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Ellen Barkin

Bio: Ellen Rona Barkin (born April 16, 1954) is an American actress. Her breakthrough role was in the 1982 film Diner, and in the following years, she had starring roles in films such as Tender Mercies (1983), Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), The Big Easy (1986), Johnny Handsome, and Sea of Love (both 1989)
Born: Fri, Apr 16 1954
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Ellen Barkin is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Out-Laws
The Out-Laws
Ellen Barkin was 69 in The Out-Laws as 'Lilly McDermott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of The Man from Toronto
The Man from Toronto
Ellen Barkin was 68 in The Man from Toronto as 'The Handler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Breaking News in Yuba County
Breaking News in Yuba County
Ellen Barkin was 66 in Breaking News in Yuba County as 'Debbie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 2021
Poster of Active Adults
Active Adults
Ellen Barkin was 63 in Active Adults as 'Lucy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 2017
Poster of Hands of Stone
Hands of Stone
Ellen Barkin was 62 in Hands of Stone as 'Stephanie Arcel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of The Cobbler
The Cobbler
Ellen Barkin was 60 in The Cobbler as 'Elaine Greenawalt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of Very Good Girls
Very Good Girls
Ellen Barkin was 58 in Very Good Girls as 'Norma Berger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2013
Poster of Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Ellen Barkin was 58 in Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 2012
Poster of Another Happy Day
Another Happy Day
Ellen Barkin was 57 in Another Happy Day as 'Lynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2011
Poster of His Way
His Way
Ellen Barkin was 56 in His Way as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2011
Poster of Twelve
Twelve
Ellen Barkin was 56 in Twelve as 'Jessica's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2010
Poster of Operation: Endgame
Operation: Endgame
Ellen Barkin was 56 in Operation: Endgame as 'Empress'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 2010
Poster of The Chameleon
The Chameleon
Ellen Barkin was 56 in The Chameleon as 'Kimberly Miller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 2010
Poster of Shit Year
Shit Year
Ellen Barkin was 56 in Shit Year as 'Colleen West'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 2010
Poster of Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest
Ellen Barkin was 55 in Brooklyn's Finest as 'Agent Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2010
Poster of Happy Tears
Happy Tears
Ellen Barkin was 55 in Happy Tears as 'Shelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2009
Poster of Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen
Ellen Barkin was 53 in Ocean's Thirteen as 'Abigail Sponder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of Trust the Man
Trust the Man
Ellen Barkin was 51 in Trust the Man as 'Norah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005
Poster of Palindromes
Palindromes
Ellen Barkin was 50 in Palindromes as 'Joyce Victor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 2005
Poster of She Hate Me
She Hate Me
Ellen Barkin was 50 in She Hate Me as 'Margo Chadwick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
Buckaroo Banzai Declassified
Ellen Barkin was 47 in Buckaroo Banzai Declassified as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of Someone Like You...
Someone Like You...
Ellen Barkin was 46 in Someone Like You... as 'Diane Roberts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2001
Poster of Crime + Punishment in Suburbia
Crime + Punishment in Suburbia
Ellen Barkin was 46 in Crime + Punishment in Suburbia as 'Maggie Skolnick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Ellen Barkin was 45 in Mercy as 'Det. Catherine Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2000
Poster of Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Ellen Barkin was 45 in Drop Dead Gorgeous as 'Annette Atkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1999
Poster of Diner: On The Flip Side
Diner: On The Flip Side
Ellen Barkin was 44 in Diner: On The Flip Side as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1999
Poster of The White River Kid
The White River Kid
Ellen Barkin was 44 in The White River Kid as 'Eva Nell La Fangroy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Ellen Barkin was 44 in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as 'Waitress at North Star Cafe'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of Before Women Had Wings
Before Women Had Wings
Ellen Barkin was 43 in Before Women Had Wings as 'Glory Marie Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1997
Poster of Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time
Ellen Barkin was 42 in Mad Dog Time as 'Rita Everly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of The Fan
The Fan
Ellen Barkin was 42 in The Fan as 'Jewel Stern'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1996
Poster of Wild Bill
Wild Bill
Ellen Barkin was 41 in Wild Bill as 'Calamity Jane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Ellen Barkin was 40 in Bad Company as 'Margaret Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of This Boy's Life
