Quick Facts About Ellen DeGeneres
- Born
- January 26, 1958
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Film Actor
- Notable works
- Seriously--I'm kidding
- Known for
- Ellen, Finding Nemo, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Finding Dory
- Spouse
- Portia de Rossi
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.
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Awards & Honors
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
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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
