Ellen Pompeo

Known for

Acting

Born

November 10, 1969 (age 56)

Birthplace

Everett, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Best known work

Catch Me If You Can

2002

Grey's Anatomy

2005

Friends

1994

Daredevil

2003

Old School

2003

Station 19

2018

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014

Law & Order

1990

Good American Family

2025

Moonlight Mile

2002

Filmography

TBA
Not a SoundTV
as Amelia Winn (1 episode)
2025
Good American FamilyTV
as Kristine Barnett (8 episodes), Executive Producer
2024
Disney Legends Award CeremonyTV
as Self (1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
2021
Roll Up Your Sleeves
as Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
2019
This Changes Everything
as Self
2018
Station 19TV
as Dr. Meredith Grey (3 episodes), Co-Executive Producer
2016
QuotidienTV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2014
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2014
Last Week Tonight with John OliverTV
as Meredith Grey (1 episode)
2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersTV
as Self (1 episode)
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsTV
as Self - Guest Judge (1 episode)
2010
The Marriage RefTV
as Self - Panelist (1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenTV
as Self - Guest (2 episodes)
2005
The Reichen ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
2005
Grey's AnatomyTV
as Meredith Grey (462 episodes), Director, Producer, Co-Executive Producer, Executive Producer
2005
Life of the Party
as Phoebe Elgin
2004
Art Heist
as Sandra Walker
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV
as Self (5 episodes)
2003
Undermind
as Flynn
2003
Punk'dTV
as Self (1 episode)
2003
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
as Self / Bertie Knox
2003
Old School
as Nicole
2003
Daredevil
as Karen Page