Ellen DeGeneres: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Ellen Lee DeGeneres |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1958 (age 68) • Louisiana |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) • Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2012) • Emmy Award (1997): Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series |
| Married To | Portia de Rossi (2008–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Finding Dory" (2016) • "Six Feet Under" (2004) • "Goodbye Lover" (1998) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1996–1998) • "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) • "Mr. Wrong" (1996) • "Joey" (2005) • "The Big Bang Theory" (2019) • "Mad About You" (1998) • "Laurie Hill" (1992) • "Duet" (1989) • "The Simpsons" (2010) • "Finding Nemo" (2003) • "Roseanne" (1995) • "Will & Grace" (2001) • "Pauly Shore Is Dead" (2003) • "Reaching Normal" (2001) • "Edtv" (1999) • "Coneheads" (1993) • "The Bernie Mac Show" (2004) • "Open House" (1989–1990) • "Ellen" (1994–1998) • "The Love Letter" (1999) • "The Ellen Show" (2001–2002) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways" (2019) • "Ellen's Game of Games" (2017–2020) • "Ellen" (1997) • "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2016–2018) • "Momsplaining with Kristen Bell" (2018) • "One Night Stand" (1992) |
Top Questions
Where was Ellen DeGeneres born?
Ellen DeGeneres was born in Metairie, Louisiana, United States.
When was Ellen DeGeneres born?
Ellen DeGeneres was born on January 26, 1958.
Is Ellen DeGeneres married?
Portia de Rossi (2008–present)
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