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William Ellis
William Ellis
Born	William Henry Ellis; Camden, London, England
Bildung	Harrow School; Royal Holloway University; London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art;
Occupation	Actor
Spouse	Alice Ellis (m. 2021)
Children	1

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William Henry Ellis is an English actor, voice artist and podcaster known for Great Expectations, Dragon Quest Swords, Queen of the Desert, Parade's End, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler and EastEnders

Early life and education

Ellis is the son of Chris and Becky Ellis. He has two siblings, Adam Ellis and Laura Martin.^{[citation needed]}

Ellis trained at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).^[2]

Career

Theatre

After graduating from LAMDA in 2005, Ellis starred in British-Asian writer Shan Khan's play Prayer Room at Birmingham Repertory Theatre directed by Angus Jackson. Ellis played Griffin, the self-righteous Christian group leader. Charles Spencer in The Daily Telegraph wrote "William Ellis memorably nails the condescending certainty of charismatic Christianity".^[3] Ellis then went on to play Benvolio in the Nuffield Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet that toured Barbados as part of Holder's Season in 2006. In 2007 he worked with the director Peter Gill at The Royal National Theatre on his production of The Voysey Inheritance.^[4] After a UK tour playing Simon Bliss in Peter Hall's production of Hay Fever^[5] in 2008, he returned to work with Peter Gill again, as Algernon Moncreiff for his production of The Importance of Being Earnest.^[6] The play was performed at Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End. The play received a positive reception and Ellis's performance was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "...having flair".^[7]

Following The Importance of Being Earnest he appeared as Sam Leadbitter in Theatre Royal, Bath's production of This Happy Breed^[8] and also played Prince Charming in Lyric Theatre's Cinderella.^[9] In 2015 Ellis starred alongside Olivia Poulet, playing Uncle Peck in Paula Vogel's play How I Learned to Drive at Southwark Playhouse.^[10] Ellis's performance as the predatory uncle was described positively by The Evening Standard reviewer Henry Hitchings: "William Ellis captures the discreet, almost courtly manner in which Peck wields his needy brand of destructiveness".^[11]

In 2019, Ellis starred in Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder, playing the murdering ex-tennis player Tony Wendice at the New Vic Theatre. The play received positive reviews.^[12]

Film and television

Ellis began acting on screen in 2006 with small parts and in 2009 he portrayed Wiktor in The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler. In 2012 he took on the part of Compeyson in Mike Newell's Great Expectations and in 2015, he played The Earl of Chester in Queen of the Desert, directed by Werner Herzog. Further significant credits have included Parade's End, Father Brown, 24: Live Another Day and The Crown. In 2023 he joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing Theo Hawthorne, the former teacher of Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier), a part for which Ellis was nominated for "Best Villain" at the Inside Soap Awards 2023.

Voice over

Ellis has voiced a number of British commercials and was the voice of Toyota for its 2012 Paris Motor Show event: Stories of Better. In 2020 he narrated two self-help books for the life-coach and author Vernon Sankey, The Stairway to Happiness and The Way: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times, which Sankey co-authored with Katey Lockwood.^[13]

In 2008 he played the lead character of Anlace for the English language version of Dragon Quest Swords for the Nintendo Wii.^[14]

Podcast

Ellis is the author and producer of the podcast An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast which had its first season in winter 2021. His guests for season one included the actor and comedian David Walliams^[15] and marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas.^[16]

Filmography

Film
Year	Titel	Role
2009	The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler	Wiktor
2009	A Closed Book	Interviewee 2
2009	Into the Storm	Intelligence Officer
2012	Great Expectations	Compeyson
2015	Queen of the Desert	Early of Chester

Television
Year	Titel	Role	Notes
2006	The Amazing Mrs Pritchard	Newsnight Runner	Episode 1.1
2009	Hotel Babylon	Horny Businessman	Episode 4.3
2010	The Bill	Dylan Prest	S26 Ep28
2012	Hustle	Pinstripe 1	S8 Ep6
2012	Thirteen Steps Down	Steve
2012	Parade's End	Aubrey	Episode 1.5
2013	The Guilty	Malcolm James	Episode 1
2014	24: Live Another Day	Russian Aide	8pm – 9pm
2016	Father Brown	Billy Neville	S4 Ep1
2018	Doctors	Hartley Beddington	S19 EP205
2019	The Crown	Queen's Flight Captain	S3 Ep7
2023	EastEnders	Theo Hawthorne	Regular role

