Biography
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo 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.
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2025
- Disney Legends · 2022
- Satellite Award — Best Actress – Television Series Drama · 2007
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · 2007
- Satellite Award — Best Cast – Television Series · 2006
Filmography24 titles
Friends
Station 19
Grey's Anatomy
Catch Me If You Can
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Good American Family
Strangers with Candy
Strong Medicine
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Law & Order
Old School
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Moonlight Mile
This Changes Everything
Coming Soon
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Daredevil
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Punk'd
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors