Ellen Pompeo
Biography
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is an American actress, best known for playing the series protagonist, Meredith Grey, on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. One of the world's highest paid actors since 2017, she has made multiple appearances on the Forbes’ year-end lists. Her accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.
Ellen Pompeo & Katherine Heigl | Actors on Actors
VideoKnown For
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Meredith Grey
2005
TV
Law & Order
Laura Kendrick
1990
TV
Law & Order
Jenna Weber
1990
TV
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
TV
Friends
Missy Goldberg
1994
TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
TV
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Meredith Grey
2014
TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TV
Punk'd
Self
2003
TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
TV
Station 19
Dr. Meredith Grey
2018
TV
Quotidien
Self - Guest
2016
TV
Strong Medicine
Quincy Dunne
2000
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
TV
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
2014
TV
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Self - Guest Judge
2012
Filmography
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