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Ellen Pompeo

Acting · Born 1969-11-10 · Everett, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) 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

Filmography

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

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