Ellis was a school master by profession.
He joined non-league Nunhead in 1927, winning the Isthmian League in the 1928–29 and 1929–1930 seasons.
[1] He was part of the Wales national football team between 1930 and 1931, playing 3 matches.
During his career, Ellis also played for Oswestry Town.
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