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Jo Ellen Pellman was born in Ohio [2] and grew up in Cincinnati. [3] She was raised by a single mother. [4] Growing up, she was in her school's choir, studied tap and ballet, and went to theater camp. [5] Pellman graduated in 2018 from the University of Michigan with a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in creative writing. [6]
- Playing Emma in The Prom is her breakthrough role. Jo Ellen is starring alongside Hollywood greats Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and more in her first-ever film role.
- But this is not her first time on camera. Before The Prom, Jo Ellen had minor one-episode roles in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce, and The University.
- Jo Ellen has an amazing voice. Jo Ellen has a number of amazing musical numbers in The Prom that show off her vocal skills. “Just Breathe,” “Tonight Belongs to You,” and “Unruly Heart” are among her notable musical numbers in the Netflix film.
- Jo Ellen found out she was cast in The Prom while in a vintage clothing store. Someone even captured a photo of the moment! Jo Ellen had her hand to her mouth and looked beyond excited.
Dec 11, 2020 · Jo Ellen Pellman: My mom and I actually saw The Prom on Broadway in the spring of 2019, long before I even knew there was going to be a film—and definitely before I knew about my own audition ...
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Dec 11, 2020 · Meet Jo Ellen Pellman, the Breakout Cast as Lead Alongside Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman. Pellman, a queer theater-obsessed actor from the Midwest, felt at home when she first saw "The Prom" on ...
Jo Ellen Pellman. Actress: The Prom. Jo Ellen Pellman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Prom (2020), 1923 (2022) and The Deuce (2017).
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Jo Ellen (she/her) is a Brooklyn based actor and writer. Her breakout role as Emma in The Prom (Netflix), directed by Ryan Murphy, earned her the Hollywood Creative Alliance's Rising Star Award. She can also be seen on 1923 (Paramount+), The Deuce (HBO), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), and Alternatino (Comedy Central). She recently made her ...
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Dec 15, 2020 · Released on Netflix last week, television auteur Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of The Prom retains a decent amount of the original’s charm, though the casting of James Corden has caused (understandably) disdain and controversy. But Jo Ellen Pellman, the film’s 25-year-old star, is easily the standout. Pellman’s Emma is an optimistic teenager ...
