Ellen Shipley

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80 titles

Past Film & Video (27 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
I'm on Fire (2022) (Short) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer
I Miss Us (2021) (Short) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	$22K
Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Writer ("Circle in the Sand") Writer ("Circle in the Sand") See fewer	$45MM
We Summon the Darkness (2019) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer			$61K	$191K
The Comedian (2016) Writer ("We Want the Same Thing") Writer ("We Want the Same Thing") See fewer	$15MM	$11K	$1.7MM	$1.7MM
Tarja: Luna Park Ride (2015) (Video) - Writer ("Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is a Place on Earth / Livin' on a Prayer") Writer ("Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is a Place on Earth / Livin' on a Prayer") See fewer
Austenland (2013) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	£4.9MM	$41K	$2.2MM	$2.3MM
Tarja: Act 1 (2012) (Video) - Writer ("Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is a Place on Earth / Livin' on a Prayer") Writer ("Where Were You Last Night / Heaven Is a Place on Earth / Livin' on a Prayer") See fewer
Heaven on Earth (2011) (Short) - By ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") By ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer
Love & Other Drugs (2010) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer	$30MM	$9.7MM	$32MM	$103MM
Dirty Girl (2010) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer	$4MM	$18K	$55K	$143K
Wild Child (2008) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer	$20MM			$22MM
Vito Power (2008) (Short) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	$1K
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place On Earth") See fewer	$12MM	$15MM	$38MM	$43MM
200 Pounds Beauty (2006) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer				$42MM
Sleepover (2004) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	$10MM	$4.2MM	$9.4MM	$10MM
American Wedding (2003) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	$55MM	$33MM	$105MM	$233MM
What a Girl Wants (2003) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	$25MM	$11MM	$36MM	$51MM
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer		$7.4MM	$29MM	$29MM
Mr. Wrong (1996) Writer ("Since I Laid Eyes on You") Writer ("Since I Laid Eyes on You") See fewer		$5.1MM	$13MM	$13MM
Safe (1995) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	$1MM	$16K	$512K	$513K
Kim Wilde: The Singles Collection 1981-1993 (1993) (Video) - Writer ("Love Is Holy") Writer ("Love Is Holy") See fewer
Darr (1993) Writer ("Leave a Light On") Writer ("Leave a Light On") See fewer
The Harvest (1993) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer
Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer	$4.5MM	$543K	$15MM	$29MM
Belinda Carlisle: Runaway Videos (1990) (Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Casa mia, casa mia... (1988) Writer ("I Come Undone") Writer ("I Come Undone") See fewer

