Ellen Barkin
Acting
Biography
Ellen Rona Barkin (born April 16, 1954) is an American actress. Her breakthrough role was in the 1982 film Diner, and in the following years, she had starring roles in films such as Tender Mercies (1983), Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), The Big Easy (1986), Johnny Handsome, and Sea of Love (both 1989).
Born: April 16, 1954
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
A documentary found on The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension Special Edition DVD.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Faerie Tale Theatre
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
Modern Family
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
Animal Kingdom
17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.
Inside the Actors Studio
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Poker Face
Follow Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying, as she hits the road and, at every stop, encounters a new cast of characters and crimes she can't help but solve.
King of the Hill
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.
Down by Law
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Comedy Central Roasts
Celebrities and comedians belt out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of a guest of honour. The event is hosted by a Roast Master who also takes a jab at the attendees.
Filmography
as Lilly McDermott
as Kathleen Townsend
as The Handler
as Debbie
as Lucy
as Sasha Walz
as Stephanie Arcel
as Janine "Smurf" Cody
as Dani Kirschenbloom
as Elaine Greenawalt
as Norma Berger
as Jane Forrest
as Lynn
as Self
as Jessica's Mother
as Empress
as Kimberly Miller
as Colleen West
as Agent Smith
as Shelly
as Mitzi Roth
as Self - Guest
as Abigail Sponder
as Norah
as Joyce Victor
as Margo Chadwick
as Self
as Self
as Diane Roberts
as Maggie Skolnick
as Det. Catherine Palmer
as Annette Atkins
as Self
as Eva Nell La Fangroy
as Waitress at North Star Cafe
as Glory Marie Jackson
as Lenore (voice)
as Rita Everly
as Jewel Stern
as Self - Guest
as Calamity Jane
as Margaret Wells
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Caroline Wolff Hansen
as Kathleen
as Oona Goldfarb
as Joan Spruance
as Amanda Brooks
as Helen Cruger
as Sunny Boyd
as Nadine Powers
as Claire
as Lucille (uncredited)
as Anne Osborne
as Laurette
as Annette Gilly
as Princess Henrietta
as Aunt Starr
as Mary O'Connor
as Penny Priddy
as Ronnie
as Katie Wilowski
as Maggie Foley
as Phyllis Isaacson
as Sue Anne
as Virginia
as Princess Henrietta
as Donna
as Beth Schreiber
as Chris Capoletti
as Student (uncredited)
as Woman Playing Guitar (uncredited)
as Self - Winner
as Self