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Ellen is of Caucasian descent.
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Ellen has been trained to mime by Jaques Le Coq and Marcel Marceau, while in Paris.
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Ellen describes herself as an avid hat collector.
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As of January 2008, Ellen lives in Los Angeles, California.
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For thirty years, Ellen taught drama and dance.
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In 2002, Ellen appeared in a television commercial for Double Delight Oreo cookies.
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In 1999, Ellen was nominated for a Razzie Award at the Razzie Awards in the category of Worst Supporting Actress for her role in the 1998 film 54.
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Ellen was married to Eugene Dow from 1950 until October 11, 2004, the date of his death.
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Ellen is a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority.
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Ellen was one of the regulars on The Golden Girls. She played four different characters in the show over the years.