Jennifer Ellison Free Screensaver. Photos slideshow. ennifer Ellison (born May 30, 1983) is an English actress, glamour model, television personality, dancer and sometime singer. Ellison, who was born in Liverpool, is perhaps best known for playing Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera Brookside until 2003, though since then her regular photoshoots in men's magazines have kept her in the public eye.Jennifer Ellison's latest role as Roxie Hart in the world famous musical, Chicago, showcases her singing, dancing and acting talents. Jennifer Ellison was born in Liverpool in May, 1983. A dancer from the age of 3, Jennifer was always determined to be famous. She secured a place at the prestigious Royal Ballet School and is a classically-trained ballet dancer. Jennifer first hit the small screen at the age of 14 as Emily Shadwick in popular television soap, Emmerdale. Jennifer also played a key role in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's film version of The Phantom of the Opera. Jennifer Ellison first took on the role of Roxie Hart of 2004 and played to full houses at the Adelphi Theatre. Chicago remains very popular with theatre-goers today and Jennifer will be welcomed back into the cast. The last time this young actress played Roxie, audiences were wowed by her sheer energy and enthusiasm for the role as well as by her singing, dancing and acting talents.