This Boy's Life
Ellen Barkin was 38 in This Boy's Life as 'Caroline Wolff Hansen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1993
Poster of Into the West
Into the West
Ellen Barkin was 38 in Into the West as 'Kathleen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of Mac
Mac
Ellen Barkin was 38 in Mac as 'Oona Goldfarb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of Man Trouble
Man Trouble
Ellen Barkin was 38 in Man Trouble as 'Joan Spruance'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1992
Poster of Switch
Switch
Ellen Barkin was 37 in Switch as 'Amanda Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Sea of Love
Sea of Love
Ellen Barkin was 35 in Sea of Love as 'Helen Cruger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome
Ellen Barkin was 35 in Johnny Handsome as 'Sunny Boyd'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1989
Poster of Clinton and Nadine
Clinton and Nadine
Ellen Barkin was 34 in Clinton and Nadine as 'Nadine Powers'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1988
Poster of Siesta
Siesta
Ellen Barkin was 33 in Siesta as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1987
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
Ellen Barkin was 33 in Made in Heaven as 'Lucille (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of The Big Easy
The Big Easy
Ellen Barkin was 32 in The Big Easy as 'Anne Osborne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986
Poster of Down by Law
Down by Law
Ellen Barkin was 32 in Down by Law as 'Laurette'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Act of Vengeance
Act of Vengeance
Ellen Barkin was 32 in Act of Vengeance as 'Annette Gilly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1986
Poster of The Princess Who Had Never Laughed
The Princess Who Had Never Laughed
Ellen Barkin was 32 in The Princess Who Had Never Laughed as 'Princess Henrietta'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1986
Poster of Desert Bloom
Desert Bloom
Ellen Barkin was 31 in Desert Bloom as 'Aunt Starr'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1986
Poster of Terminal Choice
Terminal Choice
Ellen Barkin was 31 in Terminal Choice as 'Mary O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1985
Poster of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Ellen Barkin was 30 in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension as 'Penny Priddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Terrible Joe Moran
Terrible Joe Moran
Ellen Barkin was 29 in Terrible Joe Moran as 'Ronnie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Harry & Son
Harry & Son
Ellen Barkin was 29 in Harry & Son as 'Katie Wilowski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Eddie and the Cruisers
Eddie and the Cruisers
Ellen Barkin was 29 in Eddie and the Cruisers as 'Maggie Foley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of Daniel
Daniel
Ellen Barkin was 29 in Daniel as 'Phyllis Isaacson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1983
Poster of Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies
Ellen Barkin was 28 in Tender Mercies as 'Sue Anne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
Ellen Barkin was 28 in Enormous Changes at the Last Minute as 'Virginia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Parole
Parole
Ellen Barkin was 28 in Parole as 'Donna'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1982
Poster of Diner
Diner
Ellen Barkin was 27 in Diner as 'Beth Schreiber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of We're Fighting Back
We're Fighting Back
Ellen Barkin was 27 in We're Fighting Back as 'Chris Capoletti'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of Kent State
Kent State
Ellen Barkin was 26 in Kent State as 'Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Poker Face
Poker Face
Ellen Barkin was 68+ in Poker Face as 'Kathleen Townsend'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom
Ellen Barkin was 62+ in Animal Kingdom as 'Janine "Smurf" Cody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of HAPPYish
HAPPYish
Ellen Barkin was 61+ in HAPPYish as 'Dani Kirschenbloom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2015
Poster of The New Normal
The New Normal
Ellen Barkin was 58+ in The New Normal as 'Jane Forrest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2012
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Ellen Barkin was 55+ in Modern Family as 'Mitzi Roth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Ellen Barkin was 55+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Comedy Central Roasts
Comedy Central Roasts
Ellen Barkin was 49+ in Comedy Central Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Ellen Barkin was 42+ in King of the Hill as 'Lenore (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Ellen Barkin was 42+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Ellen Barkin was 42+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Ellen Barkin was 40+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Ellen Barkin was 39+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Ellen Barkin was 28+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Princess Henrietta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Ellen Barkin was 1+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ellen Barkin was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953