Kerry Ellis, 1979
Actors · May 6, 1979
Kerry Ellis
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Kerry Ellis is 47 years old, born May 6, 1979 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Kerry Ellis built a West End empire on powerhouse musical theatre vocals, then pivoted to solo artistry after meeting Queen's Brian May. Born in Suffolk in 1979, Ellis debuted professionally in 1998 and became known as the First Lady of West End musicals, headlining productions of Wicked, Les Misérables, and Cats. Her solo albums—Anthems (2010), Kerry Ellis (2014), Golden Days (2017), and Feels Like Home (2020)—established her as a crossover artist. Taurus-born performer with a Life Path 1 drive toward pioneering new ground.
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Biography
Kerry Ellis transformed West End musicals into a launchpad for international solo stardom. Born on 6 May 1979 in Suffolk, England, Ellis trained at Laine Theatre Arts from age 16 and made her professional stage debut in 1998. Her first West End role came as understudy to Eliza Doolittle in the 2001 revival of My Fair Lady, followed by the role of Meat in the original London cast of We Will Rock You in 2002. She went on to lead major productions: Les Misérables, Wicked (both West End and Broadway), Oliver!, and Cats, earning the title First Lady of West End musicals.
Ellis's solo music career took shape after meeting Queen guitarist Brian May in 2002. Her studio albums charted steadily: Anthems reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart in 2010, followed by self-titled Kerry Ellis (2014), Golden Days (2017), and Feels Like Home (2020), plus live and EP releases. She has toured extensively and performed as a featured artist on multiple collaborative projects. Beyond performance, Ellis supports the Born Free Foundation alongside May and holds patronages across several arts organisations. In 2019, she received an honorary fellowship from the University of Suffolk. As an actress and singer, Ellis continues to balance stage work with recording and touring. A Taurus with Life Path 1, her pioneering trajectory reflects both vocal mastery and entrepreneurial reinvention across musical theatre and popular music.
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Before Fame
Kerry Ellis grew up in Suffolk and began performing early, training formally at Laine Theatre Arts from age 16. She made her professional stage debut in 1998 before landing her West End break in 2001 as Eliza Doolittle's understudy in My Fair Lady. Within a year she secured the role of Meat in the original London cast of We Will Rock You, establishing herself as a versatile musical theatre performer.
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Trivia
- Ellis became known as the First Lady of West End musicals after leading major productions including Wicked, Les Misérables, Oliver!, and Cats.
- She met Queen guitarist Brian May in 2002, the same year she performed in We Will Rock You, marking the beginning of her solo music career expansion.
- Her debut solo album Anthems (2010) reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart, launching her crossover into recorded music.
- Ellis has performed in national tours and concert productions of musicals including Miss Saigon, Chess, The War of the Worlds, RENT, and Anything Goes.
- In 2019, the University of Suffolk granted her an honorary fellowship in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
- Ellis works with the Born Free Foundation alongside Brian May and holds patronages with several arts organisations.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Kerry Ellis tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kerry Ellis?
- Kerry Ellis is 47 years old (born May 6, 1979).
- When is Kerry Ellis's birthday?
- Kerry Ellis was born on May 6, 1979.
- What is Kerry Ellis's zodiac sign?
- Kerry Ellis is a Taurus, born May 6, 1979.
- What is Kerry Ellis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kerry Ellis was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Kerry Ellis from?
- Kerry Ellis is from United Kingdom.
- What does Kerry Ellis do?
- Kerry Ellis is a actor.
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