Ellen Pompeo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ellen Pompeo
Pompeo in 2008
Born	Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (1969-11-10) November 10, 1969 (age 55) Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Actress producer
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Chris Ivery ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	3

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is a famous American actress. She is known for playing Dr. Meredith Grey in the popular TV show Grey's Anatomy. Since 2017, she has been one of the highest-paid actors in the world. She has won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

About Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo was born in Everett, Massachusetts. She later moved to Miami and then New York City. In New York, a casting director discovered her. This led to her first acting jobs in commercials.

She started her acting career with small roles. She appeared in TV shows like Law & Order and Friends. Her first movie was the romantic comedy Coming Soon in 1999. She also had small parts in other films.

A big moment in her career happened in 2002. She got a role in the movie Moonlight Mile. This role helped people notice her talent.

Becoming Dr. Meredith Grey

In 2005, Ellen Pompeo got her most famous role. She was cast as Dr. Meredith Grey in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. This show became a huge hit around the world. Her role as Meredith Grey made her a very well-known TV actress.

Her work on Grey's Anatomy earned her many awards. She won a Screen Actors Guild Award with her castmates. She also won several People's Choice Awards for being a favorite TV drama actress.

Because of her success, Ellen Pompeo became one of the highest-paid actresses on TV. In 2018, she earned about $23.6 million. This made her the third highest-paid female actor that year.

Beyond Acting

Besides acting, Ellen Pompeo has also worked behind the scenes. She has directed two episodes of Grey's Anatomy. She also started her own production company called Calamity Jane. This company creates new TV shows.

In 2015, she appeared in Taylor Swift's music video for the song "Bad Blood". She also voiced a character in the children's show Doc McStuffins.

In recent years, her role on Grey's Anatomy has changed. Starting with season 19, she appears in fewer episodes. However, she remains an executive producer and continues to do the show's voiceovers.

Early Life and Family

Ellen Pompeo was born on November 10, 1969. Her father had Italian, English, and Irish roots. Her mother was of Irish descent. Ellen was raised as a Catholic. Her mother passed away when Ellen was very young. This made Ellen appreciate life even more.

She has five older brothers and sisters. Before becoming an actress, she worked as a bartender in Miami. In 1995, she moved to New York City. There, a casting director asked her to appear in ads for Citibank and L'Oreal.

Ellen Pompeo met her husband, Chris Ivery, in 2003. They became friends first, then started dating. They got married in 2007. They have three children together.

Film and Television Work

Ellen Pompeo has appeared in many films and TV shows. Her early work helped her gain experience.

Early Career: 1995–2004

Ellen's first TV appearance was in Law & Order in 1996. She had a small part in the movie Coming Soon in 1999. She also guest-starred in popular shows like Strangers with Candy and Friends.

In 2002, she played a lead role in Moonlight Mile. Critics praised her performance in this movie. She also appeared in Catch Me If You Can and Old School. In 2003, she played Karen Page in the superhero film Daredevil.

Grey's Anatomy Era: 2005–Present

Her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy started in 2005. This show quickly became very popular. Her performance was praised by many TV critics.

Over the years, her contract for Grey's Anatomy was renewed many times. This led to her becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in TV drama. She also started directing episodes of the show.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

As director

As producer

Awards and Nominations

Ellen Pompeo has received many awards and nominations for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Ellen Pompeo para niños