Ellen Pompeo American Actress Known for Grey's Anatomy
Ellen Pompeo · television actor and film actor · American
Known for
Biography
Ellen Pompeo, born 10 November 1969 in Everett, is an American actress. She is known for playing Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy (2005).
Early life
She studied at Everett High School.
Career
Records list Coming Soon (1999) as her earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, she appeared in Catch Me If You Can (2002, as Marci) and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). The 2010s brought The Goree Girls (2013). Her 2020s credits include Good American Family (2025).
In all, 11 films and 2 TV series appear in her credits from 1999 to 2025. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (3), followed by comedy (2) and romantic comedy (2). Of her two titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Catch Me If You Can (2002) has the highest, at $352 million. Sandra Oh appears in two of her listed titles.
Recognition
Ellen Pompeo received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2007. Further recognition came with the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2025) and two Satellite Awards (2006 and 2007). Altogether, 5 wins are listed.
Personal life
She has been married to Chris Ivery since 2007. She has 3 children on record.
Filmography
13 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– | Good American Family | TV series | |
| 2013 | The Goree Girls | Film | |
| 2005– | Grey's Anatomy | Meredith Grey | TV series |
| 2004 | Art Heist | Film | |
| 2004 | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Film | |
| 2004 | Nobody's Perfect | Film | |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Karen Page | Film |
| 2003 | Old School | Film | |
| 2003 | Undermind | Film | |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Marci | Film |
| 2002 | Moonlight Mile | Film | |
| 2000 | Mambo Café | Film | |
| 1999 | Coming Soon | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2022 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2007 | Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Won | |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Won | |
| 2006 | Satellite Award for Best Cast – Television Series | Won |
Ellen Pompeo on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 9.4M @ellenpompeo
- Engagement rate
- 7.47% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 699,149
- Average comments
- 2,683 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ellen Pompeo?
Ellen Pompeo is 56 years old, born on 10 November 1969 in Everett.
What is Ellen Pompeo known for?
Ellen Pompeo is known for playing Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy (2005).
What is Ellen Pompeo’s nationality?
Ellen Pompeo is American, born in Everett.
Who is Ellen Pompeo married to?
Ellen Pompeo is married to Chris Ivery; they married in 2007.
Has Ellen Pompeo won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q215849), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: lukeford.net · CC BY-SA 2.5
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