Ellen Pompeo (American Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Producer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	10/11/1969
Age	56 years
Birthplace	Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Latest News about Ellen Pompeo

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 Name	Ellen Kathleen Pompeo
Nicknames	The Pencil Stracciatella

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Color	Deep Blue
Hair Color	Medium Golden Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Everett High School, Everett
College/University	Mount Ida College, Newton, Massachusetts
Educational Qualification	Graduate

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Cooking Reading Travelling
Tattoo	Tattoo of her late mother's birthdate on her left forearm
Controversy	Disrespecting actor Denzel Washington in 2021

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	14/11/2007

Family

Father	Joseph Pompeo (Deceased, Retired Lorillard Tobacco Salesman)
Mother	Kathleen B. O'Keefe (Deceased)
Siblings	2 Brothers, 3 Sisters
Spouse	Chris 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'.

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

Cuisine	Italian
Sport	Basketball

Style Quotient

Net Worth	20 Million USD (as of 2022)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ellenpompeo/
Facebook	Ellen 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.

Ellen Pompeo Actor, Producer American Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States