Ellen Albertini Dow
Ellen Albertini Dow was an American actress known for her comedic roles and distinctive voice. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' and 'The Wedding Singer.' With a career spanning several decades, she was beloved for... Read More
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Wedding Crashers (2005)
John and his buddy, Jeremy are emotional criminals who know how to use a woman's hopes and dreams for their own carnal gain. Their...
Sister Act (1992)
A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother...
The Wedding Singer (1998)
Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
Frank the BastardA young woman returns to her birthplace after her father's death and unearths distant memories and long-buried secrets that change... |
Dora | |
| 2011 |
Not Another Not Another MovieFollows a struggling movie studio that's willing to do anything to make some money - even if it means ruining... |
Rose | |
| 2011 |
New GirlJessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with... |
Aunt Ruthie | |
| 2011 |
ShamelessChicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps... |
The Real Aunt Ginger | |
| 2010 |
The InvitedA young married couple who are pregnant with their first child moves into their turn-of-the-century home where they discover that... |
Natalie Shaw | |
| 2009 |
Without a Paddle: Nature's CallingVenturing into the woods causes nothing but trouble and hilarity for three misguided males in this straight to video spin-off... |
Mrs. Bessler | |
| 2007 |
In Case of EmergencyFour old friends from high school find themselves at that stage where they realize that their lives didn't turn out... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
The Blue HourSeveral strangers in Los Angeles weave their stories of loss and hope, not knowing that their lives have brushed up... |
Anabella | |
| 2006 |
Fat GirlsA gay theater-obsessed Texan high school senior has his heart set on Broadway stardom with an eye out for love.... |
Mildred | |
| 2006 |
Hannah MontanaAt home and school, she's Miley Stewart, a typical teenager, but when the lights go down and the curtain goes... |
Kathrine McCord | |
| 2005 |
My Name Is EarlWhen petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma. |
Gertrude Balboa | |
| 2005 |
Wedding CrashersJohn and his buddy Jeremy are emotional criminals who know how to use a woman's hopes and dreams for their... |
Grandma Mary Cleary | |
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
Helen Washburn (voice) | |
| 2005 |
Annie's PointA recently widowed grandmother is determined to grant her husband's last wish of setting his ashes free over the idyllic... |
Louise Tette | |
| 2004 |
Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideThe whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as... |
Mrs. Knapp | |
| 2003 |
Cold CaseThe Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved.... |
Audrey Abruzzi (2007) | |
| 2003 |
Las VegasEd Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of... |
Dottie Arkin | |
| 2002 |
Eight Crazy NightsDavey Stone, a 33-year old party animal, finds himself in trouble with the law after his wild ways go too... |
See's Candies Box (voice) | |
| 2001 |
LongshotA powerful businessman blackmails a fitness instructor in order to gain inside information on the stock market. |
Ms. Fleisher | |
| 2001 |
ScrubsIn the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. |
Betty | |
| 2001 |
Six Feet UnderWhen death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral... |
Roberta | |
| 2000 |
NikkiNikki White pursues her dream of being a Las Vegas showgirl, while her husband, Dwight, tries to break into professional... |
Miss Marie | |
| 2000 |
Road TripAfter a student at the University of Ithaca films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one... |
Barry's Grandma | |
| 2000 |
Ready to RumbleTwo slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter. |
Mrs. MacKenzie | |
| 1999 |
Judging AmyJudging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV.... |
Mrs. Powell | |
| 1999 |
PaynePayne is an American television series, patterned after the British program Fawlty Towers. It starred American actor John Larroquette, who... |
Flo | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Aunt Helen (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Elderly Woman (voice) | |
| 1998 |
Patch AdamsThe true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and... |
Aggie | |
| 1998 |
Will & GraceWill Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves... |
Sylvia Walker | |
| 1998 |
54When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to... |
Disco Dottie | |
| 1998 |
Carnival of SoulsA young woman is pursued in reality and in her subconscious by the sadistic carnival clown who raped and murdered... |
Mrs. Meltzer | |
| 1998 |
The Wedding SingerRobbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally... |
Rosie | |
| 1997 |
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionCan you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during... |
Connie Howard (segment "Mystery Lock") | |
| 1997 |
Just Shoot Me!See the inner workings of a high-style magazine owned by Jack Gallo, who has hired his quick-tempered but talented daughter,... |
Mrs. Gallo | |
| 1996 |
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchOn her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda... |
Old Lady | |
| 1996 |
Suddenly SusanSusan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded,... |
Lily | |
| 1996 |
Arli$$A behind-the-scenes look at the glitzy, big-money world of professional sports following the eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports... |
Amelia | |
| 1995 |
Murder OneTheodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
Ned & StaceyA self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business... |
Mrs. Porter | |
| 1995 |
