Greg Ellis (actor)

Greg Ellis is an English film, television and voice actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Theodore Groves in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series and Michael Amador in 24 as well as voice-over work in over 100 video games titles.

Greg Ellis
Born
Wigan, Lancashire, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesJonny Rees
OccupationActor
Years active1988–present
Notable work
Pirates of the Caribbean film series as Theodore Groves

Career

On the big screen, he is best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Commander Groves in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series as well as starring in J.J. Abrams Star Trek as Chief Engineer Olsen, the original chief engineer of the Starship Enterprise. He starred in the western Forsaken alongside Demi Moore with Donald Sutherland and Brian Cox.

He joined the cast of Hawaii Five-0 in season five to play Thomas Farrow in a major recurring arc, was a regular on the Fox drama Touch as Trevor Wilcox and played the villainous Michael Amador opposite Kiefer Sutherland in the 3rd season of the hit series 24. He also co-starred opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie in Beowulf with Brad Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic.

His television credits include: Dexter (tv series), The X-Files, The Riches, Bones (tv series), Alcatraz, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Closer, CSI, Nip/Tuck, Perception, Knight Rider, Days of Our Lives and Trust Me and many more.

He is the voice of MZingo in Disney's Lion King spin-off series The Lion Guard and Jet-Vac in the Netflix animated series Skylanders as well as the voice of Valen Rudor in the Disney animated series Star Wars Rebels.

He has a steady voice-over career in cartoons, animated movies and video games. His voice was featured in the PlayStation 2 games Rogue Galaxy (as Simon Wicard), Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (as Cait Sith), and Tomb Raider: Legend (as Alister Fletcher), as well as in Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, and Dragon Age: Inquisition (as Cullen Rutherford). His minor video game work includes voices for SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs, SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Tomb Raider: Underworld, and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. He has also voiced characters in cartoons such as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Invader Zim, and first three series of the Ben 10 franchise.

He played Cmdr. Giles Price in the game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and reprised the role in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising. He reprised his role as Cait Sith in the English version of the CGI film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. He voiced Garmund in the Robert Zemeckis animated film, Beowulf.[1] Ellis originally started in musicals and was Rusty in Starlight Express at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and was the alternate Chris in the original cast of Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He also appears on the cast recording of the new Starlight Express. He released a single from the show, "Next Time You Fall in Love."

Filmography

Film

List of live-action performances in film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1997TitanicCarpathia Steward
2001To End All WarsPrimrose
2003Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlLieutenant Theodore Groves
2005Mr. & Mrs. SmithMickey (Dive Bar Patron #1)
Cell CallDonovanShort film
2007Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndLieutenant Theodore Groves
2008Knight RiderWeltherTelevision film
2009Star TrekChief Engineer Olsen
2011Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesLieutenant Commander Theodore Groves
2012RoguePeter ReidTelevision film
2015ForsakenTom Watson
2017Killer AppSpringer

Television

List of live-action performances in television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Brush StrokesTerryEpisode: "Episode #4.5"
1990–1991BreadP.C. Lloyd21 episodes
1998The X-Files3rd British CrewmanEpisode: "Triangle"
1999Star Trek: Deep Space NineEkoorEpisode: "What You Leave Behind"
2003–200424Michael Amador9 episodes
2005, 2014CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationFoxy Harris, Special Agent Sturgis2 episodes
2006BonesKevin HollingsEpisode: "Two Bodies in the Lab"
2008–2009ValentineAri Valentine / Ares8 episodes
2009Trust MeSimon Cochran7 episodes
DexterJonathan FarrowEpisode: "Slack Tide"
2010Nip/TuckAdam WiseEpisode: "Joel Seabrook"
2011The ConfessionSheldon HoffmanEpisode: "Chapter 7"
2012Days of Our LivesAgent Spencer27 episodes
AlcatrazGarrett StillmanEpisode: "Garrett Stillman"
2013TouchTrevor Wilcox13 episodes
2014Hawaii Five-0Thomas Farrow4 episodes
2018LuciferMyles DrunkerEpisode: "Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better"

Video games

List of live-action performances in video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3Cmdr. Giles Price
2009Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising

