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Comedian
Ellen DeGeneres
Famoose for
Hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show and voicing Dory.
The Puppy Episode · Finding Nemo
- Born
- 26 January 1958
- Birthplace
- Metairie, Louisiana, United States
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Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian and television host. Her career spans stand-up, sitcoms, daytime television and animated films.
Early life
Louisiana upbringing
Grew up in the New Orleans area and briefly studied communication before working a variety of jobs.
Career
- 1986
National breakthrough
Performed on The Tonight Show.
- 1994–1998
Sitcom lead
Starred in Ellen.
- 2003–2022
Daytime host
Presented The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Selected work
The Puppy Episode
Her sitcom character came out as gay.
Finding Nemo
Voiced Dory.
Finding Dory
Returned to the character in the sequel.
Beyond work
Public identity
Came out publicly in 1997, a significant moment for LGBTQ representation on American television.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Toglenn. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.