Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Age 56 — born November 10, 1969·Everett, Massachusetts, USA

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) 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.

DramaRomanceMedical

20Credits9 TV · 11 films
1990–2026Years activefirst to latest
8.4 Highest ratedFriends
6.9 Average ratingacross 20 titles

Top TV shows 9best Ellen Pompeo shows

  1. 1Friends posterFriendsMissy Goldberg · 1 ep · 19948.4
  2. 2Station 19 posterStation 19Dr. Meredith Grey · 3 eps · 20188.2
  3. 3Get Real posterGet RealNina Adler · 1 ep · 19997.7
  4. 4Good American Family posterGood American FamilyKristine Barnett · 8 eps · 20257.6
  5. 5Grey's Anatomy posterGrey's AnatomyDr. Meredith Grey · 2005–present · Drama7.6
  6. 6Strangers with Candy posterStrangers with CandyLizzie Abrams · 1 ep · 19997.5
  7. 7Strong Medicine posterStrong MedicineQuincy Dunne · 1 ep · 20007.4
  8. 8Law & Order posterLaw & OrderLaura Kendrick · 1 ep · 19907.3
  9. 9The Job posterThe Job1 ep · 20016.7

Top movies 11best Ellen Pompeo movies

  1. 1Eventual WifeBeth · 20008.0
  2. 2Catch Me If You Can posterCatch Me If You CanMarci · 20028.0
  3. 3Undermind posterUndermindFlynn · 20037.6
  4. 4In the Weeds posterIn the WeedsMartha · 20006.9
  5. 5Old School posterOld SchoolNicole · 20036.6
  6. 6Life of the Party posterLife of the PartyPhoebe Elgin · 20056.4
  7. 7Moonlight Mile posterMoonlight MileBertie Knox · 20026.3
  8. 8Coming Soon posterComing SoonUpset Girl · 19995.7
  9. 9Mambo Café posterMambo CaféStacie · 20005.3
  10. 10Daredevil posterDaredevilKaren Page · 20035.3
  11. 11Art Heist posterArt HeistSandra Walker · 20044.0

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