Ellen Foley

Born in St. Louis, MO

Ellen Foley is an actress and singer who first gained recognition singing opposite Meat Loaf on his epic song, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light." This led her to a record contract with Epic Records and the release of three albums which were influenced by Foley's boyfriend of the time, Mick Jones of the Clash, who produced and wrote much of the second, Spirit of St. Louis. Foley has also appeared in films and on TV.

Ellen Foley doesn't have much to do with punk, but still something: She was Mick Jones's (the Clash) girlfriend in the beginning of 1980's and her second album Spirit of St. Louis on that time has much to do with the Clash. Half of the songs (6) are written by Strummer & Jones, Topper Headon plays drums, Mick Jones plays guitar and on some tracks Paul Simonon plays bass and Joe Strummer second guitar.

Acting Appearances

Starring Roles
Night Court (1984) - Billie Young

Guest Starring Roles

Law & Order - Annette Tobin - Black, White and Blue (2000)
Ghostwriter - Miss Kelly - Who is Max Mouse? (1) (1993)
Spenser: For Hire - Ruth - Consilum Abditum (1987)

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles

Classic Albums - Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell (1999) - Herself
Random Hearts (1999) - Young Woman At Fundraiser
Cocktail (1988) - Eleanor
Married To The Mob (1988) - Theresa
Fatal Attraction (1987) - Hildy Arthur
Fatal Attractions (1987) - Hildy
The King of Comedy (1983) - Street Scum
Tootsie (1982) - Jacqui
Hair (1979) - Black Boys

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