# Greg Ellis (actor)

Jonathan Rees (born 21 March 1968), known professionally as Greg Ellis is an English actor who has worked in film, television, video games, and theatre. He is, among other roles, known for playing Chief Engineer Olson in Star Trek (2009), Theodore Groves in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean (2003, 2007-2011), and Trevor Wilcox in Touch (2013), as well as voice roles such as Anders in Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening (2010), Cullen in multiple Dragon Age games, and Jet-Vac in the Skylanders video game series, as well as in the series Skylanders Academy.

## Career
### Film & Television

In film, Ellis is known for appearing alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic as well as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. He is also known for appearing in J.J. Abrams's Star Trek as Chief Engineer Olsen, the original chief engineer of the Starship Enterprise, as well as starred in the western Forsaken alongside Demi Moore with Donald Sutherland and Brian Cox.
Ellis is best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Commander) Theodore Groves in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Due to his involvement in the franchise, Ellis kept in touch with Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, and Kevin McNally.
On television, Ellis joined the cast of Hawaii Five-0 in season five to play Thomas Farrow in a major recurring arc. He was also a regular on the Fox drama Touch as Trevor Wilcox and played the villainous Michael Amador opposite Kiefer Sutherland in the 3rd season of the hit series 24. His other television credits include: Dexter, The X-Files, Magnum PI, The Riches, Bones, Alcatraz, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Closer, CSI, Nip/Tuck, Perception, Knight Rider, Days of Our Lives, Trust Me, and many more.

### Voice-Over

As a voice-over actor, Ellis has a career in video games and animation. His voice was featured in the PlayStation 2 games Rogue Galaxy (as Simon Wicard), Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (as Cait Sith), and Tomb Raider: Legend (as Alister Fletcher), as well as in Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, and Dragon Age: Inquisition (as Cullen Rutherford). His minor video game work includes voices for SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs, SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Tomb Raider: Underworld, and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. He has also voiced characters in animated series such as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Invader Zim, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and first three series of the Ben 10 franchise. He even voiced Dr. Morocco in season two of Transformers: Rescue Bots where the character was originally voiced by Tim Curry. He has voiced Mzingo in the Disney series The Lion Guard and Jet-Vac in the Netflix animated series Skylanders Academy, as well as Valen Rudor in the Disney animated series Star Wars Rebels.
Ellis played Cmdr. Giles Price in the game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and reprised the role in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising. He reprised his role as Cait Sith in the English version of the CGI film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. He voiced Garmund in the Robert Zemeckis animated film, Beowulf. Ellis originally started in musicals and originated the role of Rusty in Starlight Express at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and was the alternate Chris in the original cast of Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He also appears on the cast recording of the new Starlight Express. He released a single from the show, "Next Time You Fall in Love."
His most recent work is the 2023 video game Hogwarts Legacy, as Albie Weekes and Timothy Teasdale.

### Author

Ellis wrote a book in 2021, titled The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law about "a first-person account of family breakdown and the social, political, and legal forces that are fueling a national health emergency". Introduction by Johnny Depp and the foreword by Alec Baldwin.

## Arrest

On December 20, 2024, in McDonough, New York, Jonathan Rees surrendered to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a Notice to Appear. He was subsequently processed, arraigned, and released. A court date for Rees is scheduled for a future date. The arrest was executed based on a sealed indictment arrest warrant.
Rees faced felony charges for offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and unlawful surveillance in the second degree. He has also been charged with several misdemeanors, including perjury, making a false written statement, three counts of coercion, aggravated harassment, and unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, commonly referred to as “revenge porn,” under New York state law.

## Filmography
### Live-action roles
#### Film

List of live-action performances in film :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | Titanic | Carpathia Steward | |
| 2001 | To End All Wars | Primrose | |
| 2003 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Officer Theodore Groves | Credited as "Officer" |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Mickey (Dive Bar Patron #1) | |
| 2005 | Cell Call | Donovan | Short film |
| 2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Lieutenant Theodore Groves | Credited as "Officer" |
| 2008 | Knight Rider | Welther | Television film |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Chief Engineer Olsen | |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Lieutenant Commander Theodore Groves | Credited as "Groves" |
| 2012 | Rogue | Peter Reid | Television film |
| 2015 | Forsaken | Tom Watson | |
| 2017 | Killer App | Springer | |

