Ellen Griswold — National Lampoon's European Vacation Character Profile

About Ellen Griswold

Patient and supportive wife who balances Clark's chaotic vacation plans.

Ellen Griswold — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Diplomacy, Patience, Conflict resolution, Cooking

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Beverly D'Angelo

Appears in

National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Ellen Griswold — Family Husband — Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)

  Married partners navigating a chaotic vacation.

• Ellen Griswold — Conflict Kidnapper — Thief (Victor Lanoux)

  Abductor of Ellen.

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• Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)
• Audrey Griswold (Dana Hill)
• Rusty Griswold (Jason Lively)
• Hotel Manager (Mel Smith)
• Thief (Victor Lanoux)
• Stewardess (Wendy Goldman)
• Rusty's California Girl (Moon Unit Zappa)
• The Bike Rider (Eric Idle)
• The Froegers' Son (Malcolm Danare)
• Jack (William Zabka)
• Mrs. Froeger (Cynthia Szigeti)
• Announcer at Court (Angus MacKay)