Rachel Ellenstein
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Rachel Ellenstein is a fictional character
from the universe of Highlander movies, portrayed by actress Sheila Gish
.
Rachel Ellenstein is one of several characters from the Highlander
universe to appear in both movie and television series continuity (others being Connor MacLeod
, Heather MacLeod
, Duncan MacLeod
, Methos
, and Joe Dawson).
, Holland to Jewish parents, she was rescued from the Nazis by Connor MacLeod
in 1943. Connor adopted her and raised her as his own daughter. Later in life she became his friend, confidante and business partner in Connor's antiques store in New York
. In the Garry Kilworth novelisation of the film, Connor explains to Brenda that he himself is Rachel's adopted son. Before the final battle of the Gathering in 1985, Rachel realized that if even Connor could defeat The Kurgan
, he would still not return. Connor granted her power of attorney over his estate and left her in charge of Nash Antiques.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the universe of Highlander movies, portrayed by actress Sheila Gish
Sheila Gish
Sheila Gish was a British stage and television actress.She was born Sheila Anne Gash in Lincoln, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and made her stage debut with a repertory company....
.
Rachel Ellenstein is one of several characters from the Highlander
Highlander (film)
Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. It stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. The film depicts the climax of an ages-old battle between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and...
universe to appear in both movie and television series continuity (others being Connor MacLeod
Connor MacLeod
Connor MacLeod, also known as The Highlander, is a fictional character in the Highlander film series, as well as the television programs Highlander: The Series, and Highlander: The Animated Series...
, Heather MacLeod
Heather MacLeod
Heather MacLeod is a fictional character from the universe of Highlander movies, portrayed by actress Beatie Edney.Heather MacLeod is one of four characters from the Highlander universe to appear in both movie and television continuity .-History:Daughter to a blacksmith named Angus MacDonald, Heather...
, Duncan MacLeod
Duncan MacLeod
Duncan MacLeod is a fictional character from the Highlander multiverse. Duncan MacLeod serves as the protagonist for the TV continuation of the Highlander franchise, which comprises Highlander: The Series and its spin-off movies, Highlander: Endgame and Highlander: The Source...
, Methos
Methos
Methos is a fictional character from the Highlander universe - the film series, the television show Highlander: The Series, and several fiction books. He is an Immortal. He is portrayed by actor Peter Wingfield in both series and the movies. Methos, as one of the The Four Horsemen, represents...
, and Joe Dawson).
Highlander
Born in 1936 in AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, Holland to Jewish parents, she was rescued from the Nazis by Connor MacLeod
Connor MacLeod
Connor MacLeod, also known as The Highlander, is a fictional character in the Highlander film series, as well as the television programs Highlander: The Series, and Highlander: The Animated Series...
in 1943. Connor adopted her and raised her as his own daughter. Later in life she became his friend, confidante and business partner in Connor's antiques store in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. In the Garry Kilworth novelisation of the film, Connor explains to Brenda that he himself is Rachel's adopted son. Before the final battle of the Gathering in 1985, Rachel realized that if even Connor could defeat The Kurgan
The Kurgan
The Kurgan is a fictional character from the first Highlander film, portrayed by actor Clancy Brown. He is an Immortal and the main antagonist to the character Connor MacLeod in Highlander, and the latter's ultimate opponent in the Gathering....
, he would still not return. Connor granted her power of attorney over his estate and left her in charge of Nash Antiques.