Jack Ellis (born 1978) is an Australian writer, actor, singer, composer and family mediator.

Biography

Ellis was born in

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to writer parents

Bob Ellis Robert James Ellis (10 May 1942 – 3 April 2016) was an Australian journalist, screenwriter, playwright, filmmaker, and political commentator. He lived in Sydney with author and screenwriter Anne Brooksbank; they had three children. Early ye ...

and

Anne Brooksbank Anne Mary Brooksbank (born 1943) is an Australian writer. She has written a number of novels as well as scripts for film and TV. She teaches screenwriting at The Australian Film, Television and Radio School, Australian Film Television and Radio ...

. During his childhood and teens he worked as an actor. He went on to study classical composition at

Sydney Conservatorium of Music The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM) — formerly the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music, and known by the moniker "The Con" — is the music school of the University of Sydney. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music ...

, then spent a year studying at the Royal Conservatorium in The Hague on scholarship. He taught English while living in

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, then moved back to Australia and did a Master’s of Dispute Resolution at the

University of Technology Sydney The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a public university, public research university located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The university was founded in its current form in 1988, though its origins as a Institute of technology, ...

. He has also completed a Juris Doctor in law. He works as a family mediator, teaches mediation and dispute resolution, and lives with his wife and son in Sydney.

Career

Writing career

Ellis's latest novel, ''Home and Other Hiding Places,'' was published by Ultimo Press in February 2022. The Australian Book Reviewer Debra Adelaide wrote of the book, "it is a special kind of novelist who can write about young characters yet still engage the adult reader. It’s also a special book that can handle the burden of what cover quotes are fond of labelling ‘warm-hearted’ or ‘big-hearted’ fiction. To me, such descriptions usually mean the kiss of death for credibility, but warmheartedness is exactly what Jack Ellis’s Home and Other Hiding Places delivers, without lapsing into sentimentality." His first novel, ''The Best Feeling of All'', was published by Arcadia in March 2014. He also writes articles for publications including ''Australian Women’s Health'' magazine, '' The Drum'', '' Mamamia'', ''

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'' and ''Mum Central''.

Acting career

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'' (2003 film) * '' Crackerjack'' (2002 film) * '' Water Rats'' (1999 TV series) * '' Two Hands'' (1999 film) * ''

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'' (1995 TV series, played Marty Radcliffe) * '' G.P.'' (1992–1993 TV series) * ''

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'' (1991 film) * ''

Emoh Ruo ''Emoh Ruo'' is a 1985 Australian comedy film directed by Denny Lawrence and starring Joy Smithers and Martin Sacks. Plot The Tunkleys move from a caravan park into a suburban home goes wrong. Reception Andrew Urban wrote that "''Emoh Ruo'' r ...

'' (1985 film, played Jack Tunkley)

Music career

After studying composition in The Hague under Dutch composer and pianist

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, Ellis recorded two albums of his original songs with his funk-rock band Zanica. He is now a solo singer/songwriter who plays guitar on his own tracks.

References

External links

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Jack Ellis - Author Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Jack 1978 births Living people Australian writers Australian film actors Australian television actors Australian male singer-songwriters Australian singer-songwriters University of Technology Sydney alumni Sydney Conservatorium of Music alumni