Video Games
Year	Titel	Role	Notes
2007	Dragon Quest Swords	Anlace

Stage productions

Prayer Room (2005, as Griffin)^[17]
Romeo and Juliet at Holder's Season Barbados (2006, as Benvolio)
The Voysey Inheritance (2007, as Dennis Tregonning)^[4]^[18]
Hay Fever (2008, as Simon Bliss)^[19]
The Importance of Being Earnest (2009, as Algernon Moncrieff)^[6]^[20]^[21]
This Happy Breed (2011, as Sam Leadbitter)^[8]
Cinderella (2012, as Prince Charming)^[22]
How I Learned to Drive (2015, as Uncle Peck)^[23]
Dial M for Murder (2019, as Tony Wendice)^[24]

References

^ "The Times: I Had a Rule Never to Date an Actor". The Times. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
^ "Dial M For Murder Cast List + Training". New Vic Theatre.
^ Spencer, Charles. "A Short Sharp Shock of a Play". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 August 2005.
^ ^a ^b "Voysey Inheritance Cast". Peter Gill. Retrieved 25 April 2006.
^ Connor, Sheila. "Hay Fever". The British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 12 May 2007.
^ ^a ^b Spencer, Charles. "The Importance of Being Earnest, yes it's a success". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
^ Bennet, Ray (7 February 2008). "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 February 2008.
^ ^a ^b Spencer, Charles. "This Happy Breed, Theatre Royal Bath, review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
^ Rana, Jayne (17 December 2012). "Review: Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith". The Void. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
^ Fisher, Phillip. "How I Learned to Drive". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
^ Hitchings, Henry (20 March 2015). "How I Learned to Drive". The Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
^ Orme, Steve. "Dial M For Murder Review". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
^ Scribd – The Way, Finding Peace in Turbulent Times. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
^ "Cast and Credits for "Dragon Quest"". Metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
^ "Episode 3". An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
^ "Episode 12". An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
^ Gardner, Lynn (24 August 2005). "Prayer Room". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2005.
^ Billington, Michael (26 April 2006). "The Voysey Inheritance". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2006.
^ "Hay Fever: British Theatre Guide Review". British Theatre Guide.
^ Peter, John. "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
^ Taylor, Paul (4 February 2008). "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Independent. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
^ "Cinderella". Time Out. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
^ Bosanquet, Theo. "How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)". What's on Stage. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
^ "Dial M For Murder Review". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 April 2017.

External links

[1] "The Times: I Had a Rule Never to Date an Actor". The Times. Retrieved 9 October 2021.

[2] "Dial M For Murder Cast List + Training". New Vic Theatre.

[3] Spencer, Charles. "A Short Sharp Shock of a Play". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 August 2005.

[:0-4] "Voysey Inheritance Cast". Peter Gill. Retrieved 25 April 2006.

[:1-5] Connor, Sheila. "Hay Fever". The British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 12 May 2007.

[:2-6] Spencer, Charles. "The Importance of Being Earnest, yes it's a success". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2008.

[7] Bennet, Ray (7 February 2008). "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 February 2008.

[:3-8] Spencer, Charles. "This Happy Breed, Theatre Royal Bath, review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 July 2011.

[9] Rana, Jayne (17 December 2012). "Review: Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith". The Void. Retrieved 17 December 2012.

[10] Fisher, Phillip. "How I Learned to Drive". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 11 February 2015.

[11] Hitchings, Henry (20 March 2015). "How I Learned to Drive". The Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 March 2015.

[12] Orme, Steve. "Dial M For Murder Review". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 April 2017.

[13] Scribd – The Way, Finding Peace in Turbulent Times. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)

[14] "Cast and Credits for "Dragon Quest"". Metacritic.com. Metacritic. Retrieved 19 February 2008.

