Ellen Hollman
Born: 1983-04-01 in Michigan, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2023
- John Wick: Chapter 4 ... (Stunts)
- Don't Suck as Stephanie
2021
- The Matrix Resurrections as Echo
2020
- Love and Monsters as Dana
- Army of One as Brenner
- Gambit: Playing for Keeps as Rogue
2018
- 9-1-1 as Tara d'Agostino
2017
- Sharing Christmas as Stephanie
- Justice as Ginny
- The Good Nanny as Lily Walsh
2016
- Lethal Weapon as Angela Carlson
- The Secrets of Emily Blair as Emily Blair
2015
- Into the Badlands as Zypher
- The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power as Valina Reskov
2014
- NCIS: New Orleans as Amelia Parsons
- A Perfect Christmas List as Sara
2012
- True Love as Kate
2011
- Skateland as Deana Trammel
2010
- Spartacus as Saxa
- Hawaii Five-0 as Olivia Parks
- At the Sinatra Club as Jane Parker
2008
- In Plain Sight as Amy Atkins / Amy Adams
- Asylum as Ivy
- Fling as Alison
2007
- Rules of Engagement as Maya
2006
- Surf School as Megan
- Road House 2: Last Call as Beau
2005
- Criminal Minds as Vickie Wright
- Medium as Mallory Kessinger
- Weeds as Tenly
- Numb3rs as Lola Sacco
2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Janet Riggins
- Malcolm in the Middle as Maayke