she collaborates with, create innovative, genre-bending works, and continue to hone her craft through ongoing study and exploration of the art of performance.