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Past Television (33 titles)	Episodes
The Gentlemen (2024) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2024) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2024) See fewer The Gospel According to Bobby Glass (Mar 7, 2024) Season 1, Episode 8 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Is This Not Real Magic? (Sep 8, 2022) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Pam & Tommy (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Drilling and Pounding (Feb 2, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Turner & Hooch (2021) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Road to Smell Dorado (Aug 18, 2021) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Home Before Dark (2020) (TV Series) - Writer ("Leave a Light On") (1 episode, 2020) Writer ("Leave a Light On") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer 88 Miles an Hour (Apr 3, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer ("Leave a Light On") Writer ("Leave a Light On") See fewer	1
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2020) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2020) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Slay Anything (Feb 11, 2020) Season 5, Episode 4 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
The Handmaid's Tale (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Heroic (Jul 17, 2019) Season 3, Episode 9 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Swamp Thing (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Drive All Night (Jun 28, 2019) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
PEN15 (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer First Day (Feb 8, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)") (uncredited) Writer ("Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Golic and Wingo (2018) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2018) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Episode #1.37 (Jan 16, 2018) Season 1, Episode 37 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Black Mirror (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer San Junipero (Oct 21, 2016) Season 3, Episode 4 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Britain's Got More Talent (2016) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2016) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Episode #10.11 (May 25, 2016) Season 10, Episode 11 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Doctors (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2015) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Someone Like You (Aug 7, 2015) Season 17, Episode 68 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Guapas (2014) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Motivos para no tomar (Jul 10, 2014) Season 1, Episode 67 - Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
World Championship Snooker (2014) (TV Series) - Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") (1 episode, 2014) Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") (1 episode, 2014) See fewer 2014: Day 1, Part 2 (Apr 19, 2014) Season 42, Episode 2 - Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") (uncredited) Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Todd's Pop Song Reviews (2012) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2012) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2012) See fewer The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 2011 (Jan 2, 2012) Season 1, Episode 55 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Femme Fatales (2011) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Circle in the Sand") (1 episode, 2011) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (edited version)) (1 episode, 2011), Writer ("Circle in the Sand") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Girls Gone Dead (Jun 17, 2011) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer ("Circle in the Sand") Writer ("Circle in the Sand") See fewer Behind Locked Doors (May 13, 2011) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (edited version)) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (edited version)) See fewer	2
Saturday Night Live (1980–2011) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("Fotogenic") (1 episode, 1980), Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2011) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("Fotogenic") (1 episode, 1980), Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J (Mar 12, 2011) Season 36, Episode 17 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown/Ellen Shipley (Dec 13, 1980) Season 6, Episode 4 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Fotogenic") (uncredited) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Fotogenic") (uncredited) See fewer	2
So You Think You Can Dance (2010) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2010) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Top Six Perform (Jul 28, 2010) Season 7, Episode 18 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Dancing on Ice (2010) (TV Series) - Writer (" (We Want) the Same Thing") (1 episode, 2010) Writer (" (We Want) the Same Thing") (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #5.12 (Feb 14, 2010) Season 5, Episode 12 - Writer (" (We Want) the Same Thing") Writer (" (We Want) the Same Thing") See fewer	1
Loose Women (2009) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2009) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #14.42 (Oct 28, 2009) Season 14, Episode 42 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
The Singing Bee (2007) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (1 episode, 2007) Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Oct 28, 2007) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth") See fewer	1
EastEnders (2004) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode #1.2665 (Jan 23, 2004) Season 1, Episode 2,665 - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Idols (2003) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2003) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #1.15 (Dec 12, 2003) Season 1, Episode 15 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Fame Academy (2003) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2003) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #2.1 (Jul 26, 2003) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Body Electric (2002) (TV Series) - Writer ("Vision of You") (1 episode, 2002) Writer ("Vision of You") (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Show 1702 (2002) Season 17, Episode 2 - Writer ("Vision of You") Writer ("Vision of You") See fewer	1
The New Country (2000) (TV Movie) - Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer
Stars in Their Eyes (1998) (TV Series) - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (2 episodes, 1998) Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") (2 episodes, 1998) See fewer Live Grand Final 1998 (Jun 13, 1998) Season 9, Episode 13 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer Episode #9.7 (May 2, 1998) Season 9, Episode 7 - Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer	2
Motormouth (1991) (TV Series) - Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free", "Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 1991) Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free", "Heaven is a Place on Earth") (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode #4.5 (Sep 28, 1991) Season 4, Episode 5 - Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free", "Heaven is a Place on Earth") Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free", "Heaven is a Place on Earth") See fewer	1
Sunday Dinner (1991) (TV Series) - Lyrics ("Love Begins At Home..."), Music ("Love Begins At Home...") Lyrics ("Love Begins At Home..."), Music ("Love Begins At Home...") See fewer
Ibiza '92 (1988) (TV Series) - Writer ("Circle in the Sand") (1 episode, 1988) Writer ("Circle in the Sand") (1 episode, 1988) See fewer Episode dated 24 October 1988 (Oct 24, 1988) Writer ("Circle in the Sand") Writer ("Circle in the Sand") See fewer	1
Hittimittari (1987) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Come Undone") (1 episode, 1987) Writer ("I Come Undone") (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode #3.16 (Apr 22, 1987) Season 3, Episode 16 - Writer ("I Come Undone") Writer ("I Come Undone") See fewer	1
Sábado noche (1987) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Come Undone") (1 episode, 1987) Writer ("I Come Undone") (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode dated 11 April 1987 (Apr 11, 1987) Writer ("I Come Undone") Writer ("I Come Undone") See fewer	1

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Self (2 titles)
Great Performances (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill (Jan 25, 1995) Season 23, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1980) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1980) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1980) See fewer Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown/Ellen Shipley (Dec 13, 1980) Season 6, Episode 4 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

Other (18 titles)
Grand Theft Auto V (2013) (Video Game) - Soundtrack ("Circle in the Sand") Soundtrack ("Circle in the Sand") See fewer
OtherView: La Luna (2011) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
David Hasselhoff: These Lovin' Eyes (1998) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Anita Baker: Body & Soul (1994) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Lay Down Your Arms (1993) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Lay Down Your Arms") Composer, Writer ("Lay Down Your Arms") See fewer
Wilde Life (1992) (Music Video) - Writer ("Love Is Holy") Writer ("Love Is Holy") See fewer
Kim Wilde: Love Is Holy (1992) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Half the World (1992) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Half the World") Composer, Writer ("Half the World") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Do You Feel Like I Feel? (1991) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Do You Feel Like I Feel?") Composer, Writer ("Do You Feel Like I Feel?") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Live Your Life Be Free (1991) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free") Composer, Writer ("Live Your Life Be Free") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: (We Want) The Same Thing (1990) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") Composer, Writer ("(We Want) The Same Thing") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Vision of You (1990) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Vision of You") Composer, Writer ("Vision of You") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Runaway Horses (1990) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Runaway Horses") Composer, Writer ("Runaway Horses") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: La Luna (1989) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("La Luna") Composer, Writer ("La Luna") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Leave a Light On (1989) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Leave a Light On") Composer, Writer ("Leave a Light On") See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Circle in the Sand (1988) (Music Video) - Composer, Writer ("Circle in the Sand") Composer, Writer ("Circle in the Sand") See fewer
Jennifer Rush: I Come Undone (1987) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Belinda Carlisle: Heaven Is a Place on Earth (1987) (Music Video) - Composer (music by), Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") Composer (music by), Writer ("Heaven Is a Place on Earth") See fewer

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* self-verified

Theater (3 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
Desert Sunrise *	Director	Director
GravityWorks *	Director, Producer	Ellen Shipley/Russell Boast
THe GravityWorks Show *	Director, Producer, Musical Director	Ellen Shipley/Russell Boast

Music (3 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
Ellen Shipley Album *	Recording Artist	RCA Records
Breaking Through The Ice Age *	Recording Artist	RCA Records
Call Of The WIld *	Recording Artist	Capitol Records

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