About Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958) is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. Born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, she began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, performing at small clubs and coffee houses and serving as emcee at Clyde's Comedy Club in New Orleans by 1981. In 1984 she was named Showtime's funniest person in America, and she gained national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the sitcom Ellen (1994-1998), and in April 1997 she publicly came out as a lesbian on the cover of Time, becoming the first openly gay lead character on an American network television show. DeGeneres hosted the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022, receiving 33 Daytime Emmy Awards, and voiced the character Dory in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Her accolades include the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
Videos (15)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
0:15SHOCKING : Justin Bieber Flashes His Underwear | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY
28K views
0:25TOP TEN PRANKS : Colin Farrell and Ellen's Scares! (June, 2014)
5.2K views
3:42Ellen Show : Leonardo DiCaprio's Shark Survival Story | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
5.1K views
3:42Ellen Show : Leonardo DiCaprio's Shark Survival Story | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
5K views
0:16MOST SHOCKING : Justin Bieber Flashes His Underwear On Ellen Show | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY
3.8K views
4:25Ellen Show : Ellen's Been Yelped | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
3.3K views
0:31Emily Blunt, Ansel Elgort on The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL HD (6/5/14)
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0:25Ellen and Colin Farrell's Bathroom Scares! (TOP TEN PRANKS) || The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY
3K views
1:57Ellen Show : Emily Blunt and Ellen Play 'Heads Up!' | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
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2:00Ellen Show : Emily Blunt and Ellen Play 'Heads Up!' | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
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3:35Ellen Show - Memorable Monologue: Small Talk | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/5/14)
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3:39Ellen Show - Memorable Monologue: Small Talk | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/5/14)
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1:37Clumsy Thumbsy! Steam Crisp Nipples | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
1.5K views
1:37Ellen Show : Clumsy Thumbsy! Steam Crisp Nipples | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
802 views
4:25Ellen Show : Ellen's Been Yelped | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TODAY FULL (6/4/14)
545 viewsGuest appearances (53)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ellen DeGeneres.
Guest appearances 25 to 48 of 53.
44:54Ellen DeGeneres Stuns by Blaming Natural Disaster on This | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
86.3K views
11:35Jerrod Carmichael Talks Reality Show and Telling a Shocking Joke on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Seth Meyers
64.6K views
1:37Ellen DeGeneres Big Break: 1st Stand Up Comedy TV Appearance, Strange Parents, Tonight Show 1986
Johnny Carson
38.7K views
0:59Is Ellen DeGeneres nice?
Neal Brennan
38.3K views
42:19BLA BLA BLA | PC versus Mac, Ellen DeGeneres sobrevive y el fin de las premiaciones
Led Varela
34.6K views
0:27Shame on You, Ellen DeGeneres
Jessica Kirson
34.5K views
1:02Ellen DeGeneres Why She Looks Young, 1st TV Appearance Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
20.4K views
4:08Da Brat & I Talk About Ellen DeGeneres Ending Her Career
Broderick Dornell Smiley
18.4K views
3:01The Ellen DeGeneres & Usain Bolt Scandal | Kaneing
Russell Kane
17.9K views
7:01ELLEN DeGENERES on "COMICS ONLY" w PAUL PROVENZA (1991 Ep114)
Paul Provenza
15.9K views
1:39Ellen DeGeneres - Why Trump Made Her Move to Britain!
Mark Dolan
13K views
3:55Ellen Degeneres New Segment :)
Rachel Kaly
12.6K views
0:32He's got the Ellen Degeneres shirt on, oh boy.
Nick Di Paolo
12.5K views
0:34American History Questions | Ellen Degeneres
Joe Wong
11.8K views
4:33Defending Ellen DeGeneres | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
8.5K views
0:29Amusement Ride Photo for Driver's License | Ellen Degeneres
Joe Wong
6.4K views
0:17Sports vs. Parallel Parking | Ellen Degeneres
Joe Wong
6.2K views
11:00Black Ellen DeGeneres vs. Joe Dirty Genital | Sacaiah Shaw vs. Asher Kassin | Battle of the Week
Brian Moses
4.1K views
9:10Ellen Degeneres - Procrastination
Fábio Lins
4.1K views
3:12How Ellen DeGeneres Addressed Her Show Controversy | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.8K views
4:17Ellen DeGeneres Accused Of Being Meaner At Home Than At Work | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.6K views
5:48Kevin Hart Comes To Ellen DeGeneres' Defense | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.4K views
20:22Former Ellen Degeneres Writer Discusses; If LEFT or RIGHT wing Comedy is BETTER! With Chrissie Mayr
Chrissie Mayr
1.9K views
4:02BISEXUAL EXPERIENCE FT. JOJO SIWA AND ELLEN DEGENERES
Rachel Kaly
1.7K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Seth Meyers, Johnny Carson, Neal Brennan, Led Varela, Jessica Kirson, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Russell Kane, Paul Provenza, Mark Dolan, Rachel Kaly, Nick Di Paolo, Joe Wong, Brian Moses, Fábio Lins, Chrissie Mayr
Frequently asked questions
How did Ellen DeGeneres start in comedy?
Ellen DeGeneres, born in 1958 and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, started in stand-up in the early 1980s at small clubs and coffee houses, and by 1981 she was the emcee at Clyde's Comedy Club in New Orleans.
What was Ellen DeGeneres's big break?
In 1984 Showtime named her the funniest person in America, and a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson brought her national attention.
What was Ellen DeGeneres's sitcom?
She starred in the sitcom Ellen, which ran from 1994 to 1998. In 1997 its lead became the first openly gay lead character on an American network television show.
How long did The Ellen DeGeneres Show run?
DeGeneres hosted the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022, and it earned her 33 Daytime Emmy Awards.
Who does Ellen DeGeneres voice in Finding Nemo?
Ellen DeGeneres voiced Dory in Finding Nemo and in its follow-up, Finding Dory.
What honors has Ellen DeGeneres received?
Her accolades include the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and, in 2016, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