Animation

List of voice performances in television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999The Wild ThornberrysBim, WhippetEp. "Koality and Kuantity"
The Angry BeaversRandy Beaver, SupercomputerEp. "Koality Komforts/Oh, Brother?"
2002Dan Dare: Pilot of the FutureDan Dare
2004–07The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyEntity Two, Another Astronaut, Lawn Gnome
Pig No. 2, Delivery Guy, Lord Byron
Windham, Daddy Elf, Druid No. 1, Miguel
2004–05Teen TitansMalchior, Punk Rocket
2004Evil Con CarneLady of the Lake, Prince, Bobby No. 2Ep. "Jealousy, Jealous Do/Hector, King of the Britons"
2005–08BratzByron Powell, Sir Nigel Forrester7 episodes
2006Ben 10SynaptakEp. "The Galactic Enforcers"
Legion of Super HeroesDrax, Shadowy Voice
Phantom, Science Police
Ep. "Phantoms"
2007–08Phineas and FerbJameson, Angry Mob
2007The BatmanCount VertigoEp. "Vertigo"
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceForever Knight No. 1, Forever Knight No. 2, Jailer, Squire
2008–2011Batman: The Brave and the BoldGentleman Ghost, Doctor Fate, Cavalier
Doctor Canus, Hawk, Shrapnel
Mr. Mind, Computer Voice
Nuclear Engineer, Hawk, Kafka, James Craddock
2009Star Wars: The Clone WarsTurk Falso2 episodes
Ape EscapeSpecter
2010–11Ben 10: Ultimate AlienPrince Gyula, Cyborg #2
Dagonet, Reporter Chet Rigby
2010–13Generator RexGatlocke
2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesBreaker, Alvin Kibbey, Cobra Ops Supervisor
2011–13Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedCharles Weatlesby, Destroido Computer
2012The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesRocket RaccoonEp. "Michael Korvac"
2013–14Beware the BatmanPhosphorus Rex, Milo Match
2014–16Transformers: Rescue BotsDr. Thaddeus Morocco (2nd voice), Mr. Foster
2014–17Star Wars RebelsBaron Valen Rudor, Stormtrooper No. 5[2]
2015–17Sofia the FirstSpruce, additional voices
2016–19The Lion GuardMzingoCredited as Jonny Rees
2016–18Skylanders AcademyJet-Vac
2017Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Dr. Messmer, Kitchen staff memberEpisode: "Mysteries on the Disorient Express"
2017–18Star vs. the Forces of EvilManfred, additional voicesCredited as Jonny Rees

