Ellen Pompeo

Actor, Producer

American Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States Libra 5' 9" (175 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/10/1969
Age57 years
BirthplaceEverett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Ellen Pompeo

15/10/2026

Pompeo returned to Grey's Anatomy for the season 23 premiere, which aired on 15 October 2026. Showrunner Meg Marinis said the production would use her as much as possible, though she is no longer a series regular and has no fixed episode count this season.

27/08/2026

Pompeo was announced as the lead of 'Not a Sound', a drama in development at Hulu from David E. Kelley and based on Heather Gudenkauf's novel. She will play Amelia Winn, a disgraced ER nurse who loses her hearing after a hit-and-run accident.

19/08/2026

Hulu ordered a second season of the anthology series 'Good American Family', which will adapt the story of Lorena Bobbitt. Pompeo remains an executive producer alongside creator Katie Robbins, though she is not expected to appear on screen in the new installment.

04/06/2026

Hulu gave a pilot order to 'Chicks', a family dramedy that Pompeo will star in and executive produce through her Calamity Jane company. The series follows two estranged half-sisters and is set in Boston, Pompeo's hometown.

30/04/2025

Ellen Pompeo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Her husband and children attended the ceremony, which highlighted her long-running success on Grey's Anatomy and her broader career in television and film. She also spoke publicly about the milestone as a major career honor.

19/03/2025

Pompeo discussed stepping back from her central role on Grey's Anatomy and said the change opened the way for more time on other projects. Around the same period, she promoted her limited series Good American Family, marking one of her most significant acting roles in years.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameEllen Kathleen Pompeo
Nicknames
  • The Pencil
  • Stracciatella

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorDeep Blue
Hair ColorMedium Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolEverett High School, Everett
College/UniversityMount Ida College, Newton, Massachusetts
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Travelling
TattooTattoo of her late mother's birthdate on her left forearm
ControversyDisrespecting actor Denzel Washington in 2021

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14/11/2007

Family

FatherJoseph Pompeo (Deceased, Retired Lorillard Tobacco Salesman)
MotherKathleen B. O'Keefe (Deceased)
Siblings2 Brothers, 3 Sisters
SpouseChris Ivery (Music Producer)
Children
  • Eli Christopher
  • Stella Luna Pompeo Ivery
  • Sienna May Ivery

Career

Debut
Film'Coming Soon' (1999)
TV'Law & Order' (1990)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2006 - Best Ensemble in Television Awards at the Satellite Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2007 - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
  • 2007 - Best Actress – Drama Series at the Satellite Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2007 - Special Achievement in Entertaining at the National Italian American Foundation
  • 2013 - Favorite TV Drama Actress Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2015 - Favorite Dramatic TV Actress Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2018 - LGBTQ Community's Supporter Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards
  • 2020 - The Female TV Star of 2020 Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2021 - The Female TV Star of 2021 Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • 2022 - Honored as a Disney Legend at the Disney Legends Awards
  • 2022 - The Female TV Star of 2022 Award at the People's Choice Awards for 'Grey's Anatomy'
Notable Productions
  • Starred in 'Grey's Anatomy' as Dr. Meredith Grey.
  • Founded her own production company 'Calamity Jane'.
  • Voiced a character in 'Doc McStuffins'.
  • Participated in various films and TV series.
  • Executive Producer on 'Grey's Anatomy' (2017–present).
  • Co-executive Producer on 'Station 19' (2018–2024).
  • Executive Producer on 'Good American Family' miniseries (2025).
  • Directed two episodes of 'Grey's Anatomy'.
  • Attached to star in and executive produce the Hulu comedy-drama pilot 'Chicks' (pilot ordered 2026).
  • Attached to star in the Hulu drama 'Not a Sound', based on Heather Gudenkauf's novel (announced 2026).
Notable Films
  • 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002) - alongside Leonardo DiCaprio
  • 'Old School' (2003) - alongside Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Will Ferrell
  • 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2' (2008)
  • 'Moonlight Mile' (2002) - alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Dustin Hoffman
Salary & Compensation
  • 2011 - Signed contract earning $200,000 per episode; named eighth highest-paid TV actress in 2012 with $9 million annual earnings.
  • 2018 - Renewed contract for two more seasons; became highest-paid actress in a television drama series earning $575,000 per episode plus $6-7 million annually as producer, totaling over $20 million per year.

Favourites

CuisineItalian
SportBasketball

Style Quotient

Net Worth20 Million USD (as of 2022)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ellenpompeo/
FacebookEllen Pompeo Official Page

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ellen Pompeo has Italian, English, and Irish ancestry.
2. She showed an interest in acting from a young age.
3. She worked as a bartender before her acting career took off.
4. Ellen was discovered by a casting director while bartending.
5. She met her husband Chris Ivery at a grocery store in Los Angeles.
6. Ellen has been actively advocating for gender equality and sustainability.

Also born on 10 October

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