About Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen (1994–1998) and The Ellen Show (2001–2002). She also hosted the syndicated television talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022), for which she received 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2021, DeGeneres announced the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, following multiple allegations of workplace bullying. The controversy led to internal investigations and a sharp decline in public support, culminating in her decision to retire from show business in 2024.
Known for:
Ellen|Finding Nemo|The Ellen DeGeneres Show|Finding Dory
Notable works:
Seriously--I'm kidding
Awards:
Carol Burnett Award|Presidential Medal of Freedom|Genesis Award|Teen Choice Awards|American Comedy Awards|Annie Award|Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress|Mark Twain Prize for American Humor|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series|Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production|Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show|Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment|Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host|GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award|Women in Film Honors|star on Hollywood Walk of Fame|Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy|Lucy Award
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