Acting
Ellen Pompeo
Born 1969-11-10
Everett, Massachusetts, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Ellen Pompeo
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Catch Me If You Can
2002
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Grey's Anatomy
2005
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Friends
1994
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Daredevil
2003
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
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Law & Order
1990
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Old School
2003
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Station 19
2018
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (49 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Good American Family | Kristine Barnett | TV Series | 2025 |
| Good American Family | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2025 |
 | Disney Legends Award Ceremony | Self | TV Series | 2024 |
 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Self | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Roll Up Your Sleeves | Self | Movie | 2021 |
 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Self | TV Series | 2019 |
 | This Changes Everything | Self | Movie | 2019 |
 | Station 19 | Dr. Meredith Grey | TV Series | 2018 |
| Station 19 | Co-Executive Producer | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Quotidien | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors | Self | TV Series | 2014 |
 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Meredith Grey | TV Series | 2014 |
 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self | TV Series | 2014 |
 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge | TV Series | 2012 |
| The Marriage Ref | Self - Panelist | TV Series | 2010 | |
 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2009 |
| The Reichen Show | Self | TV Series | 2005 | |
 | Grey's Anatomy | Meredith Grey | TV Series | 2005 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Director | TV Series | 2005 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Producer | TV Series | 2005 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Co-Executive Producer | TV Series | 2005 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Life of the Party | Phoebe Elgin | Movie | 2005 |
 | Art Heist | Sandra Walker | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Undermind | Flynn | Movie | 2003 |
 | Punk'd | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen | Self / Bertie Knox | Movie | 2003 |
 | Old School | Nicole | Movie | 2003 |
 | Daredevil | Karen Page | Movie | 2003 |
 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Catch Me If You Can | Marci | Movie | 2002 |
 | Moonlight Mile | Bertie Knox | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Job | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2001 |
 | Strong Medicine | Quincy Dunne | TV Series | 2000 |
 | In the Weeds | Martha | Movie | 2000 |
 | Mambo Café | Stacie | Movie | 2000 |
| Eventual Wife | Beth | Movie | 2000 | |
 | Get Real | Nina Adler | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Coming Soon | Upset Girl | Movie | 1999 |
 | Strangers with Candy | Lizzie Abrams | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Friends | Missy Goldberg | TV Series | 1994 |
 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Law & Order | Laura Kendrick | TV Series | 1990 |
| Law & Order | Jenna Weber | TV Series | 1990 |
 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Entertainment Tonight | Self | TV Series | 1981 |
| Not a Sound | Amelia Winn | TV Series | — |