Chris Ellis

Biography

Chris Ellis is an American actor born on November 27, 1949, in Frayser, Tennessee. He grew up in a middle-class family and was inspired to become an actor due to his love for television. After working with many excellent actors in community theatre in Memphis, Ellis' breakthrough came in 1990 with the film Days of Thunder, followed by notable roles in Apollo 13, My Cousin Vinny, and other films and TV shows.