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Ellia English is an American singer, dancer, stage and film actress. She is best known for her role as Aunt Helen King on the comedy sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show which originally ran from 1996 to 2001 and as Mary Lou Wentz, the mother of Teddy's best friend Ivy on Good Luck Charlie from 2010 to 2014. English was featured in a central role on the former, and was paired onscreen with Garrett Morris, who plays her husband Junior King.
Born
Thursday, 26 March 1959
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Blood Pageant | Madame Destiny | 2021 |
| Grown Folks | Etta Mae | 2017 |
| Code Black | Isabel Mendez | 2015 |
| Underdog Kids | Big Mama | 2015 |
| Petals On The Wind | Henny | 2014 |
| The Millers | Metta's Mom | 2013 |
| When a Woman's Fed Up | Moma Jean | 2013 |
| The Hustle | Mama | 2011 |
| Wilfred | Ruby | 2011 |
| Eagleheart | Lulu | 2011 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Blood Pageant | Madame Destiny | 2021 |
| Grown Folks | Etta Mae | 2017 |
| Code Black | Isabel Mendez | 2015 |
| Underdog Kids | Big Mama | 2015 |
| Petals On The Wind | Henny | 2014 |
| The Millers | Metta's Mom | 2013 |
| When a Woman's Fed Up | Moma Jean | 2013 |
| The Hustle | Mama | 2011 |
| Wilfred | Ruby | 2011 |
| Eagleheart | Lulu | 2011 |
| Good Luck Charlie | Mary Lou Wentz | 2010 |
| Love in the Nick of Tyme | Ms. Dee Dee | 2009 |
| Woke Up Dead | Diana Phillips | 2009 |
| My Sister's Keeper | Nurse Alice | 2009 |
| Dance Flick | Lady on Train | 2009 |
| Kath & Kim | Wedding Expo Lady | 2008 |
| Valentine | Chay-Ron | 2008 |
| Semi-Pro | Ms. Quincy | 2008 |
| Cornered! | Mona | 2008 |
| Good Luck Chuck | Reba | 2007 |
| Weeds | Nurse | 2005 |
| Woman Thou Art Loosed | Prison Official | 2004 |
| Matchups | Lynn Williams | 2003 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Auntie Rae | 2000 |
| The Jamie Foxx Show | Aunt Helen King | 1996 |
| Get Smart | Agent 0 | 1995 |
| The Innocent | Rev. Poppy | 1994 |
| The 5 Mrs. Buchanans | Social Worker | 1994 |
| Based on an Untrue Story | Sister Love | 1993 |
| The Sinbad Show | Receptionist | 1993 |
| Thea | Rose | 1993 |
| Rain Without Thunder | Judith Rothstein | 1993 |
| Love & War | Frederica | 1992 |
| Martin | Mrs. Booker | 1992 |
| Sidewalk Stories | Bag Lady | 1989 |
| Empty Nest | Jennifer | 1988 |
| Wildcats | Marva | 1986 |
| Fame | Sheila | 1982 |
| Great Performances | Queenie | 1971 |
