Ellen Greene is an American actress and singer born on February 22, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York. She began her career as a singer in nightclubs before transitioning into musical theatre and film. Her early stage work helped establish her reputation as a distinctive performer with a strong vocal style and expressive, theatrical acting approach. She gained international recognition for her role as Audrey in the cult musical film Little Shop of Horrors (1986), directed by Frank Oz. Her performance, combining comedic timing and vocal performance, became one of her signature roles and remains widely associated with her career. Greene has also had a successful Broadway career, appearing in pro...