Ex-NFL Star Greg Ellis: I'm a Hollywood Producer Now Posted Jan 13, 2015 He dominated on defense for the Dallas Cowboys...but now former Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Ellis is quarterbacking his first Hollywood feature film -- and he's got some pretty big stars on board. Ellis -- who made millions during his 11-year NFL career -- is the executive producer on a movie called "Carter High" starring Vivica A. Fox, Charles S. Dutton and David Banner. (TMZ.com)