Ellen Gerstein

Ellen Gerstein is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. She is known for her roles in television series such as The Whole Truth, Shameless, and Seinfeld, and films such as Venom and James Dean. She is also known for directing the award-winning short film Come Away with Me. Education Gerstein has a graduate degree in Psychology, from Antioch University. Career Gerstein spent six years working as a social worker in Manhattan. One of Gerstein’s first roles was in the comedy film Coast to Coast, which was released in 1980.