[15] "Episode 3". An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Retrieved 9 January 2021.

[16] "Episode 12". An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Retrieved 13 March 2021.

[17] Gardner, Lynn (24 August 2005). "Prayer Room". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2005.

[18] Billington, Michael (26 April 2006). "The Voysey Inheritance". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2006.

[19] "Hay Fever: British Theatre Guide Review". British Theatre Guide.

[20] Peter, John. "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 February 2008.

[21] Taylor, Paul (4 February 2008). "The Importance of Being Earnest". The Independent. Retrieved 26 April 2008.

[22] "Cinderella". Time Out. Retrieved 7 December 2012.

[23] Bosanquet, Theo. "How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)". What's on Stage. Retrieved 1 March 2015.

[24] "Dial M For Murder Review". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 28 April 2017.

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+{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
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 | name = William Ellis
 | birth_name =William Henry Ellis
+| birth_place = [[London Borough of Camden|Camden, London]], England
-| birth_date ={{birth date and age|df=y|1980|09|14}}
-| birth_place = [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], [[London]], England
 | education = {{Plainlist|
 *[[Harrow School]]
-*[[Royal Holloway University]]
+*[[Royal Holloway, University of London|Royal Holloway University]]
 *[[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]]}}
 | occupation = Actor
-| spouse = {{marriage|Alice Hobden|June 2021}}<ref>{{cite web |title=The Times: I Had a Rule Never to Date an Actor |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-had-a-rule-never-to-date-an-actor-zsk65kqx0 |website=The Times |publisher=The Times |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref>
+| spouse = {{marriage|Alice Ellis|June 2021}}<ref>{{cite web |title=The Times: I Had a Rule Never to Date an Actor |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-had-a-rule-never-to-date-an-actor-zsk65kqx0 |work=The Times |access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref>
 | children = 1
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-'''William Henry Ellis''' is a British actor, voice artist and podcaster known for ''[[Great Expectations (2012 film)|Great Expectations]]'', ''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]'', ''[[Queen of the Desert (film)|Queen of the Desert]]'', ''[[Parade's End (TV series)|Parade's End]]'' and ''[[The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler]]''.
+'''William Henry Ellis''' is an English actor, voice artist and podcaster known for ''[[Great Expectations (2012 film)|Great Expectations]]'', ''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]'', ''[[Queen of the Desert (film)|Queen of the Desert]]'', ''[[Parade's End (TV series)|Parade's End]]'', ''[[The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler]]'' and ''[[EastEnders]]''
+== Early life and education ==
-== Life ==
+Ellis is the son of Chris and Becky Ellis. He has two siblings, Adam Ellis and Laura Martin.{{fact|date=May 2023}}
-=== Family ===
-Ellis is a British actor the son of Chris and Becky Ellis. He has two siblings, Adam Ellis and Laura Martin.
+Ellis trained at [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] (LAMDA).<ref>{{cite web |title=Dial M For Murder Cast List + Training |url=https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/people/william-ellis/ |website=New Vic Theatre }}</ref>
-=== Education ===
+== Career ==
-Ellis trained at [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] (LAMDA).<ref>{{cite web |title=Dial M For Murder Cast List + Training |url=https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/people/william-ellis/ |website=New Vic Theatre |publisher=New Vic Theatre}}</ref>
+=== Theatre ===
+After graduating from LAMDA in 2005, Ellis starred in British-Asian writer Shan Khan's play ''[[Prayer Room (play)|Prayer Room]]'' at [[Birmingham Repertory Theatre]] directed by Angus Jackson. Ellis played Griffin, the self-righteous Christian group leader. [[Charles Spencer (journalist)|Charles Spencer]] in ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' wrote "William Ellis memorably nails the condescending certainty of charismatic Christianity".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=A Short Sharp Shock of a Play |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3646087/A-short-sharp-shock-of-a-play.