Born 30 June 1976 Birmingham

Ellis was a youth player ar Exeter in 1994, before joining Torquay in June 1995 as a trainee. He started 18 league games, and made 23 sub appearances, for Torquay before joining Bideford at the start of the 1996/97 season. 

Immediately doing well in North Devon, Ellis had a trial at  Rushden & Diamonds and featured in a Northamptonshire Senior Cup tie at Rothwell Town. Nothing came of the trial and Ellis remained at Bideford before joining Taunton Town in July 2000.

Ellis, a childhood Aston Villa supporter, played for Taunton when they won the FA Vase at Villa Park in May 2001. In a team in which South Devon-based players predominated, Ellis enjoyed a notable strike partnership with Antony Lynch.

Ellis rejoined Bideford in July 2003, became their captain and - in total - played 409 games for the Robins scoring 148 goals. 

Ellis left Bideford in July 2011 and signed for Bovey Tracey before having another stint at Bideford. He then went on to play for Buckland Athletic where he later became manager until the end of 2017.

Ellis's daughter Lily is an actor, dancer and singer.