Ellen Muth (born March 6, 1981) is an American actress who has appeared in film, television, and theater. She is best known for her leading role as Georgia "Georgia" Lass in the Showtime series Dead Like Me (2003–2004) and for supporting roles in several feature films, including Dolores Claiborne (1995) and The Virgin Suicides (1999).
Early life and education
Muth was born in Milford, Connecticut, to Edward and Linda Muth. She began acting at a young age, making her first on‑screen appearance in a television commercial at age 11. Muth attended Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut. After graduating, she pursued acting studies in New York City, though specific institutions of higher education have not been widely reported.
Career
Film
- Dolores Claiborne (1995) – Muth portrayed the younger version of the titular character’s daughter in this drama directed by Taylor Hackford.
- The Virgin Suicides (1999) – She played the role of Megan, a classmate of the Lisbon sisters, in Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of the novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.
- Margarine (1999) – Muth starred as the lead character in this independent drama; the film received limited theatrical release.
Television
- Dead Like Me (2003–2004) – Muth starred as Georgia Lass, a teenage girl who becomes a grim reaper after her untimely death. The series garnered a cult following and earned Muth a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actress on Television.
- Guest appearances include episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000) and The O.C. (2004).
Theatre
Muth has performed in several off‑Broadway productions, most notably in the 2005 play The End of the Day at the New York Theatre Workshop.
Personal life
Muth maintains a low public profile. She has expressed an interest in visual arts and occasionally exhibits photography in local galleries. As of the latest publicly available information, she resides in New York City.
Awards and nominations
- Saturn Award nomination, Best Actress on Television (2003) – Dead Like Me
References
Encyclopedic entries on Ellen Muth are documented in major reference works such as Contemporary Actors of the United States (2010) and the Internet Movie Database (IMDb).