Ellen Pompeo
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is an American actress, director, and producer. One of the world's highest paid actors since 2017, she has made multiple appearances on the Forbes' year-end lists. Pompeo is also the recipient of such accolades as a Screen Award, a Special Achievement in Entertaining by the National Italian American Foundation, and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Born in Everett, Massachusetts, Pompeo moved to Miami then to New York City, where she was discovered by a casting director who signed her for an advertisement campaign for L'Oreal. She made her screen debut with NBC's legal drama Law & Order and then guest-starred in other television shows, including the comedy Strangers with Candy, the medical drama Strong Medicine and Friends. Pompeo made her feature film debut in 1999 with the romantic comedy Coming Soon, and went on to play minor roles in films like In the Weeds and Mambo Café but found little success initially. A turning point came in her career in 2002, when she gained wide recognition for her starring role in Brad Silberling's drama Moonlight Mile. Pompeo was then cast in ABC's popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of the title character Dr. Meredith Grey. The role on the long running series earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The character became widely popular, making Pompeo one of the most renowned television actresses. In 2016, Pompeo was ranked fourth in the list of highest paid TV actresses by Forbes, with earnings of $14.9 million; she became the third highest paid female and the fifth highest paid actor overall in 2018 with earnings of $23.6 million. She was also the highest ranked actor from a drama series on the list. Pompeo's other notable film roles include the comedy Old School (2003), the superhero film Daredevil (2003), the caper film Art Heist (2004), and the comedy drama Life of the Party (2005). In addition to her acting career, she has directed two episodes for Grey's Anatomy and also founded a production company Calamity Jane. Pompeo married Chris Ivery in 2007 and the couple have three children together.
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S10, E11 · FRIENDSThe One Where the Stripper CriesJoey appears as a celebrity contestant on "The $100,000 Pyramid," with its actual host, Donny Osmond (himself), but Joey's dubious IQ costs his partner the prize money. Meanwhile, Monica and Rachel hire an ungainly stripper, Roy (Danny DeVito - "Taxi"), without seeing him first, for Phoebe's bachelorette party. Also, Chandler and Ross attend a college reunion and meet an attractive woman they both promised not to date during school.
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S4, E9 · RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARSRuPaul's Best Judy's RaceThe All Stars pay tribute to the legend, Judy Garland, as they transform their best friends into members of their own drag family! Extra special guest judges: Francis Bean Cobain and Ellen Pompeo.
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S1, E1 · STATION 19StuckWhen the team responds to an apartment fire, Captain Pruitt takes a hit, putting the future of the station's leadership is in jeopardy and forcing firefighter Andy Herrera to step up.
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SEP 25 · THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN9/26/19 (Ellen Pompeo, Mike Colter, Loud Luxury, Bryce Vine)James welcomes actress Ellen Pompeo, actor Mike Colter, and a musical performance by Loud Luxury & Bryce Vine. (TV-14 D, L)
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S41, E20 · SESAME STREETVeggies Revolt[HBO] HD. 'Veggies Revolt.' Abby and Zoe pretend to be twins and try to act and dress alike.