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=24 August 2005}}</ref>  Ellis then went on to play [[Benvolio]] in the [[Nuffield Theatre, Southampton|Nuffield Theatre]] production of ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' that toured [[Barbados]] as part of [[Holder's Season]] in 2006. In 2007 he worked with the director [[Peter Gill (playwright)|Peter Gill]] at The [[Royal National Theatre]] on his production of ''[[The Voysey Inheritance]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Voysey Inheritance Cast |url=http://www.petergill7.co.uk/works/voysey_inheritance.shtml |website=Peter Gill |access-date=25 April 2006}}</ref> After a UK tour playing Simon Bliss in [[Peter Hall (director)|Peter Hall]]'s production of ''[[Hay Fever (play)|Hay Fever]]''<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Connor |first1=Sheila |title=Hay Fever |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/hayfevertour-rev |website=The British Theatre Guide |access-date=12 May 2007}}</ref> in 2008, he returned to work with [[Peter Gill (playwright)|Peter Gill]] again, as Algernon Moncreiff for his production of ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]''.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=The Importance of Being Earnest, yes it's a success |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3670862/The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-Yes-it-is-a-success.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=1 February 2008}}</ref> The play was performed at [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in London's West End. The play received a positive reception and Ellis's performance was described by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' as "...having flair".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bennet |first1=Ray |title=The Importance of Being Earnest |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/theater-reviews-126456/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=7 February 2008}}</ref>
+Following ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' he appeared as Sam Leadbitter in [[Theatre Royal, Bath]]'s production of ''[[This Happy Breed]]''<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=This Happy Breed, Theatre Royal Bath, review |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/8667429/This-Happy-Breed-Theatre-Royal-Bath-review.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=28 July 2011}}</ref> and also played Prince Charming in [[Lyric Theatre (Hammersmith)|Lyric Theatre]]'s ''[[Cinderella]].''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rana |first1=Jayne |title=Review: Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith |url=https://the-void.co.uk/theatre/review-cinderella-pantomime-lyric-hammersmith-438/ |website=The Void |date=17 December 2012 |access-date=17 December 2012}}</ref> In 2015 Ellis starred alongside [[Olivia Poulet]], playing Uncle Peck in [[Paula Vogel]]'s play ''[[How I Learned to Drive]]'' at [[Southwark Playhouse]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fisher |first1=Phillip |title=How I Learned to Drive |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/how-i-learned-t-southwark-playh-11207 |website=British Theatre Guide |access-date=11 February 2015}}</ref> Ellis's performance as the predatory uncle was described positively by ''[[The Evening Standard]]'' reviewer [[Henry Hitchings]]: "William Ellis captures the discreet, almost courtly manner in which Peck wields his needy brand of destructiveness".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hitchings |first1=Henry |title=How I Learned to Drive |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/how-i-learned-to-drive-southwark-playhouse-theatre-review-10048423.html |website=The Evening Standard |date=20 March 2015 |access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
-=== Stage ===
+In 2019, Ellis starred in [[Frederick Knott]]'s ''[[Dial M for Murder]]'', playing the murdering ex-tennis player Tony Wendice at the [[New Vic Theatre]]. The play received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orme |first1=Steve |title=Dial M For Murder Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/dial-m-for-murd-new-vic-theatre-14363 |website=British Theatre Guide |access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
-After graduating from LAMDA in 2005, Ellis starred in British-Asian writer Shan Khan's play ''[[Prayer Room (play)|Prayer Room]]'' at [[Birmingham Repertory Theatre]] directed by Angus Jackson. Ellis played 'Griffin', the self-righteous Christian group leader and [[Charles Spencer (journalist)|Charles Spencer]] in ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' wrote 'William Ellis memorably nails the condescending certainty of charismatic Christianity'.