Film

List of voice performances in live-action films
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Summer Music Mania 2004AnnouncerTelevision film
2006Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesNigel[3]
2008Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the ChiefWallabyDirect-to-video[3]
2009Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsDave the DoveDirect-to-video[3]
List of voice performances in animated films
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Bratz: Rock AngelzByronDirect-to-video[3]
2006Bratz: Genie MagicSebastianDirect-to-video[3]
Final Fantasy VII Advent ChildrenCait SithEnglish dub[3]
Bratz Babyz: The MovieHarveyDirect-to-video
2007Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey AdventureCreeper, Horror's Hand, Pirate No. 3, PaperboyTelevision film[3]
2010Dante's Inferno: An Animated EpicPlatoDirect-to-video
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock HolmesTin, SergeantDirect-to-video[3]
2012Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry MouseWill Scarlet, TinDirect-to-video[3]
Big Top Scooby-Doo!Marius BrancusiDirect-to-video[3]
Foodfight!Hairy Hold[3]
2013Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureTinDirect-to-video[3]
2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamCaptain BoomerangDirect-to-video[3]
Tom and Jerry: The Lost DragonTinDirect-to-video[3]
KhumbaThabo, Elder # 1English dub[3]
2015Tom and Jerry: Spy QuestTinDirect-to-video[3]
The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarMzingoTelevision film[3]
2020Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and MonstersMister MindDirect-to-video[4]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Interstate '82Rank Dick
Star Trek: Hidden EvilUrano
2000StarlancerLuenberg Comms Officer
Star Trek: InvasionKam Jahtae Commander
2002Red Faction IIMale Voice 4
Treasure Planet: Battle at ProcyonHuman Male Crew, Arcturian Admiral, Captain[3]
2003LionheartRichard Lionheart
SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALsBritish S.A.S. Operative SABRE
Medal of Honor: Rising SunMartin Clemens
Robin Hood: Defender of the CrownRobin Hood
2004Onimusha Blade WarriorsKeijiro MaedaEnglish dub[3]
Call of Duty: United OffensiveBritish Narrator
X-Men LegendsTechnician, Male Prisoner No. 2
Shark TaleAdditional Tenant Fish
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush RescueTy the Tasmanian Tiger[3]
The Bard's TaleAdditional voices[5]
EverQuest IIAdditional voices
Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesAdditional voices
GoldenEye: Rogue AgentAdditional voices
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsDisciple[3]
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earthElven Officer, Ithilien Ranger Unit
2005Shadow of RomeAdditional voices[6]
Ys: The Ark of NapishtimRomun Soldier No. 3English dub
Haunting GroundRiccardo, Ugo Belli[3]
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were NonePhillip Lombard, Fred Faine[3]
Bratz: Rock AngelzBryon Powell, Nigel
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the QuinkanTy the Tasmanian Tiger, Sergeant Bluey[3]
The Incredibles: Rise of the UnderminerAdditional voices
SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALsChopper
2006The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth IICeleborn, Elves, Ithilien Rangers
Tomb Raider: LegendAlister Fletcher[3]
Teen TitansMad Mod[3]
CarsPiston Cup Racers
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestAdditional voices
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack SparrowFat Pirate, Pintell, Ragetti, Spanish Soldier[3]
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VIICait SithEnglish dub[3]
SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2Additional voices
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-kingElves, Ithilien Rangers
2007Rogue GalaxySimon WicardEnglish dub
God of War IIRhodes Soldiers, Spartan Soldiers
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndAdditional voices
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of DestructionWeapons Grummel, Armor Grummel
2008The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianReepicheep
Resistance 2Additional voices
Tomb Raider: UnderworldAlister Fletcher, Mercenary[3]
2009Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimeWeapons Grummel, Armor Grummel
Dragon Age: OriginsCullen, additional voices
2010Clash of the TitansPerseus, Soldiers, Townpeople, Spirits[3]
God of War IIIHermes, Civilian[3]
Dragon Age: Origins – AwakeningAnders
Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The VideogameGentleman Ghost
2011Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two WorldsRocket Raccoon
Dragon Age IICullen, additional voices
Cars 2Nigel Gearsley
Shadows of the DamnedJohnson[3]
Resistance 3Fyodor Malikov, Radio Wales[3]
Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionMarlowe's Agents[3]
Saints Row: The ThirdAdditional voices
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3Rocket Raccoon
Star Wars: The Old RepublicAdditional voices
2012Kingdoms of Amalur: ReckoningAdditional voices
Diablo IIICaptain Rumford[7]
Darksiders IICorrupted Angel, Disembodied Voice 3[3]
Skylanders: GiantsJet-Vac
2013BioShock InfiniteAdditional voices
Disney InfinityAdditional voices[8]
Saints Row IVAdditional voices
Skylanders: Swap ForceJet-Vac
2014Diablo III: Reaper of SoulsCaptain Rumford[9]
Skylanders: Trap TeamJet-Vac, Bomb Shell
Dragon Age: InquisitionCullen
2015Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSoldiers, MembersEnglish dub[10]
Skylanders: SuperChargersJet-Vac
2016Skylanders: Imaginators
2019Travis Strikes Again: No More HeroesBrian Buster Jr.[11]

References

  1. "BEOWULF site launches". Cinescape.com. 26 July 2006. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2006.
  2. "Spark of Rebellion". Star Wars Rebels. 3 October 2014. Event occurs at 43:07. Disney Channel.
  3. "Greg Ellis – 123 Character Images | Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved 10 April 2019. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  4. Oller, Jacob (3 April 2020). "Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. InXile Entertainment. The Bard’s Tale. InXile Entertainment. Scene: Ending credits, 2:10:17 in, More Great Talent.
  6. "Shadow of Rome (2005 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 23 January 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of the title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
  7. Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III. Scene: Closing credits, 4:10 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  8. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity. Scene: Closing credits, 4:52 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
  9. Blizzard Entertainment. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. Scene: Closing credits, 5:23 in, Voice Over, Additional Voices.
  10. Konami (2015). Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Scene: Closing credits, 0:32 in, Cast.
  11. @Grasshopper_EN (20 December 2018). "Introducing the all-star lineup of #TravisStrikesAgain #NoMoreHeroes' main voice cast!" (Tweet) via Twitter.
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