#### Television

List of live-action performances in television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | Brush Strokes | Terry | Episode: "Episode #4.5" |
| 1990–1991 | Bread | P.C. Lloyd | 21 episodes |
| 1998 | The X-Files | 3rd British Crewman | Episode: "Triangle" |
| 1999 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Ekoor | Episode: "What You Leave Behind" |
| 2003–2004 | 24 | Michael Amador | 9 episodes |
| 2005, 2014 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Foxy Harris, Special Agent Sturgis | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Bones | Kevin Hollings | Episode: "Two Bodies in the Lab" |
| 2008–2009 | Valentine | Ari Valentine / Ares | 8 episodes |
| 2009 | Trust Me | Simon Cochran | 7 episodes |
| 2009 | Dexter | Jonathan Farrow | Episode: "Slack Tide" |
| 2010 | Nip/Tuck | Adam Wise | Episode: "Joel Seabrook" |
| 2011 | The Confession | Sheldon Hoffman | Episode: "Chapter 7" |
| 2012 | Days of Our Lives | Agent Spencer | 27 episodes |
| 2012 | Alcatraz | Garrett Stillman | Episode: "Garrett Stillman" |
| 2013 | Touch | Trevor Wilcox | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | Hawaii Five-0 | Thomas Farrow | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Lucifer | Myles Drunker | Episode: "Anything Pierce Can Do I Can Do Better" |
| 2021 | Magnum P.I. | Sean Cavendish | Episode: "A Fire in the Ashes" |
| 2022 | The Rookie | Blair Darvill | Episode: "Day in the Hole" |

#### Video games

List of live-action performances in video games :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | Cmdr. Giles Price | |
| 2009 | Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising | Cmdr. Giles Price | |
| 2008 | Blur | Maaz | Unused cut scene |

### Voice roles
#### Animation

List of voice performances in television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | The Wild Thornberrys | Bim | Episode: "Koality and Kuantity" |
| 1999 | The Angry Beavers | Randy Beaver, Supercomputer | Episode: "Koality Komforts/Oh, Brother?" |
| 1999 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Wizzy, Stan | Episode: "The Fairly OddParents: The Zappys" |
| 2002 | Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future | Dan Dare | |
| 2004–07 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Entity Two, Another Astronaut, Lawn Gnome, Pig No. 2, Delivery Guy, Lord Byron Windham, Daddy Elf, Druid No. 1, Miguel | |
| 2004–05 | Teen Titans | Malchior, Punk Rocket | |
| 2004 | Evil Con Carne | Lady of the Lake, Prince, Bobby No. 2 | Episode: "Jealousy, Jealous Do/Hector, King of the Britons" |
| 2005–08 | Bratz | Byron Powell, Sir Nigel Forrester | 7 episodes |
| 2006 | Ben 10 | Synaptak | Episode: "The Galactic Enforcers" |
| 2006 | Legion of Super Heroes | Drax | Episode: "Phantoms" |
| 2007–08 | Phineas and Ferb | Jameson, Angry Mob | |
| 2007 | The Batman | Count Vertigo | Episode: "Vertigo" |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Squire | Episode: "Be-Knighted" |
| 2008–2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Gentleman Ghost, Doctor Fate, Cavalier, Doctor Canus, Hawk, Shrapnel, Mister Mind, Kafka, Big Head Batman | |
| 2009 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Turk Falso | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Ape Escape | Specter | |
| 2010–11 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Prince Gyula, Cyborg #2, Dagonet, Reporter Chet Rigby | |
| 2010–13 | Generator Rex | Gatlocke | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Breaker, Alvin Kibbey, Cobra Ops Supervisor | |
| 2011–13 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Charles Weatlesby, Destroido Computer | |
| 2011 | Fish Hooks | Gecko #1, Gecko Glasses, Officiant, Duke | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Rocket Raccoon | Episode: "Michael Korvac" |
| 2013–14 | Beware the Batman | Phosphorus Rex | |
| 2014–16 | Transformers: Rescue Bots | Dr. Thaddeus Morocco, Mr. Foster | |
| 2014–17 | Star Wars Rebels | Baron Valen Rudor | |
| 2015–17 | Sofia the First | Spruce | |
| 2015 | Turbo Fast | Liam, Ollie | Episode: "Kicked Off" |
| 2016–19 | The Lion Guard | Mzingo | Credited as Jonny Rees |
| 2016–18 | Skylanders Academy | Jet-Vac | |
| 2017 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Dr. Messmer, Kitchen Staff Member | Episode: "Mysteries on the Disorient Express" |
| 2017–18 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Manfred, additional voices | Credited as Jonny Rees |

#### Film

List of voice performances in live-action films :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Summer Music Mania 2004 | Announcer | Television film |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Nigel | |
| 2006 | Bratz Genie Magic | Sebastian | |
| 2007 | Beowulf | Garmund | |
| 2008 | Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief | Wallaby | Direct-to-video |
| 2009 | Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts | Dave the Dove | Direct-to-video |
List of voice performances in animated films :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Bratz | Byron | Direct-to-video |
| 2006 | Bratz | Sebastian | Direct-to-video |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children | Cait Sith | English dub |
| 2006 | Bratz | Harvey | Direct-to-video |
| 2007 | Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | Creeper, Horror's Hand | Television film |
| 2010 | Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic | Plato | Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes | Tin, Sergeant | Direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse | Will Scarlet, Tin | Direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Big Top Scooby-Doo! | Marius Brancusi | Direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Foodfight! | Hairy Hold | |
| 2013 | Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure | Tin | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham | Captain Boomerang | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon | Tin | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Khumba | Thabo, Elder #1 | English dub |
| 2015 | Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest | Tin | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Mzingo | Television film |
| 2020 | Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters | Mister Mind | Direct-to-video |
| 2021 | Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob | Herald, Herman Ellinger, British Passenger | Direct-to-video |

