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Ellen DeGeneres

Acting Born Jan 26, 1958 Metairie, Louisiana, USA 154 credits
154
Total Credits
2026
78 Years Career Span
64
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ellen DeGeneres is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as Mr. Wrong, EDtv, and The Love Letter. DeGeneres also provided the voice of a character in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. She received a Saturn Award for her voice performance in Finding Nemo, marking the first and only time a voice performance won this award. DeGeneres has also starred in the television sitcom Ellen. She has hosted various television shows, including her own syndicated talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and has served as a judge on American Idol.

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Career

Career overview

Ellen DeGeneres is a film and television actress known for her roles in various projects. She appeared in the film Mr. Wrong and also starred in EDtv and The Love Letter. In addition to her film work, DeGeneres provided the voice of Dory in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. Her performance in Finding Nemo earned her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, the first and only time a voice performance won a Saturn Award.

DeGeneres has also had a presence in television sitcoms. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998. Her experience in television extends beyond sitcoms, as she has also hosted various awards shows, including the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys.

Throughout her acting career, DeGeneres has accumulated a significant number of credits. Her body of work includes a variety of film and television projects, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

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Known for

Film

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

100 Years of Warner Bros.

as Self

The Kardashians

as Self

Pixar Popcorn

as Dory (voice)

La semaine des 4 Julie

as Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Green Eggs and Ham

2019
Film

S.O.S. Titanic

1980
Film

Finding Dory

as Dory (voice)
Film

The Incident

1967

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Simon Cowell 2 shared titles
Jennifer Lopez 2 shared titles
Wanda Sykes 2 shared titles
Bill Maher 2 shared titles
Howie Mandel 2 shared titles
Jennifer Love Hewitt 2 shared titles
Demi Lovato 2 shared titles
Queen Latifah 2 shared titles
Allison Janney 2 shared titles
Heidi Klum 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Nirvanna the Band the Show the MovieReality Check: Inside America's Next Top ModelThe Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
IMPACT x Nightline: Diddy: Drugs, Lies, & Freak OffsOutstanding: A Comedy RevolutionTMZ Presents: The Downfall of DiddyEllen DeGeneres: For Your ApprovalEllen DeGeneres: For Your Approval · Writer
100 Years of Warner Bros.No AccidentCarol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + LoveSaving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next AdventureSaving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure · Executive Producer
Best of EllenBest of Ellen · CreatorThe KardashiansCelebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
Pixar PopcornAdele One Night OnlyLittle Ellen · Executive ProducerLittle Ellen · CreatorQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
La semaine des 4 JulieOne World: Together at HomeThe New York Times PresentsVisible: Out on TelevisionYou Cannot Kill David Arquette
The Kelly Clarkson ShowGreen Eggs and Ham · Executive ProducerNancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase · ProducerEllen's Greatest Night of GiveawaysJuego de Juegos · Creator
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanPatriot Act with Hasan MinhajSplitting Up Together · Executive ProducerEllen DeGeneres: RelatableEllen DeGeneres: Relatable · Writer
Ellen's Game of Games
Finding DoryLittle Big Shots · Executive ProducerMarine Life Interviews
One Big Happy · Executive ProducerTaylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveUnityRepeat After Me · Creator
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonHits
Justin Bieber's BelieveComic Relief ZeroThe Out ListMakers: Women Who Make America
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeStep Up RevolutionInside ComedySteve HarveyKaty Perry: Part of Me
The Undefeated
Epic Rap Battles of History · Characters
Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider ShowEllen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show · Writer
Hype: The Obama EffectEllen's Even Bigger Really Big ShowCat on the Prowl · Producer
The Big Bang TheoryThe Pixar StoryEllen's Really Big Show
The Best of Carson, Volume 1Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
So You Think You Can Dance
JoeyGenius. A Night for Ray Charles
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show · Executive ProducerThe Ellen DeGeneres Show · Creator
American IdolAmerican IdolLive from E!
Six Feet UnderThe Bernie Mac ShowPrimetime GlickThe Ellen ShowThe Ellen Show · Producer
If These Walls Could Talk 2Ellen DeGeneres: The BeginningEllen DeGeneres: The Beginning · WriterEllen DeGeneres: The Beginning · Executive Producer
Goodbye LoverEDtvThe Love LetterTeen Choice AwardsAfter Stonewall
Will & GraceDoctor Dolittle
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowE! True Hollywood StoryMr. WrongEllen's Energy Adventure

