Ellen DeGeneres

Birth Name:

Ellen Lee DeGeneres

Birth Place:

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Became the first female comic to be invited by Johnny Carson to join him on his late night television show as a guest after appearing only once
Named as a Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2011
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016
Served as an ambassador to Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey project in 2010 by encouraging people to adopt a turkey instead of eating one on Thanksgiving
Distantly related to Thomas Fairfax and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Married actress Portia de Rossi in 2008
Worked a series of odd jobs around New Orleans before beginning to perform stand-up at small clubs and coffee houses
Quote: "I just like observing people․ It's something I've done ever since I was a kid, and I got really good at it․ That's a big part of why I became a comedian․ My audience is filled with every kind of person you can imagine, and I love that․"
Co-founded record company eleveneleven to sign artist Greyson Chance after he appeared on her talk show
Made a surprise appearance at the 2006 commencement ceremony at Tulane University where she showed up wearing a bathrobe and furry slippers
Was offered the lead female role in "Speed," but the part went to Sandra Bullock after other casting changes

1993CableACE - Stand-Up Comedy Special:Nominated
1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1996American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
1996Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1996Stinker Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
1996Stinker Award - Biggest Acting Stretch:Winner
1997Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:Winner
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Razzie Award - Worst New Star:Nominated
1997Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Cable Series:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Series:Nominated
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1998Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
1998WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy:Nominated
1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series:Nominated
1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
1999Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Winner
1999Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Made for Television Movie:Nominated
2001American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication:Winner
2001OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Performer of a Variety, Musical, or Comedy Special:Nominated
2001PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television:Nominated
2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:Nominated
2002OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a New Comedy Series:Nominated
2003OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2003OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Performer of a Variety, Musical, or Comedy Special:Winner
2003UFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2004Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2004Annie - Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production:Winner
2004CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2004Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Nominated
2004Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show:Winner
2004Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer:Nominated
2004Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Winner
2004MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
2004OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:Nominated
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
2005Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Winner
2005Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show:Winner
2005Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2005OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2005PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Variety Television:Winner
2006Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2006Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Winner
2006Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show:Winner
2006PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Variety Television:Winner
2007Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show:Winner
2007Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Winner
2007Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2007OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2007PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Variety Television:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - TV Moment That Became Headline News:Nominated
2008Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Nominated
2008Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Nominated
2008Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Winner
2008OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2009Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Institutional:Winner
2009Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Nominated
2009Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show Host:Nominated
2009Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Nominated
2009OFTA Television Award - Best Host of a Talk or Service Show:Winner
2010Daytime Emmy - New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment:Nominated
2010Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Nominated
2010Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2010OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program:Winner
2011Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Institutional:Winner
2011Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2011Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2011Daytime Emmy - New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment:Nominated
2011OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program:Nominated
2011People's Choice Award - Favorite Talk Show Host:Nominated
2011TV Guide Award - Favorite Host:Winner
2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2012Daytime Emmy - New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment:Nominated
2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Institutional:Nominated
2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Nominated
2012Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Institutional:Winner
2012OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
2012PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television:Nominated
2012People's Choice Award - Favorite Daytime TV Host:Winner
2012Gold Creator Award - Youtube Creator Reward:Winner
2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding New Approaches - Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series:Winner
2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2013Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding New Approaches - Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series:Winner
2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Writing:Winner
2014Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2014OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding New Approaches - Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series:Winner
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing - Special Class:Nominated
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Episodic:Nominated
2015OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program:Winner
2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Interactive Media - Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series:Winner
2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Nominated
2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Image:Winner
2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Summer Movie Star: Female:Winner
2016Voice Arts Award - Outstanding Motion Picture Animation, Best Voiceover:Nominated
2016WAFCA Award - Best Voice Performance:Nominated
2017EDA Female Focus Award - Best Animated Female:Nominated
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing - Special Class:Nominated
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Winner
2017Blimp Award - Most Wanted Pet:Nominated
2017Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Winner
2017Blimp Award - #SQUAD:Winner
2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Host:Nominated
2017OFTA Film Award - Best Voice-Over Performance:Winner
2017People's Choice Award - Favorite Comedic Collaboration:Winner
2017People's Choice Award - Favorite Animated Movie Voice:Winner
2017Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Comedy:Winner
2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing - Special Class:Nominated
2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
2019Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show:Winner
2019Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing Special Class:Winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host of the Decade:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
2020Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Special Class Series:Nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Nominated
2020Blimp Award - Favorite TV Host:Winner
2022Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Series or Special:Winner

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