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- Bio Data
- Biography
- Early Years
- Career
- Awards and Achievements
- Personal Affairs
- Social Media
Bio Data
Full Name: | Ellen Kathleen Pompeo |
Stage Name: | Ellen Pompeo |
Born: | 10 November 1969 (age 53 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Everett, Massachusetts, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.7 m |
Parents: | Joseph Pompeo, Kathleen Pompeo |
Siblings: | Maureen Pompeo |
Husband • Spouse: | Chris Ivery (m. 2007) |
Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
Children: | Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, Eli Christopher Pompeo Ivery |
Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
Net Worth: | $80 million |
Biography
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969), also known as Ellen Pompeo, is one of the wealthiest American actors and television personalities.
She is a highly compensated actress for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy. In search of greater prospects, she relocated to her birthplace, New York City.
A casting director discovered her and invited her to participate in an advertisement campaign for L’Oreal.
She quickly transitioned into acting, and in the years that followed, she appeared on various television shows, including Friends and Strong Medicine. Her breakout performance on the big screen occurred in 2002’s Moonlight Mile, a romantic drama film.
Even though the film did not perform well at the box office, her performance was deemed Oscar-worthy by fans.
In addition, Ellen Pompeo played a supporting role in the superhero film Daredevil. The film was based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name.
After assuming the lead role in the medical drama television series Grey’s Anatomy, her fame skyrocketed.
Since its debut in 2005, the program’s popularity has increased significantly. Ellen Pompeo has won a number of honors, including the Screen Actors Guild Award, for her portrayal.
Early Years
Ellen Pompeo was born on November 10, 1969, in Everett, Massachusetts, United States, to parents Joseph and Kathleen Pompeo. Her family was devoutly Catholic.
She has three sisters and two brothers. She lost her mother at the tender age of five. The name of one of her sisters is Maureen Pompeo.
Ellen Pompeo worked as a bartender in Miami before traveling to New York City and beginning her advertising career.
Career
Ellen Pompeo’s career began with cameo roles in television shows such as Law & Order, Strangers with Candy, and Friends.
She made her feature film debut in the 1999 crime picture Coming Soon, in which she had a modest role. In 2002, she played an important role in the romantic drama Moonlight Mile.
The film earned negative reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office. The critics loved her performance and said she deserved an Oscar for the role.
She appeared in the biographical crime film Catch Me If You Can in 2002. Steven Spielberg directed the film, which featured Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio in prominent roles.
The film is based on the true story of renowned con artist Frank Abagnale. The film was commercially and critically successful. It also garnered multiple nominations and awards.
Ellen Pompeo played a major role in the 2003 American comedy film Old School. The film garnered numerous positive and negative reviews.
She subsequently appeared in “Daredevil,” a film based on the well-known Marvel superhero of the same name. Commercially, the film was successful.
In the same year, she also starred in the psychological suspense film Undermined.
In the 2004 film Art Heist, Ellen Pompeo portrayed the protagonist. She made a brief appearance in the superhero film Spider-Man 2. In 2005, she appeared in the film “Life of the Party.”
In addition, she is active on television. She began portraying Dr. Meredith Grey, the main character of the television series Grey’s Anatomy, in 2005.
She became one of the highest-paid TV actors in the world as a result of the role, which brought her worldwide recognition. Since 2017, Ellen Pompeo has been a producer and has directed one episode.
In 2017, she voiced Willow in an episode of the animated children’s television series Doc McStuffins.
The following year, Ellen Pompeo had a special guest appearance in the action-drama television series Station 19.
Awards and Achievements
Throughout her career, Ellen Pompeo has garnered many awards. She earned three People’s Choice Awards for Favorite TV Drama Actress (in 2013, 2015, and 2016) and the Satellite Award for Best Actress in 2007 for her role on Grey’s Anatomy.
2015 saw her receive the Taormina Arte Prize at the Taormina Film Festival.
In 2015, she ranked fourth on Forbes magazine’s list of the highest-paid television actors and actresses.
Personal Affairs
Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo met for the first time in a supermarket in 2003. This fortunate encounter led to a loving relationship.
Four years later, they eventually wed. Their three children are Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, and Eli Christopher Pompeo Ivery. Their second child, Sienna May Pompeo Ivery, was born via surrogate.
Many allergies and asthma affect Ellen Pompeo. She has two toy poodles and is a dog lover.
Current estimates place Ellen Pompeo’s net worth at $80 million. Her primary source of income is Grey’s Anatomy.
Social Media
- Twitter: @EllenPompeo
- Instagram: @EllenPompeo