Full Filmography

154 titles
  • Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model (2026) as Self - Host, Ellen (archive footage)
  • The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special (2026) as Self (archival footage)
  • IMPACT x Nightline: Diddy: Drugs, Lies, & Freak Offs (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval (2024) as Self
  • Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval (2024) Writer
  • 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self
  • No Accident (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) as Self - Guest
  • Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure (2023) as Self
  • Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure (2023) Executive Producer
  • Best of Ellen (2022) as Herself
  • Best of Ellen (2022) Creator
  • The Kardashians (2022) as Self
  • Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl (2022) as Self
  • Pixar Popcorn (2021) as Dory (voice)
  • Adele One Night Only (2021) as Self
  • Little Ellen (2021) Executive Producer
  • Little Ellen (2021) Creator
  • Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Endangered (2021) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Endangered (2021) Executive Producer
  • Tig Notaro: Drawn (2021) Executive Producer
  • Ellen's Next Great Designer (2021) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
  • One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
  • The New York Times Presents (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Visible: Out on Television (2020) as Self
  • You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020) as Self
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
  • Green Eggs and Ham (2019) Executive Producer
  • Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019) Producer
  • Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways (2019) as Self
  • Juego de Juegos (2019) Creator
  • My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018) as Self
  • Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Splitting Up Together (2018) Executive Producer
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018) as Self
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018) Writer
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018) Executive Producer
  • The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018) as Self
  • Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here (2018) Executive Producer
  • Ellen's Game of Games (2017) as Self - Host
  • Finding Dory (2016) as Dory (voice)
  • Little Big Shots (2016) Executive Producer
  • Marine Life Interviews (2016) as Dory (voice)
  • One Big Happy (2015) Executive Producer
  • Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live (2015) as Self - Special Guest
  • Unity (2015) as Narrator (voice)
  • Repeat After Me (2015) Creator
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • Hits (2014) as Self (voice; uncredited)
  • Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) as Self
  • Comic Relief Zero (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Out List (2013) as Herself
  • Makers: Women Who Make America (2013) as Self
  • Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
  • Step Up Revolution (2012) as Ellen DeGeneres (uncredited)
  • Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
  • Steve Harvey (2012) as Self
  • Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) as Self
  • Bethenny (2012) as Self - Guest
  • Bethenny (2012) Creator
  • The Undefeated (2011) as Self - Interviewing Sharon Osborne (archive footage)
  • Epic Rap Battles of History (2010) Characters
  • Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show (2009) as Herself
  • Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show (2009) Writer
  • Hype: The Obama Effect (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show (2008) as Herself
  • Cat on the Prowl (2008) Producer
  • The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • The Pixar Story (2007) as Dory (voice) (archive footage)
  • Ellen's Really Big Show (2007) as Herself - Host
  • The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006)
  • Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 (2006) as Self
  • So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
  • Joey (2004) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Host
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) Executive Producer
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) Creator
  • Finding Nemo (2003) as Dory (voice)
  • The Bachelorette (2003) as Self
  • Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • Exploring the Reef (2003) as Dory (voice)
  • The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003) as Self
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003) Writer
  • Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003) Executive Producer
  • American Idol (2002) as Self
  • American Idol (2002) as Self - Judge
  • Live from E! (2002) as Self
  • Six Feet Under (2001) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • Primetime Glick (2001)
  • The Ellen Show (2001) as Ellen Richmond
  • The Ellen Show (2001) Producer
  • The Ellen Show (2001) Creator
  • On the Edge (2001) as Operator (segment "Reaching Normal") (uncredited)
  • If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) as Kal
  • Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000) as Self
  • Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000) Writer
  • Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000) Executive Producer
  • Goodbye Lover (1999) as Stg. Rita Pompano
  • EDtv (1999) as Cynthia Topping
  • The Love Letter (1999) as Janet
  • Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
  • After Stonewall (1999) as Self
  • Will & Grace (1998) as Sister Louise
  • Doctor Dolittle (1998) as Prologue Dog (voice)
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • Mr. Wrong (1996) as Martha Alston
  • Ellen's Energy Adventure (1996) as Herself
  • Ellen (1994) as Ellen Morgan
  • Ellen (1994) Writer
  • Ellen (1994) Creator
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Coneheads (1993) as Coach
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
  • Mad About You (1992) as Nancy Bloom
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Ellen DeGeneres
  • Wisecracks (1992)
  • Laurie Hill (1992) as Nancy MacIntyre
  • One Night Stand: Command Performance: Ellen DeGeneres (1992)
  • One Night Stand: Ellen DeGeneres (1990) as Herself
  • The Simpsons (1989) as Ellen DeGeneres (voice)
  • Open House (1989) as Margo Van Meter
  • One Night Stand (1989)
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
  • Roseanne (1988) as Dr. Whitman
  • On Location: Women of the Night (1987) as Self
  • The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (1986) as Self
  • Larry King Live (1985) as Self
  • Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
  • Sesame Street (1969)
  • The Grammys (1959) as Self
  • The Oscars (1953) as Host
  • Today (1952) as Self
  • The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
  • Loving Dory as Dory (voice)
  • Jekyll Producer
  • Castle Hangnail Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ellen DeGeneres best known for?

Ellen DeGeneres is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026), 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023), The Kardashians (2022), Pixar Popcorn (2021).

When and where was Ellen DeGeneres born?

Ellen DeGeneres was born on January 26, 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana, USA.

How many credits does Ellen DeGeneres have?

Ellen DeGeneres has accumulated over 154 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.

What is Ellen DeGeneres's background in cinema and television?

Ellen DeGeneres is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as Mr. Wrong, EDtv, and The Love Letter. DeGeneres also provided the voice of a character in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo. She received a Saturn Award for her voice performance in Finding Nemo, marking the first and only time a voice ...