Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention following an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986. She went on to star in the television sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and later starred in the short-lived sitcom The Ellen Show from 2001 to 2002.

DeGeneres achieved widespread acclaim as the host of the syndicated daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired from 2003 to 2022. Over its 19-season run, the program earned dozens of Daytime Emmy Awards. Beyond television hosting, she is well known for voicing the animated character Dory in Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo (2003) and its sequel Finding Dory (2016). She has hosted major entertainment award broadcasts, including the Academy Awards, the Primetime Emmy Awards, and the Grammy Awards, and has authored several books.

Throughout her career, DeGeneres has engaged in various business ventures, including lifestyle brands, home goods lines, and executive production through her production company. Her work in entertainment and public advocacy has earned her numerous honors, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2012 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Following the conclusion of her daytime talk show in 2022, DeGeneres returned to stand-up comedy, embarking on live performance tours and releasing stand-up comedy specials.