Ellen Hollman

Ellen Hollman

  • Birthday: 1983-04-01
  • Place of birth: Michigan, USA

Biography

Hollman is widely recognized for starring as "Saxa" on the hit STARZ series Spartacus: War of the Damned and Spartacus: Vengeance, one of the most buzzed about shows in STARZ history. A seasoned jiu-jitsu practitioner, Hollman is also known for her serious ass kicking in major roles on NCIS: New Orleans as recurring antagonist/assassin "Amelia Parsons" and AMC's groundbreaking martial arts series Into the Badlands. Other credits include recurring roles on Ryan Murphy's series 9-1-1 on FOX, Navy SEAL Series SIX on A&E as well as Lethal Weapon and Hawaii Five-0. Born in Michigan, Hollman was raised by her father Hart Hollman, a violist for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and her mother Julie, a master pianist. No stranger to the arts, Hollman spent countless hours in the Opera House and Orchestra Hall surrounding herself with classical brilliance. In her teen years, she decided to pursue a career in the arts herself, and moved to New York City. There, she studied at various acclaimed acting studios and honed in on her craft of choice: bringing to life a versatile array of characters on stage and on the silver screen. In 2004, Hollman moved out to Los Angeles. Within one year of being in LA, she started landing projects. Aside from acting, Hollman is the CEO of Visual Impact Now, a non-profit based in Los Angeles. Visual Impact Now has served as a fundraising and awareness arm for their partner ONE SIGHT, to provide free eye exams and glasses to children and families who are unable to afford it. They have been involved with various high profile events including the GOLDEN GLOBES STYLE LOUNGE, COACHELLA, SUNDANCE, LA FASHION WEEK, and more. Their Host Committee Members and supporters have included Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Debra Messing, Malin Akerman, Shaun White, January Jones, and Taylor Lautner, to name a few. Over the years they have serviced over 7,000 LA youth with eye care and glasses.

Filmography

At the Sinatra Club

2010

As Jane Parker

Asylum

2008

As Ivy

True Love

2012

As Kate

Skateland

2011

As Deana Trammel

The Secrets of Emily Blair

2016

As Emily Blair

The Good Nanny

2017

As Lily Walsh

Justice

2017

As Ginny

Sharing Christmas

2017

As Stephanie

Love and Monsters

2020

As Dana

Fling

2008

As Alison

Army of One

2020

As Brenner

Surf School

2006

As Megan

Don't Suck

2023

As Stephanie

Production

Army of One

2020

As Producer

Army of One

2020

As Fight Choreographer

Army of One

2020

As Second Unit Director

Don't Suck

2023

As Producer

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