Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American actor and host for The Ellen Degeneres Show.
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10 Quick Facts About Ellen Lee DeGeneres
- Full Name: Ellen Lee DeGeneres
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer: The Ellen Degeneres Show
- Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of Birth: Metairie, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Portia de Rossi
Ellen Lee DeGeneres Age
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is about 68 years old as of 2026. Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in 1958.
Ellen Lee DeGeneres Height
Ellen Lee DeGeneres stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended University of New Orleans, where she studied Communication Studies.
- University of New Orleans
- Field of Study: Communication Studies
Career & Work
Ellen Lee DeGeneres' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Warner Bros. Television.
Rise to Fame
Ellen Lee DeGeneres rose to prominence for her role on the television show Ellen.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Ellen and Finding Nemo.
Television
- TV Show: Ellen (Actor, 1994-1998) — Sitcom notable for her character coming out as gay
Film
- Film: Finding Nemo (Voice Actor, 2003) — Voiced the character Dory
Awards & Achievements
- Presidential Medal of Freedom — U.S. Government — Contributions to the United States
Ellen Lee DeGeneres Net Worth
Ellen Lee DeGeneres's net worth is estimated to be between $380,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Ellen Lee DeGeneres Family & Relationships
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is married to Portia de Rossi. She has 1 sibling, Vance DeGeneres.
- Father: Elliott Everett DeGeneres
- Mother: Betty DeGeneres
- Siblings:
- Vance DeGeneres
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the first female comedian to be summoned to sit on the couch by Johnny Carson after her set.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ellen Lee DeGeneres
- Popular As: Ellen DeGeneres
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
- Age: 68
- Birthday: January 26
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Metairie, Louisiana
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Elliott Everett DeGeneres
- Mother: Betty DeGeneres
- Siblings: Vance DeGeneres
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Portia de Rossi
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $380,000,000
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Portia de Rossi (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ellendegeneres
