AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS AND SCREENWRITER
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Ellen Boscov loves acting and puts her heart into her work. She acted in supporting roles in several upcoming films including The Events Surrounding a Peeping Tom opposite Damian Maffei and Terry Kiser directed by Hannah Fierman, Burying Bubby opposite Robert Smigel and Josh Cahn directed by Eitan Levine and Gabriel Laks, and Brian Willing: The Iceman Cometh directed by Anthony Aibel.
Additionally, Ellen stars opposite Nikki Mckenzie in the sitcom pilot presentation, ETHEL & ERNIE directed by Julia Wackenheim. Check out the trailer & more info at www.ethelernie.com
Ellen also played Andy Kaufman's mother in the feature film Saturday Night opposite Nicholas Braun and directed by Jason Reitman.
In 2023, Ellen guest starred on Albie’s Elevator on PBS KIDS, and on Comedy Central Mini-Mocks TV series.
Ellen is the proud mother of filmmaker, Amelia Xanthe Boscov. Being Amelia’s real-life mother is Ellen's favorite role and proudest accomplishment. Ellen played the voice of the fetus in Amelia's film Tripping which stars Dot-Marie-Jones.
In addition to her Film and TV work, Ellen has acted at numerous theaters across the country (including the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, Cable Car Theater and The Marsh in San Francisco, and the Adrienne Theater in Philadelphia); and she has performed at many improvisation and sketch comedy venues including as a member of the house team at Philly Improv Theater.
Ellen is a classically trained actor, holding a BFA in acting from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She is also a graduate of Philly Improv Theatre training program in improv comedy. Further studies include screen acting with Anthony Aibel, improvisational dance with Group Motion, and improvisational movement and storytelling with Body Tales. Ellen is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.
Outside of performing, Ellen is a composer and a writer for stage and screen. You can learn more about her writing and composition here. www.ellenboscovactor.com/blank-4
“I still can’t get over how perfectly you translated my vision and ELEVATED Babs into a living, breathing character. You’re a pro, a wonderful improviser, and an all-around delight to have on set. I cannot wait to work with you again soon on an even bigger project.”
— Jillian Laganelli
Directed Ellen in the Comedy Central Mini-Mocks TV series ep. Head & Breakfast.
“You took Amelia and transformed her into a character full of grace, vulnerability, humor, and emotional complexity - far beyond anything I could've imagined. You are brilliant and immensely talented and just so wonderful to work with and be around - I'm a huge fan!”
— Eugene Kolb
Directed Ellen in the upcoming comic film BRAD.
Eugene’s past films screened at Tribecca film festival and AFI fest.
His clients include Netflix, Paramount+, Facebook, Adidas, and Todd Oldham Studio.
“Thank you for all of your amazing talents! A truly gifted actress! It was an honor to work with you. If we are able to do more Ebenezer films or the series, we will bring you back.”
— Joe Valenti
Directed Ellen in the upcoming family Christmas feature film, Ebeneezer the Traveler with Christopher Brian Roach.
Joe’s work has appeared on ABC, CW, PBS, and Netflix.
“Ellen, you were amazing. You were incredible to work with and you brought a realness to the character that was perfect — elevated the script and absolutely nailed the tone. I hope we get to work on a million things together in the future.”
— Eitan Levine
Directed Ellen in the upcoming comic film, Burying Bubby with Robert Smigel, written by Eitan based on his New York Times op-ed.
“You are truly an incredible actor. It's such a delight to work with you, and just to see you in person under any circumstances. We will work with you any chance we get.”
— Paul Triggiani
Directed Ellen in Albie’s Elevator for PBS KIDS, Hard Feelings music video which aired on Ditty TV, and in the play Riot in Rittenhouse.
“I firmly believe the eyes are the windows to the soul and you go into every role sleeveless and unprotected by any walls which allows you to make every character a piece of you and real. We want you in every single film we make.”
— Mike Jacobson of Last Straw Films
Directed Ellen in the comic film Unveiled.