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Ellen Lee DeGeneres Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 2, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American actor and host for The Ellen Degeneres Show.

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Best Known For:The television program The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Breakthrough:Showtime's Funniest Person in America in 1982

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.

Organization: Warner Bros. Television
Role: Host
Period: 2003–2022
Details: Los Angeles

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 380000000. 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: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Portia de Rossi (Spouse • Wife)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ellendegeneres

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