#### Video games

List of voice performances in video games :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Interstate '82 | Rank Dick | |
| 1999 | Star Trek: Hidden Evil | Urano | |
| 2000 | Starlancer | Luenberg Comms Officer | |
| 2000 | Star Trek: Invasion | Kam Jahtae Commander | |
| 2002 | Red Faction II | Male Voice 4 | |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon | Human Male Crew, Arcturian Admiral, Captain | |
| 2003 | Lionheart | Richard Lionheart | |
| 2003 | SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs | British S.A.S. Operative SABRE | |
| 2003 | Medal of Honor: Rising Sun | Martin Clemens | |
| 2003 | Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown | Robin Hood | |
| 2004 | Onimusha Blade Warriors | Keijiro Maeda | English dub |
| 2004 | Call of Duty: United Offensive | British Narrator | |
| 2004 | X-Men Legends | Technician, Male Prisoner No. 2 | |
| 2004 | Shark Tale | Additional Tenant Fish | |
| 2004 | Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue | Ty the Tasmanian Tiger | |
| 2004 | The Bard's Tale | Additional voices | |
| 2004 | EverQuest II | Additional voices | |
| 2004 | Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines | Additional voices | |
| 2004 | GoldenEye: Rogue Agent | Additional voices | |
| 2004 | Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords | Mical | |
| 2004 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth | Elven Officer, Ithilien Ranger Unit | |
| 2005 | Shadow of Rome | Additional voices | |
| 2005 | Ys: The Ark of Napishtim | Romun Soldier No. 3 | English dub |
| 2005 | Haunting Ground | Riccardo, Ugo Belli | |
| 2005 | Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None | Phillip Lombard | |
| 2005 | Bratz: Rock Angelz | Bryon Powell | |
| 2005 | Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan | Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, Sergeant Bluey | |
| 2005 | The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer | Additional voices | |
| 2005 | SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs | Chopper | |
| 2006 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II | Celeborn, Elves, Ithilien Rangers | |
| 2006 | Tomb Raider: Legend | Alister Fletcher | |
| 2006 | Teen Titans | Mad Mod | |
| 2006 | Cars | Piston Cup Racers | |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Additional voices | |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow | Fat Pirate, Pintell, Ragetti, Spanish Soldier | |
| 2006 | Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII | Cait Sith | English dub |
| 2006 | SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2 | Additional voices | |
| 2006 | The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king | Elves, Ithilien Rangers | |
| 2007 | Rogue Galaxy | Simon Wicard | English dub |
| 2007 | God of War II | Rhodes Soldiers, Spartan Soldiers | |
| 2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Additional voices | |
| 2007 | Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction | Weapons Grummel, Armor Grummel | |
| 2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Reepicheep | |
| 2008 | Resistance 2 | Additional voices | |
| 2008 | Tomb Raider: Underworld | Alister Fletcher, Mercenary | |
| 2009 | Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time | Weapons Grummel, Armor Grummel | |
| 2009 | Dragon Age: Origins | Cullen, additional voices | |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Perseus, Soldiers, Townpeople, Spirits | |
| 2010 | God of War III | Hermes | |
| 2010 | Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening | Anders | |
| 2010 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame | Gentleman Ghost | |
| 2011 | Dragon Age II | Cullen, additional voices | |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Nigel Gearsley | |
| 2011 | Shadows of the Damned | Johnson | |
| 2011 | Resistance 3 | Fyodor Malikov | |
| 2011 | Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception | Marlowe's Agents | |
| 2011 | Saints Row: The Third | Additional voices | |
| 2011 | Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 | Rocket Raccoon | |
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Additional voices | |
| 2012 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning | Additional voices | |
| 2012 | Diablo III | Captain Rumford | |
| 2012 | Darksiders II | Corrupted Angel | |
| 2012 | Skylanders: Giants | Jet-Vac | |
| 2013 | BioShock Infinite | Additional voices | |
| 2013 | Disney Infinity | Additional voices | |
| 2013 | Saints Row IV | Additional voices | |
| 2013 | Skylanders: Swap Force | Jet-Vac | |
| 2014 | Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Captain Rumford | |
| 2014 | Skylanders: Trap Team | Jet-Vac, Bomb Shell | |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Cullen | |
| 2015 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | Soldiers | English dub |
| 2015 | Skylanders: SuperChargers | Jet-Vac | |
| 2016 | Skylanders: Imaginators | Jet-Vac | |
| 2019 | Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes | Brian Buster Jr. | |
| 2023 | Hogwarts Legacy | Albie Weekes, Timothy Teasdale, various voices | |