Jonathan D Ellis

Jonathan is a Whatsonstage nominated Actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

His Theatre work includes Thenardier in LES MISERABLES; The Narrator in BLOOD BROTHERS; Prez in PAJAMA GAME in London and Toronto; A TERRIBLE BEAUTY at The Old Vic; Frank Wyman in MACK & MABEL; The World Premiere of SPEND, SPEND, SPEND; CHICAGO; Miguel in MURDEROUS INSTINCTS (Savoy) and three original productions for Andrew Lloyd Webber – JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (London Palladium); ASPECTS OF LOVE (Prince of Wales) and as Mr Manfred in SUNSET BOULEVARD which he created at the Sydmonton Festival. In 2015 Jonathan was an Off West End Award Winner for his performance as Mr Applegate in DAMN YANKEES at the Landor Theatre.

Jonathan has worked many times for the RSC on Tour. Notable shows include TWELFTH NIGHT in the UK & USA. MACBETH and THE WHITE DEVIL.

Television work: A year as series regular Craig Bolas in FAMILY AFFAIRS (CH 5); Gary in SUGAR RUSH and Derek Cooper in THE COURTROOM, both for Ch 4; EASTENDERS (BBC1); CORONATION ST and in 2016 he played opposite Paul O’Grady in SKY ART’S Playhouse Presents season NELLIE & MELBA.

Jonathan can be seen on Film in the biopic of composer Cole Porter DE LOVELY (MGM); Freddie Clegg in THE COLLECTOR (Imaginarium); The Fop in Andrew Lloyd Webbers THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Warner Bros) and as Courthouse Reporter David Wells in BATMAN BEGINS with Christian Bale.

He now performs with his Jazz Band THE 20TH CENTURY FOXES. Their album GROW OLD WITH ME is released on iTunes in June. They recently played two sold out nights at THE PHEASANTRY and are regular Guest Artists at Claridges, The Savoy and The Ivy.