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=A Short Sharp Shock of a Play |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3646087/A-short-sharp-shock-of-a-play.html |website=The Telegraph |publisher=The Telegraph |access-date=24 August 2005}}</ref>  Ellis then went on to play [[Benvolio]] in the [[Nuffield Theatre, Southampton|Nuffield Theatre]] production of ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' that toured [[Barbados]] as part of Holder's Season in 2006. In 2007 he worked with the director [[Peter Gill (playwright)|Peter Gill]] at The [[Royal National Theatre]] on his production of ''[[The Voysey Inheritance]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Voysey Inheritance Cast |url=http://www.petergill7.co.uk/works/voysey_inheritance.shtml |website=Peter Gill |access-date=25 April 2006}}</ref> After a UK Tour playing Simon Bliss in [[Peter Hall (director)|Peter Hall]]'s production of ''[[Hay Fever (play)|Hay Fever]]''<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Connor |first1=Sheila |title=Hay Fever |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/hayfevertour-rev |website=The British Theatre Guide |access-date=12 May 2007}}</ref> in 2008, he returned to work with [[Peter Gill (playwright)|Peter Gill]] again, as Algernon Moncreiff for his production of ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]''.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=The Importance of Being Earnest, yes it's a success |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3670862/The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-Yes-it-is-a-success.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=1 February 2008}}</ref> The play was performed at [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in London's West End. The play received a positive reception and Ellis's performance was described by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' as '...having flair'.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bennet |first1=Ray |title=The Importance of Being Earnest |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/theater-reviews-126456/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=7 February 2008}}</ref>
+=== Film and television ===
-Following ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' he has appeared as Sam Leadbitter in [[Theatre Royal, Bath]]'s production of ''[[This Happy Breed]]''<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Charles |title=This Happy Breed, Theatre Royal Bath, review |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/8667429/This-Happy-Breed-Theatre-Royal-Bath-review.html |website=The Telegraph |publisher=The Telegraph |access-date=28 July 2011}}</ref> and also played Prince Charming in [[Lyric Theatre (Hammersmith)|Lyric Theatre]]'s ''[[Cinderella]].''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rana |first1=Jayne |title=Review: Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith |url=https://the-void.co.uk/theatre/review-cinderella-pantomime-lyric-hammersmith-438/ |website=The Void |date=17 December 2012 |publisher=The Void |access-date=17 December 2012}}</ref> In 2015 Ellis starred alongside [[Olivia Poulet]], playing 'Uncle Peck' in [[Paula Vogel]]'s play ''[[How I Learned to Drive]]'' at [[Southwark Playhouse]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fisher |first1=Phillip |title=How I Learned to Drive |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/how-i-learned-t-southwark-playh-11207 |website=British Theatre Guide |publisher=British Theatre Guide |access-date=11 February 2015}}</ref> Ellis's performance as the predatory uncle was described positively by ''[[The Evening Standard]]'' reviewer [[Henry Hitchings]]: 'William Ellis captures the discreet, almost courtly manner in which Peck wields his needy brand of destructiveness'.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hitchings |first1=Henry |title=How I Learned to Drive |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/how-i-learned-to-drive-southwark-playhouse-theatre-review-10048423.html |website=The Evening Standard |date=20 March 2015 |publisher=The Evening Standard |access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
+Ellis began acting on screen in 2006 with small parts and in 2009 he portrayed Wiktor in ''[[The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler]]''. In 2012 he took on the part of Compeyson in [[Mike Newell (director)|Mike Newell]]'s [[Great Expectations (2012 film)|''Great Expectations'']] and in 2015, he played The Earl of Chester in [[Queen of the Desert (film)|''Queen of the Desert'']], directed by [[Werner Herzog]]. Further significant credits have included ''[[Parade's End (TV series)|Parade's End]]'', [[Father Brown (2013 TV series)|Father Brown]], ''[[24: Live Another Day]]'' and ''[[The Crown (TV series)|The Crown]]''.  In 2023 he joined the cast of the [[BBC One|BBC]] soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'', playing [[List of EastEnders characters (2023)#Theo Hawthorne|Theo Hawthorne]], the former teacher of [[Freddie Slater]] ([[Bobby Brazier]]), a part for which Ellis was nominated for "Best Villain" at the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]] 2023.
+=== Voice over ===
-In 2019, Ellis starred in [[Frederick Knott]]'s ''[[Dial M for Murder]]'', playing the murdering ex-tennis player Tony Wendice at the [[New Vic Theatre]]. The play received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orme |first1=Steve |title=Dial M For Murder Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/dial-m-for-murd-new-vic-theatre-14363 |website=British Theatre Guide |publisher=British Theatre Guide |access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
