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ELLEN HOLLMAN is making a name for herself in the entertainment industry through the characters she has brought to life in film and television. Most recently, Ellen will be joining Keanu Reeves in MATRIX 4 directed by Lana Wachowski as well as upcoming action adventure MONSTER PROBLEMS with Michael Rooker and Dylan Obrien.

Hollman is widely recognized for starring as "Saxa" on the hit STARZ series SPARTACUS: WAR OF THE DAMNED and SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE, one of the most buzzed about shows in STARZ history. A seasoned jiu-jitsu practitioner, Hollman is also known for her serious ass kicking in major roles on NCIS: NEW ORLEANS as recurring antagonist/assassin "Amelia Parsons" and AMC's groundbreaking martial arts series INTO THE BADLANDS. Other credits include recurring roles on Ryan Murphy's series 9-1-1 on FOX, Navy SEAL Series SIX on A&E as well as LETHAL WEAPON and HAWAII 5-0.

Born in Michigan, Hollman was raised by her father Hart Hollman, a violist for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and her mother Julie, a master pianist. No stranger to the arts, Hollman spent countless hours in the Opera House and Orchestra Hall surrounding herself with classical brilliance. In her teen years, she decided to pursue a career in the arts herself, and moved to New York City. There, she studied at various acclaimed acting studios and honed in on her craft of choice: bringing to life a versatile array of characters on stage and on the silver screen. In 2004, Hollman moved out to Los Angeles. Within one year of being in LA, she started landing projects.

Aside from acting, Hollman is the CEO of Visual Impact Now, a non-profit based in Los Angeles. Visual Impact Now has served as a fundraising and awareness arm for their partner ONE SIGHT, to provide free eye exams and glasses to children and families who are unable to afford it. They have been involved with various high profile events including the GOLDEN GLOBES STYLE LOUNGE, COACHELLA, SUNDANCE, LA FASHION WEEK, and more. Their Host Committee Members and supporters have included Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Debra Messing, Malin Akerman, Shaun White, January Jones, and Taylor Lautner, to name a few. Over the years they have serviced over 7,000 LA youth with eye care and glasses.

Ellen Hollman at an event for Skateland (2010)

Did many of her own stunts playing Saxa in Spartacus.

In 2008, Ellen Hollman became CEO/Founder of non-profit organization Visual Impact Now. Her celebrity hosts have included Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, January Jones, Robert Luketic etc. Her organization has conducted various eye clinics in Los Angeles, servicing over 6,000 children with glasses.

Hollman was an all-star track runner, holding the female state record in Michigan for the long jump (17.5ft).

Trained in Jiu Jitsu and earned her Pink belt from the Gracie Academy which her <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt3086386/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)</a> co-star <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm2991156/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Eve Torres</a> is a member.

Born in Michigan of two musician parents, Ellen Hollman is the oldest of four siblings.

Engaged to her Spartacus: Vengeance co-star <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm2961388/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Stephen Dunlevy</a> [December 2015].

Both she and her Spartacus: War of the Damned costar Cynthia Addai Robinson guest starred in the 14th season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. However, they starred in different episodes.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 1, 1983.

According to Metallian she appeared in a music video for the group Inner Axis.

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