A well-established American actress Ellen Pompeo is best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey in the TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. She was born Ellen Kathleen Pompeo on November 10, 1969. In New York City, she was discovered by a casting director who offered her the chance to appear in an advertisement campaign for L’Oreal.
She eventually started her career with minor roles and appeared in many TV series such as ‘Strong Medicine’ and ‘Friends’. In 2002, she made her debut on the big screen with the romantic drama film ‘Moonlight Mile’ which was a commercial failure but her performance was praised by critics and considered worthy of an Academy Award.
She got a major breakthrough and immense popularity after she started playing the lead role in the medical drama series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. She won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance among other accolades.
Date Of Birth | November 10, 1969 |
Age | 54 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 165 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’5” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 50 kg In Pounds – 123 lbs |
Eye Color | Green |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Figure Measurements | 36-26-36 |
Bra Size | 34B |
Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
According to sources, Ellen Pompeo’s estimated net worth is $40 million approximately.
Ellen Pompeo was born as the youngest child in Everett, Massachusetts to Joseph E Pompeo and Kathleen B Pompeo. She was raised in a Roman Catholic family along with three elder sisters and two elder brothers. She attended Everett High School for elementary education. Later, she moved to New York City where she started appearing in various commercials.
Real Name | Ellen Kathleen Pompeo |
Nickname | The Pencil, Meredith |
Birth Place | Everett, Massachusetts, USA |
Profession | Actress, director, producer |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
School | Everett High School |
College | None |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Everett, Massachusetts, USA |
Debut | Film: Leo You Have the Time |
Fathers Name | Joseph Pompeo |
Mothers Name | Kathleen Pompeo |
Brothers | None |
Sister | Maureen Pompeo |
Ellen Pompeo began her acting career with guest roles in TV series, such as ‘Law & Order’, ‘Strangers with Candy’ and ‘Friends’. In 1999, she made her feature film debut with a minor role in the crime film ‘Coming Soon’.
In 2002, she appeared in the biographical crime film ‘Catch Me If You Can’ which was directed by Steven Spielberg and the film starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in lead roles.
She was starred in a superhero film ‘Daredevil’ which was based on the popular Marvel superhero. In 2005, she received a major breakthrough from the portrayal of Dr. Meredith Grey, the lead character in the TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ which has earned her international popularity.
She also worked as a voice artist in one episode of ‘Doc McStuffins,’ an animated children’s television series. In 2015, she was honored with the Taormina Arte Award at the Taormina Film Festival.
In 2003, she met her husband Chris Ivery in a grocery store and got married in 2007. She has two daughters Stella and Sienna who was born with the help of a surrogate mother and a son named Eli Christopher.
Boyfriends | None |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Chris Ivery (m. 2007) |
Children | Daughters – Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery, Sienna May Son – Eli Christopher |
Here is the list of Ellen Pompeo’s favorite things.
Favorite Colours | Blue |
Favorite Food | Salami, Pizza, Salads and Beet Roots |
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