Problem Child 3Now a pre-teen, Junior has fallen head over heels for a classmate who doesn't even notice him, but does notice... |
Lila Duvane | |
| 1995 |
Hope and GloriaHope and Gloria is an American sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Television and aired on NBC from March 9, 1995,... |
Miss Mae | |
| 1995 |
CybillCybill is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995, to July... |
Elderly Woman | |
| 1994 |
Radioland MurdersA series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network. |
Organist | |
| 1994 |
ERER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and... |
Mrs. Riblet | |
| 1994 |
On Our OwnOn Our Own is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from September 13, 1994 to April 14, 1995. Created and... |
Little Old Lady | |
| 1994 |
Sister, SisterTwins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later, they encounter each other by... |
Betty | |
| 1993 |
Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitDeloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by... |
Choir Nun | |
| 1993 |
The NannyThat flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel).... |
Wendell's Mother (uncredited) | |
| 1993 |
Dave's WorldDave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the... |
Craft Granny | |
| 1993 |
The John Larroquette ShowThe John Larroquette Show is an American television sitcom .The show was a vehicle for John Larroquette following his run... |
Old Woman | |
| 1992 |
Hearts AfireFrustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press... |
Miss Abbington | |
| 1992 |
Sister ActWhen lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in... |
Choir Nun | |
| 1992 |
Memoirs of an Invisible ManAfter a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope... |
Mrs. Coulson | |
| 1992 |
Space CaseIn the future, mental institutions are located on far-away planets. One such planet is the apex for an invasion of... |
Betsy | |
| 1991 |
Blood and ConcreteA dimwitted thug encounters a strung-out, suicidal young woman and an unlikely relationship develops as they work together to make... |
Old Lady | |
| 1990 |
My Blue HeavenFBI agent Barney Coopersmith is assigned to protect former Mafia figure turned informant Vincent Antonelli. In the witness protection program... |
Nun | |
| 1990 |
WingsBrothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by... |
Debbie | |
| 1989 |
Christine CromwellTalented female attorney, Christine Cromwell, searches for justice, and the truth, when her friends and clients are accused of murder. |
Lydia | |
| 1989 |
Christine CromwellTalented female attorney, Christine Cromwell, searches for justice, and the truth, when her friends and clients are accused of murder. |
Nanny | |
| 1989 |
Family MattersA long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door... |
Miss Gilbert | |
| 1989 |
SeinfeldA stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in... |
Momma | |
| 1989 |
Quantum LeapTheorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and... |
Grandma | |
| 1988 |
Murphy BrownMurphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following... |
Aunt Belle | |
| 1988 |
Going to the ChapelAs a couple (Valentine and Greene) prepare to get married all sorts of uninvited and unexpected guests arrive and secrets... |
Grandma Haldane | |
| 1988 |
The Wonder YearsThe story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s.... |
Mrs. Tambora | |
| 1987 |
Star Trek: The Next GenerationFollow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they... |
Felisa | |
| 1987 |
Beauty and the BeastSavvy Assistant District Attorney Catherine Chandler is saved by a noble, beast-like man named Vincent, who lives in a secret,... |
Anna Lausch | |
| 1987 |
MunchiesSimon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and... |
Little Old Lady | |
| 1985 |
The Twilight ZoneThis 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells... |
(segment "The Storyteller") | |
| 1985 |
The Twilight ZoneThis 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells... |
(segment "Need to Know") | |
| 1985 |
American Drive-InThe goings-on at a typical drive-in on a summer night. |
Allison | |
| 1985 |
The Golden GirlsFour Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious,... |
Lillian | |
| 1985 |
The Golden GirlsFour Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious,... |
Sarah | |
| 1985 |
The Golden GirlsFour Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious,... |
Mrs. Leonard | |
| 1985 |
MoonlightingAfter being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency.... |
Mrs. Baer | |
| 1982 |
NewhartDick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in... |
Dorothy Benson |
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Ellen Albertini Dow is best known for her roles in 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead' and 'The Wedding Singer.' These films showcased her comedic talent and distinctive voice.
While Ellen Albertini Dow did not receive major awards, she was celebrated for her contributions to film and television, earning a loyal fanbase over her career.
Ellen Albertini Dow's film career began with a small role in 'The Wedding Singer' in 1998, but she had previously performed in theater for many years.
Ellen Albertini Dow had one child, a daughter named Ellen Dow, who has also been involved in the entertainment industry.
Ellen Albertini Dow was known for her comedic timing and expressive character portrayals. Her performances often included a mix of humor and warmth.
Ellen Albertini Dow's estimated net worth was around $1 million, reflecting her successful career in acting over several decades.
Ellen Albertini Dow appeared in various television shows, including guest spots on popular series such as 'The Golden Girls' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'
Ellen Albertini Dow passed away on 4 May 2015, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.