Biography
Comedian, actor, and writer Ellie Taylor’s stand-up show THIS GUY was a sell-out smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017, leading to her third nationwide tour, which was extended into 2018 due to popular demand. Her new stand-up tour, DON’T GOT THIS goes nationwide in 2019.
Ellie was one of 5 UK comedians to be featured in Netflix’s trailblazing COMEDIANS OF THE WORLD series, with her special CRAVINGS premiering on New Year’s Day 2019. Alongside this, she’s also part of the core cast of hit BBC 2 satirical show THE MASH REPORT, with her clips becoming worldwide viral hits, notching up close to 60 million views online and being shared by Madonna.
A regular guest on panel shows including MOCK THE WEEK (BBC 2), WOULD I LIE TO YOU (BBC 1), and QI (BBC 2), Ellie has hosted LIVE AT THE APOLLO (BBC 2), as well as appearing on DARA O BRIAIN’S GO 8 BIT (Dave), ALAN DAVIES: AS YET UNTITLED (Dave), 8 OUT OF 10 CATS (C4), DRUNK HISTORY (Comedy Central), VIRTUALLY FAMOUS (E4) and THE JOHN BISHOP SHOW (BBC 1). She regularly appears on BBC Radio 4’s THE NOW SHOW, she was a team captain on GABY’S TALKING PICTURES (Radio 4) and has worked in the writer’s room for I LIVE WITH MODELS (Comedy Central). Her acting credits include Gloria in PLEBS (ITV 2), JOSH (BBC), Poppy in BROTHERHOOD (Comedy Central), Christina in THE LODGE (Disney Channel), Tracey in FAMILY TREE (BBC 2) as well as a featuring in SICKNOTE (Sky 1).
It’s remarkable she has achieved so much in such a short amount of time. Then again, the evidence is obvious: this is a consummate hour of sure-fire material and sharp observations where she doesn’t miss a beat.” – THE LIST
“Radiates natural charisma… blessed with great flair” – THE GUARDIAN
“Smart, self-mocking and telegenic, it’s hard to see what else is going to stand in Taylor’s way.” – THE SCOTSMAN
“Charismatic, personable and bright” – CHORTLE
“An agile and commanding performer” – THE SKINNY
