Ellen Foley Biography

Ellen Foley is an American singer and actress. Foley has appeared on Broadway and television, where she co-starred in the sitcom Night Court for one season.

In music, she has released five solo albums but is best known for her collaborations with rock singer Meat Loaf.

Ellen Foley Age

Ellen is 70 years old as of 2021. Foley was born on 5 June 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She celebrates her birthday every 5 of June every year.

Ellen Foley Height and Weight

Ellen stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Ellen Foley Family, Parents, and Siblings

Foley was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the daughter of John and Virginia B. Foley. It is however not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ellen Foley Husband and Wife

Foley is a married woman. She is married to the writer Doug Bernstein, co-author of the Off-Broadway revue Showing Off. The couple resides in Manhattan and has two sons, Timothy and Henry.

Ellen Foley Salary

Details pertaining to her annual earnings as well as her earnings per film are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Ellen Foley Net Worth

Ellen’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and musician. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Ellen has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ellen Foley Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ellen Foley.

Ellen Foley Wiki

• Full Names: Ellen Foley
• Popular As: Foley
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Ellen Foley Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 70 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 5 June 1951
• Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
• Birthday: June 5

Ellen Foley Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: Not Available
• Eye Color: black
• Hair Color: black
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Ellen Foley Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): John Foley
• Mother: Virginia B. Foley
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Husband: Doug Bernstein
• Children: Timothy and Henry

Ellen Foley Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actress

Ellen Foley Career

Vocalist

Foley gained high public recognition singing the duet with Meat Loaf on the hit single “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” from the 1977 album Bat Out of Hell.

Although Karla DeVito (who toured with Meat Loaf in support of the album) is featured in the music video, DeVito is lip-synching to Foley’s vocals.

Her debut album Night Out was released in 1979; the album’s single “What’s a Matter Baby” reached No.7 in the Dutch Charts but was a minor hit on the US Charts, reaching No. 92.

However the single “We Belong To The Night” went on to reach No.1 in the Netherlands. The album itself peaked at No. 152 and was produced by Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson.

Foley recorded a duet with Ian Hunter in 1980, “We Gotta Get Outta Here”. Her creative relationship with Hunter also led her to singing backing vocals on the Iron City Houserockers’ 1980 album Have a Good Time but Get Out Alive!, produced by Hunter, Ronson, and The E Street Band’s Steven Van Zandt.

She can also be heard on the 1979 Blue Öyster Cult album Mirrors singing on the title cut, and also on The Clash album Sandinista! (released in 1980) in the songs “Hitsville UK” and “Corner Soul”, and on the unreleased track “Blonde Rock ‘n’ Roll”.

In 1981, all four members of The Clash appeared on her second album The Spirit of St. Louis, and Mick Jones and Joe Strummer co-wrote a number of songs for the album.

Jones produced the album, which also featured members of The Blockheads, and peaked at No. 137 on the US charts. In 1982, she provided backing vocals on The Clash’s song “Car Jamming” from the album Combat Rock.

The Clash’s hit song “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, written and sung by Jones, was about the turbulent relationship he shared with Foley at the time.

She released her third solo album Another Breath in 1983; it failed to chart. In 1984, she sang backing vocals on Joe Jackson’s album Body & Soul and had a large role in the music video for Utopia’s “Crybaby”.

Foley was one of four female vocalists to front the group Pandora’s Box, formed by Jim Steinman in the late 1980s. Their album Original Sin, released in 1989, was the first to feature the song “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” (vocals by Elaine Caswell); both Celine Dion and a duet between Meat Loaf and Marion Raven had separate chart successes with that song in some countries, years later.

Broadway, film, and television

Foley studied acting at HB Studio in New York City. She lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and continues an active career in music and has appeared on Broadway in such shows as Me and My Girl and the revival of Hair, and off-Broadway in Beehive.

She originated the role of The Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego but was replaced by Bernadette Peters before the musical opened on Broadway.

Foley did eventually play the role on Broadway, from August 1, 1989, until the show’s closing on September 3, 1989.

Her best-known television acting role is that of Billie Young on Night Court for season two (1984–85), after which she was succeeded by Markie Post as Christine Sullivan, who had always been Reinhold Weege’s first choice for the public defender part, but Post had been unavailable while under contract on the television series The Fall Guy on ABC.

Foley was reportedly let go from the series because producers felt her relationship with star Harry Anderson was more like that of a brother and sister.

She had roles in Miloš Forman’s film adaptation of the stage musical Hair (1979), as well as the films Fatal Attraction (1987), Married to the Mob (1988), and Cocktail (1988). She was also in the short-lived 1977 series 3 Girls 3, co-starring with Debbie Allen and Mimi Kennedy.

Other pursuits

As of the mid-2000s, she teaches voice at The Paul Green School of Rock Music in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen Foley

Who is Ellen?

Ellen is an American singer and actress. Foley has appeared on Broadway and television, where she co-starred in the sitcom Night Court for one season.

How old is Ellen?

Foley was born on 5 June 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

How tall is Ellen?

Ellen stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Is Ellen married?

Foley is a married woman. She is married to the writer Doug Bernstein, co-author of the Off-Broadway revue Showing Off. The couple resides in Manhattan and has two sons, Timothy and Henry.

How much is Ellen worth?

Ellen’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and musician. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Ellen has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

How much does Ellen make?

Details pertaining to her annual earnings as well as her earnings per film are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does Ellen live?

Because of security reasons, Ellen has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Ellen dead or alive?

Ellen is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Ellen Now?

Foley has appeared on Broadway and television, where she co-starred in the sitcom Night Court for one season.

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