+Ellis has voiced a number of British commercials and was the voice of Toyota for its 2012 [[Paris Motor Show]] event: ''Stories of Better''.
+In 2020 he narrated two self-help books for the life-coach and author [[Vernon Sankey]], ''The Stairway to Happiness'' and ''The Way: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times,'' which Sankey co-authored with Katey Lockwood.<ref>{{cite book |title=Scribd – The Way, Finding Peace in Turbulent Times |url=https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/474788579/WAY-THE-Finding-Peace-in-Turbulent-Times |website=Scribd}}</ref>
+In 2008 he played the lead character of Anlace for the English language version of ''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]'' for the Nintendo Wii.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cast and Credits for "Dragon Quest" |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dragon-quest-swords-the-masked-queen-and-the-towe/details/?platform=wii |website=Metacritic.com |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=19 February 2008}}</ref>
-=== Screen ===
+=== Podcast ===
-Ellis began acting on screen in 2006 with small parts and in 2009 he portrayed Wiktor in ''[[The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler]]''. In 2012 he took on the part of Compeyson in [[Mike Newell (director)|Mike Newell]]'s [[Great Expectations (2012 film)|''Great Expectations'']] and in 2015, he played The Earl of Chester in [[Werner Herzog]]'s [[Queen of the Desert (film)|''Queen of the Desert'']].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Vic Theatre Cast / Credits |url=https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/people/william-ellis/ |website=New Vic Theatre |publisher=New Vic Theatre}}</ref>
+Ellis is the author and producer of the podcast ''An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast'' which had its first season in winter 2021. His guests for season one included the actor and comedian [[David Walliams]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 3 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048?i=1000504765947 |website=An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast |access-date=9 January 2021}}</ref> and marathon swimmer [[Sarah Thomas (marathon swimmer)|Sarah Thomas]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 12 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048?i=1000512766371 |website=An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast |access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref>
-===Voice over===
-Ellis has voiced a number of British commercials and was the voice of Toyota for their 2012 Paris Motor Show event: ''Stories of Better''.
-In 2020 he narrated two self-help books for the life-coach and author [[Vernon Sankey]], ''The Stairway to Happiness'' and ''The Way: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times,'' which Vernon co-authored with Katey Lockwood.<ref>{{cite book |title=Scribd - The Way, Finding Peace in Turbulent Times |url=https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/474788579/WAY-THE-Finding-Peace-in-Turbulent-Times |website=Scribd}}</ref>
-In 2008 he played the lead character of 'Anlace' for the English Speaking version of ''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]'' for the Nintendo Wii.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cast and Credits for "Dragon Quest" |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/dragon-quest-swords-the-masked-queen-and-the-tower-of-mirrors/details |website=Metacritic.com |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=19 February 2008}}</ref>
-===Podcast===
-Ellis is the author and producer of the podcast ''An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast'' which had its first season in winter 2021; Ellis's guests for season one included the actor and comedian [[David Walliams]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 3 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048?i=1000504765947 |website=An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast |access-date=9 January 2021}}</ref> and Marathon Swimmer [[Sarah Thomas (marathon swimmer)|Sarah Thomas]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode 12 |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-open-water-swimmers-podcast/id1546171048?i=1000512766371 |website=An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast |access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref>
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 | 2006 || ''[[The Amazing Mrs Pritchard]]'' || Newsnight Runner ||Episode 1.1
 |-
-| 2009 || ''[[Hotel Babylon]]'' || Horny Businessman || Episode 4.3
+| 2009 || ''[[Hotel Babylon (BBC series)|Hotel Babylon]]'' || Horny Businessman || Episode 4.3
 |-
 | 2010 || ''[[The Bill]]'' || Dylan Prest || S26 Ep28
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 |-
 | 2019 || ''[[The Crown (TV series)|The Crown]]'' || Queen's Flight Captain || S3 Ep7
+|-
+| 2023|| ''[[EastEnders]]'' || [[List of EastEnders characters (2023)#Theo Hawthorne|Theo Hawthorne]] || Regular role
