Robert Ellis Reel[1] (June 27, 1892 – December 29, 1974), known professionally as Robert Ellis,[2] was an American film actor, screenwriter and film director.

[4] Ellis's wives included actresses May Allison[5] and Vera Reynolds and screenwriter Helen Logan.

[3] His relationship with Reynolds drew public attention in 1938 as a lawsuit ended when the two decided to marry.

[2] On Broadway, Ellis portrayed Dan Huntley in Baxter's Partner (1911).

After acting, he became a screenwriter whose scripts were used in films of Charlie Chan, Jane Withers, and others.