Background
He was born in London and educated at Highgate School, as were his brothers.
He was born in London and educated at Highgate School, as were his brothers.
He began his career at Granada television in the United Kingdom, being placed on their Director’s Course. In the late 1980s he moved to Hollywood, California, where he was based for the rest of his life. Working on productions in the United States, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Spain, he directed multiple episodes for Highlander, Supernatural, Third Watch, Queen of Swords, Diagnosis Murder, Falcon Crest, and The Optimist, among others
He also wrote six episodes for The Optimist.
The season two episode of Supernatural titled "Everybody Loves a Clown" is dedicated to Ellis" memory. He was the brother of actors Robin Ellis and Jack Ellis.
Ellis died on 24 April 2006 in Los Feliz, Los Angeles at the age of 58.