Who is Ellen DeGeneres? | Ellen DeGeneres Biography and Wiki

Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer was born Ellen Lee DeGeneres on January 26, 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana. She is the daughter to  Betty DeGeneres , a speech therapist and Elliott Everett DeGeneres who was an insurance agent.

Ellen DeGeneres Age and Birthday

Ellen is 62 years old as of 2020, he was born on January 26, 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America. DeGeneres celebrates his birthday on January 26th every year.  DeGeneres will be 63 years old on Jan. 26th 2021.

Ellen DeGeneres Height and Weight

DeGeneres stands at the height of 1.71 meters. However, details regarding her actual weight is currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update Ellen weight information once it is out.

Ellen DeGeneres Education

DeGeneres studied at Atlanta High School and graduated in May 1976. She completed her first years of high school at Grace King High School in Metairie, Louisiana. Ellen then moved back to New Orleans to attend the University of New Orleans, where she majored in communication studies.

Ellen DeGeneres Parents

DeGeneres mother is Betty DeGeneres,  an American LGBT rights activist and former speech therapist and her father is Elliott Everett DeGeneres who was an insurance agent.

Ellen DeGeneres Siblings

DeGeneres has a brother by the name Vance DeGeneres. Her brother Vance is an American comedian, actor, musician, film producer and screenwriter. Vance is known for his work in television.

Ellen DeGeneres Wife | Ellen DeGeneres Relationship

DeGeneres married Portia de Rossi on August 16, 2008, in what was perhaps the highest-profile gay marriage after California legalized the unions. Ellen then dated Alexandra Hedison for a few years before becoming involved with actress Portia de Rossi in December 2004.

For several years, DeGeneres dated actress Anne Heche and, in 1999, the couple bought a home in Los Angeles. Although at one point they publicly announced their desire to be married, the couple broke up in August 2000.

Ellen DeGeneres Children

DeGeneres has no children as of August 2017.

Ellen DeGeneres Salary

According to reliable sources, Ellen earns $ 77 million from The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth

The award-winning comedian, television host and actress, Ellen, has an estimated net worth of $450 million which she has earned through her successful career as a comedian, television host and actress.

Ellen DeGeneres Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Ellen.

• Full Name: Ellen DeGeneres
• Age/ How Old?: 62 years
• Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
• Place of Birth: Metairie, Louisiana
• Education ‎: University of New Orleans
• Birthday: January 26
• Nationality: American
• Father’s Name: Elliott Everett DeGeneres
• Mother’s Name: Betty DeGeneres
• Siblings: Vance DeGeneres
• Married?: Portia de Rossi
• Children/ Kids: None
• Height/ How tall?: 1.71 m
• Profession: Comedian, Television personality and actress
• Net worth: $ 450 million

Ellen DeGeneres TV Career

Ellen held a wide variety of jobs until she turned to stand-up comedy, making her bones at small clubs and coffeehouses before working her way up to emcee Clyde’s Comedy Club by 1981.In 1982 she entered a national talent contest held by the cable network Showtime, sending in a videotape of her stand-up act.

When DeGeneres won the contest, earning the title of “Funniest Person in America,” she went immediately from local New Orleans comic to nationally recognized up-and-coming comedian. For a couple of years, Ellen traveled around the country performing stand-up comedy, and she also appeared on several HBO specials.

This led to better gigs, including her first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986. DeGeneres then began making regular appearances on the talk show circuit, including performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She also appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Later with Greg Kinnear, Larry King Live, and Good Morning, America. She was also profiled in detail on ABC’s PrimeTime Live.

DeGeneres made her first regular TV role was in a short-lived Fox sitcom called Open House. On her first regular show, Open House, Ellen was cast as Margo Van Meter, an office worker at the Juan Verde Real Estate company. Alison LaPlaca and Mary Page Keller were also starred in the show.

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In 1992, producers Neal Marlens and Carol Black cast DeGeneres as Nurse Nancy MacIntyre in the sitcom, Laurie Hill. Laurie Hill was cancelled after four episodes only but since Carol Black and Neal Marlens were very impressed by Ellen performance, they right after cast her in their next ABC pilot, These Friends of Mine. In 1994, the Neal Marlens and Carol Black show, These Friends of Mine was renamed to Ellen. The Ellen show had declining rates hence it was cancelled the following season.

Returning to television in 2003, DeGeneres became a big hit with daytime viewers with her self-titled talk show, Ellen. Since its inception, the show has won a slew of Daytime Emmy and People’s Choice Awards. DeGeneres voice was played on the animated box office smash, Finding Memo as little blue fish named Dory in the same year.

In the same year DeGeneres lent her voice to the animated box office smash, Finding Nemo, in which she plays a friendly yet forgetful little blue fish named Dory. The next year she received two Emmy Award nominations for her stand-up comedy special Ellen: Here and Now.

Ellen DeGeneres Awards

Ellen DeGeneres has won numerous awards and honors which include:

• Daytime Emmy Awards,
• Primetime Emmy Awards,
• Golden Globe Awards, 
• Grammy Awards, 
• People’s Choice Awards, 
• Producers Guild of America Awards, 
• Teen Choice Awards  and several other awards.

Her voice-over for the film ‘Finding Nemo’ earned her the

• ‘Saturn Award’ from the ‘Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films’ for Best Supporting Actress.
• She also won the ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award’ and
• ‘Annie Award’ for the same project.

Ellen was the first one to earn this award as it was the first time that the ‘Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films’ has presented the acting award for a voice-over.

For a period of ten years, between 2004-2014, Ellen has won twenty-five ‘Emmy Awards’. DeGeneres has also received the ‘Producers Guild of America Awards’ in two occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen DeGeneres

Who is Ellen?

Ellen is an accomplished comedian, television personality and actress who gained broad recognition after appearing on the self title show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

How old is Ellen DeGeneres?

Ellen is an American national born on 26^th January 1958, in Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America.

How tall is Ellen DeGeneres?

Ellen stands at a height of 1.71 m.

Is Ellen DeGeneres married?

Yes, she married Portia de Rossi. They married in 2008 and have no children. The couple resides in Beverly Hills, California.

How much is Ellen DeGeneres worth?

Ellen has an approximate net worth of $450 million. This amount has been amassed in her leading roles in comedy, television personality and acting.

Is Ellen dead or alive?

Ellen is alive and in good health.

How old is Ellen’s daughter?

Ellen has no children of her own. Her mother, Betty DeGeneres says her daughter has too much class that is why she hasn’t had any kids.

How much money does Ellen make a year?

According to reliable sources, Ellen take home $87.5 million in a year.

Do Ellen Show tickets cost money?

Ellen show tickets are free of charge.

Who was Ellen’s first wife?

Ellen was in a serious relationship with Anne Heche and had even bought a house together. They however did not marry. Ellen married Portia de Rossi.

How do I get Ellen to notice me?

If you wish to follow Ellen, you can follow her and her show @ellentube and @TheEllenShow.

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