Ellen Pompeo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 57 kg |
Date of Birth | November 10, 1969 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Green |
Ellen Pompeo is an American actress, producer, director, and voice artist who is best known for playing Dr. Meredith Grey in the ABC medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy. This role won her the Satellite Award for “Best Actress – Drama Series” and People’s Choice Awards for “Favorite TV Drama Actress” and “Favorite Dramatic TV Actress” while she was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award. One of the world’s highest-paid actors, she has also appeared in films and shows like Daredevil, Catch Me If You Can, Life of the Party, Law & Order, Strangers with Candy, RuPaul‘s Drag Race: All Stars, Repeat After Me, Friends, Get Real, and Strong Medicine.
Born Name
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo
Nick Name
The Pencil, Meredith (Due to her character of the same name in Grey’s Anatomy), Stracciatella (an ice-cream flavor)
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Everett, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
She divides her time between –
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actress, Producer, Director, Voice Artist
Family
- Father – Joseph E. Pompeo (Salesman) (Died – September 1, 2012)
- Mother – Kathleen B. (née O’Keefe)
- Siblings – Maureen Pompeo (Older Sister), Kathleen Pompeo (Older Sister), Suzanne Pompeo (Older Sister), Joey Pompeo (Older Brother), Dean Pompeo (Older Brother)
- Others – Angelo Pompeo (Paternal Grandfather), Marie J. Burnham (Paternal Grandmother), Dennis Francis O’Keefe (Maternal Grandfather), Edith H. Brady (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
She has been signed to John Carrabino Management, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
57 kg or 126 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ellen Pompeo has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Italian, English, and Irish ancestry on her father’s side, while she is of Irish descent on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Figure
Measurements
36-26-36 in or 91.5-66-91.5 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She did a voiceover for the PeoplePC commercial.
In 2007, Ellen did another voice-over for the Propel Fitness Water TV commercial.
In the late 90s, she appeared in a T-shirt and jeans guy’s girlfriend for a Citibank card commercial.
She has also appeared in the State Farm commercial.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Playing the main role as Dr. Meredith Grey in the ABC’s medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy since 2005. She is also the narrator in the television show.
First Film
She appeared in the 1995 silent short film Do You Have the Time for her supporting role as a woman.
First TV Show
In 1996, she guest appeared in NBC’s police procedural and legal drama TV series Law & Order for her role as Jenna Weber in an episode titled “Savior.”
As a voiceover artist, she made her TV show debut by providing vocals to the character of Willow in an episode of the American-Irish animated children’s series, Doc McStuffins, in January 2017.
Personal Trainer
She prepares her healthy meals at home. On Sundays, Ellen makes everything in advance for salads like boiling eggs, chopping down beetroot, olives, lettuce, cilantro, parsley, etc. She keeps everything in a Ziploc bag. And, during the week, whenever she makes a salad, Ellen just use the material from that bag and add dressing like beans, goat cheese to it and it is ready to consume.
She also works out regularly. Ellen sees her trainer three days a week and works on increasing her endurance and muscle building.
Ellen Pompeo Favorite Things
- Splurges – Pizza, lasagna, salami, red wine
- Shop – Louis Boston
Source – TV.com, AA.com
Ellen Pompeo Facts
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