 |}
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 == Stage productions ==
 * ''[[Prayer Room (play)|Prayer Room]]'' (2005, as Griffin)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gardner|first1=Lynn|date=24 August 2005|title=Prayer Room|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2005/aug/24/theatre.edinburghfestival20051|access-date=24 August 2005|work=The Guardian}}</ref>
 * ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' at ''Holder's Season'' Barbados (2006, as Benvolio)
 *''[[The Voysey Inheritance]]'' (2007, as Dennis Tregonning)<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|last1=Billington|first1=Michael|date=26 April 2006|title=The Voysey Inheritance|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2006/apr/26/theatre1|access-date=26 April 2006|work=The Guardian}}</ref>
-*''[[Hay Fever (play)|Hay Fever]]'' (2008, as Simon Bliss)<ref>{{cite web |title=Hay Fever: British Theatre Guide Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/hayfevertour-rev.htm |website=British Theatre Guide |publisher=British Theatre Guide}}</ref>
+*''[[Hay Fever (play)|Hay Fever]]'' (2008, as Simon Bliss)<ref>{{cite web |title=Hay Fever: British Theatre Guide Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/hayfevertour-rev.htm |website=British Theatre Guide }}</ref>
-*''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' (2009, as Algernon Moncrieff)<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Peter|first1=John|title=The Importance of Being Earnest|website=The Sunday Times|publisher=The Sunday Times|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-importance-of-being-earnest-jgjzhnqqhhr|access-date=10 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Paul|date=4 February 2008|title=The Importance of Being Earnest|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/the-importance-of-being-earnest-vaudeville-theatre-london-777627.html|access-date=26 April 2008|work=The Independent}}</ref>
+*''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' (2009, as Algernon Moncrieff)<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Peter|first1=John|title=The Importance of Being Earnest|website=The Sunday Times|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-importance-of-being-earnest-jgjzhnqqhhr|access-date=10 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Paul|date=4 February 2008|title=The Importance of Being Earnest|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/the-importance-of-being-earnest-vaudeville-theatre-london-777627.html|access-date=26 April 2008|work=The Independent}}</ref>
 *''[[This Happy Breed]]'' (2011, as Sam Leadbitter)<ref name=":3" />
-*''[[Cinderella]]'' (2012, as Prince Charming)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cinderella|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/cinderella-lyric-hammersmith-21-december-2012|access-date=7 December 2012|website=Time Out|publisher=Time Out}}</ref>
+*''[[Cinderella]]'' (2012, as Prince Charming)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cinderella|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/cinderella-lyric-hammersmith-21-december-2012|access-date=7 December 2012|website=Time Out}}</ref>
-*''[[How I Learned to Drive]]'' (2015, as Uncle Peck)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bosanquet|first1=Theo|title=How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/how-i-learned-to-drive_37271.html|access-date=1 March 2015|website=What's on Stage|publisher=What's on stage}}</ref>
+*''[[How I Learned to Drive]]'' (2015, as Uncle Peck)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bosanquet|first1=Theo|title=How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/how-i-learned-to-drive_37271.html|access-date=1 March 2015|website=What's on Stage}}</ref>
-*''[[Dial M for Murder]]'' (2019, as Tony Wendice)<ref>{{cite web |title=Dial M For Murder Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/dial-m-for-murd-new-vic-theatre-14363 |website=British Theatre Guide |publisher=British Theatre Guide |access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
+*''[[Dial M for Murder]]'' (2019, as Tony Wendice)<ref>{{cite web |title=Dial M For Murder Review |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/dial-m-for-murd-new-vic-theatre-14363 |website=British Theatre Guide |access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
 == References ==
 {{reflist}}
-==External links==
+== External links ==
 * {{IMDb name|2396162}}
 * {{official website|https://www.williamhenryellis.com}}
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+[[Category:Male actors from London]]
-[[Category:People from the London Borough of Camden]]
+[[Category:Actors from the London Borough of Camden]]
 [[Category:21st-century English male actors]]
-[[Category:British men podcasters]]
 [[Category:English podcasters]]
+[[Category:English male soap opera actors]]
 [[Category:English male voice actors]]
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+[[Category:1980 births]]