Ellen DeGeneres
Comedian, TV Host, Producer
Birthdate: Jan 26, 1958
High School: Atlanta High School
Yearbook photos of Ellen DeGeneres from Atlanta High School
Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, daytime television host, actress, writer and producer. She graduated with the class of 1976 from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Texas. She was a reporter for her high school and played varsity tennis. She is best known for her daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show and hit sitcom Ellen. She has also starred in films EDtv, The Love Letter and Finding Nemo.
Awards:
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series in Ellen, 1997
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Talk Show in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2004-2007
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2010-2011 and 2013-2014
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Special Class Writing in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2005-2007 and 2011-2014
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Talk Show Host in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2005-2008
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Institutional in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2009 and 2011-2012
- Emmy Award, Outstanding New Approaches – Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series in The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2013-2014
Source: Wikipedia
