Full Name:
Ellen Lee DeGeneres
Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
Birth Place: Metairie, Louisiana, USA
Occupation: Comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer
Nationality: American
Height
Ellen DeGeneres is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
Education
Ellen DeGeneres Atlanta high school in 1976. She later attended the University of New Orleans, where she majored in communication studies. However, she left after one semester to pursue a career in comedy.
Family
Parents:
Mother: Betty DeGeneres (née Elizabeth Jane Pfeffer), a speech therapist
Father: Elliott DeGeneres, an insurance agent
Siblings: Brother Vance DeGeneres musician and producer
Spouse: Portia de Rossi (married in 2008)
Career
Ellen DeGeneres career stand-up comedian in 1980. She gained national attention after appearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1986.
Television and Film:
"Ellen" (1994–1998): Her sitcom, which aired on ABC, made history when her character came out as gay in 1997.
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003–2022): Her daytime talk show became a cultural phenomenon, winning numerous awards and featuring celebrity interviews, comedy, and musical performances.
"Finding Nemo" (2003) and "Finding Dory" (2016): Voiced the character Dory, which became one of her most iconic roles.
"American Idol": Served as a judge in the ninth season in 2010.
"The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund": Established in 2018 to support global conservation efforts for end angered species.
Awards and Honors:
Multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
Various other accolades for her contributions to entertainment and humanitarian work
Net Worth
As of 2024, Ellen DeGeneres's net worth is estimated to be around $500 million.
