Jack Ellis (writer)
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (April 2015) |
Jack Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 (age 43–44) Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse(s) | Alice |
| Parents |
|
| Website | www |
Jack Ellis (born 1978) is an Australian writer.
Biography[]
Ellis was born in Sydney to writer parents Bob Ellis and Anne Brooksbank.[1] During his childhood and teens he worked as an actor. He went on to study classical composition at Sydney Conservatorium, then spent a year studying at the Royal Conservatorium in The Hague on scholarship.[2] He taught English while living in Cambodia, then moved back to Australia and did a Master’s of Dispute Resolution at the University of Technology Sydney. He is now completing his Juris Doctor in law.[3] He works part-time as a family mediator. He lives with his wife, Alice Ellis Marketing Manager for the NRL Touch Premiership.[4]
Career[]
Writing career[]
Ellis’s first novel, The Best Feeling of All, was published by Arcadia in March 2014.[5] He also writes opinion pieces for publications including Australian Women’s Health magazine,[6] The Drum,[3] Mamamia,[7] Crikey[8] and Mum Central.[9]
Acting career[]
- House Rules (2014 Reality TV Series)
- Take Away (2003 Film)
- Crackerjack (2002 Film)
- Water Rats (1999 TV series)
- Two Hands (1999 Film)
- Echo Point (1995 TV series, played Marty Radcliffe)
- G.P. (1992–1993 TV series)
- Point Break (1991 Film)
- Emoh Ruo (1985 film, played Jack Tunkley)[10]
Music career[]
After studying composition in The Hague under Dutch composer and pianist Louis Andriessen, Ellis recorded two albums of his original songs with his funk-rock band Zanica. He is now a solo singer/songwriter who plays guitar on his own tracks.[11]
Sporting career[]
- Chess Boxing (2003 Debut, Little Angel Theater, London England)
Professional Chess Boxing Record[]
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | Checkmate | Iepe Rubingh | KO | 11 (12) | 02 Oct FEB | , London, England | Won WCBO Smart middleweight title |
References[]
- ^ Nick Galvin (9 March 2014). "Jack Ellis' storied history". smh.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Ep 6 Russell Brand, Julian Assange, will The Hoopla survive? And Writer in Residence Jack Ellis". writerscentre.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Jack Ellis". the Drum – ABC.
- ^ "Do you know what your values are? For instance, do you rate financial security over creativity when it comes to your career?". yahoo.com. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "ELLIS, Jack". curtisbrown.com.au. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Life's a Pitch – Women's Health Magazine". Au.lifestyle.yahoo.com. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Can a man understand women? We're here to answer that very question". Mamamia.com.au. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ Ellis, Jack (22 July 2009). "Michael Jackson: was he a castrato?". Crikey. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Jack Ellis, Author at Mum Central – Real Women, Real Life". Mumcentral.com.au. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Film Catalogue". Palm Beach Pictures. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Jack Ellis | Unearthed". Triplejunearthed.com. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
External links[]
- Jack Ellis at IMDb
- Australian writers
- 1978 births
- Living people
- University of Technology Sydney alumni