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Ellen Pompeo

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Ellen Pompeo

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Nov 10, 1969 (56 years old)

Place of Birth

Everett, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo is an American actress, best known for playing the series protagonist, Meredith Grey, on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. One of the world's highest paid actors since 2017, she has made multiple appearances on the Forbes’ year-end lists. Her accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

Known For

Acting
2025Good American FamilyKristine Barnett
2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf
2021Roll Up Your SleevesSelf
2019This Changes EverythingSelf
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
2018Station 19Dr. Meredith Grey
2016QuotidienSelf - Guest
2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverMeredith Grey
2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf
2012RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsSelf - Guest Judge
2010The Marriage RefSelf - Panelist
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
2005Life of the PartyPhoebe Elgin
2005Grey's AnatomyMeredith Grey
2005The Reichen ShowSelf
2004Art HeistSandra Walker
2003Old SchoolNicole
2003DaredevilKaren Page
2003UndermindFlynn
2003Moonlight Mile: A Journey to ScreenSelf / Bertie Knox
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
2003Punk'dSelf
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2002Catch Me If You CanMarci
2002Moonlight MileBertie Knox
2001The Job
2000In the WeedsMartha
2000Eventual WifeBeth
2000Mambo CaféStacie
2000Strong MedicineQuincy Dunne
1999Coming SoonUpset Girl
1999Strangers with CandyLizzie Abrams
1999Get RealNina Adler
1994FriendsMissy Goldberg
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1990Law & OrderLaura Kendrick
1990Law & OrderJenna Weber
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest
1981Entertainment TonightSelf
Production
2025Good American FamilyExecutive Producer
Directing
2005Grey's AnatomyDirector