Ellie Reed is an American actress who has worked primarily in theatre and television. She is known for playing the best friend of the main character in the Netflix series Girlboss.
Early life Reed was born in Deerfield, Illinois. She graduated from Northwestern University, and further studied improv programs at The Second City Conservatory and iO Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
Theatre career Reed joined the Griffin Theatre (Chicago) in 2011 and starred in the productions "No More Dead Dogs," "Letters Home," and "Men Should Weep." She was also involved in the founding of and was casting director of the Buzz22 theatre company in Chicago, where she starred in "Hooters: A Play" and "Quake," as well as "She Kills Monsters" which was part of Steppenwolf Theatre Garage Rep's 2013 production.
Her play The Beecher Sisters had its premiere at Chicago’s Awkward Pause Theatre in 2015.
Film and television career Reed made her debut screen appearance in the short film Positive Comment in 2010 and went on to appear in three episodes of Touch 'n Dix in 2012. Since then she has appeared in such TV series as Betrayal, Chicago P.D., Empire, Future You, and 2 Broke Girls.
Reed landed a main supporting role as Annie, the best friend of Sophia played by Britt Robertson in Girlboss for 13 episodes in 2017. In 2018, Reed played Sarah Green in the pilot episode of the 2018 ABC reboot of The Greatest American Hero.
In 2019, Reed played the leading role in the film Big House, which was due to have its world premiere at the RiverRun International Film Festival in April 2020.
In 2020 she had a brief cameo in the Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode as Kayla in the episode Lights Out, and starred as Camilla’s girlfriend in CBS/Disney+ series Diary of a Future President.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2010Positive Comment Additional sisters Short film20143 NightsElla Short film2016The Meaning of Christmas (Cookies) Short film2017Ten MoreLaurie Short film2018The Greatest American Hero Sarah Green ABC pilot2019Big House Claire Lead role2021The WorkplaceKennedy Short film
Television Year Title Role Notes2012Touch 'n Dix Elliefor 3 episodes2013BetrayalHollyEpisode - That Is Not What Ships Are Built For 2014Chicago P.D.Josie Valescu An Honest Woman2015EmpireFashion VP Episode - Our Dancing Days2016Future You (TV series)MarneyEpisode - Internet Casualties20162 Broke GirlsClaireEpisode - And the Story Telling Show2017GirlbossAnniemain role - 13 episodes2018The Big Bang TheoryJennaEpisode - The Sibling Realignment2018The Greatest American Hero Sarah Green ABC pilot2019I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Lauren Episode - Has This Ever Happened to You? 2019Mom Mackenzie Episode - Soup Town and a Little Blonde Mongoose2020Brooklyn Nine-Nine KaylaEpisode - Lights Out 2020-presentDiary of a Future President Danielle TV series (3 episodes)
Theatre productions Production Theatre companyNo More Dead Dogs Griffin theatreLetters HomeGriffin theatreMen Should WeepGriffin theatreHooters: A PlayBuzz22 ChicagoQuakeBuzz22 ChicagoShe Kills MonstersSteppenwolf Theatre Garage RepNaked Mole Rat Gets DressedLifeline TheatreThe CasualsJackalope TheatreHouse Ensembles Twisty & MoxieThe Second City Night of the Magician Screen DoorSam: A Fairy TaleScreen Door
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2020 North Hollywood Cinefest Best Picture (Shared) Big House 2020 Rhode Island International Film Festival Best Feature Film (Shared) Big House
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Ellie Reed on Box Angeles