Biography
Ellen DeGeneres is an American stand-up comic, television host, and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season. DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. As a film actress, she starred in Mr. Wrong, appeared in EDtv and The Love Letter, and provided the voice of Dory in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo, for which she was awarded a Satur...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval
2024
as Self
In the final special of her historic career, Ellen gets candid about fame, parallel parking and her life since getting "kicked out of show business".
Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval
2024
Writer
In the final special of her historic career, Ellen gets candid about fame, parallel parking and her life since getting "kicked out of show business".
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in ...
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there.
No Accident
2023
as Self (archive footage)
In the aftermath of the deadly "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, a civil lawsuit was filed against white nationalist leaders and o...
Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure
2023
as Self
Follow comedian Ellen DeGeneres as she fulfills her dream of protecting Fossey’s legacy by building the The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey ...
Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure
2023
Executive Producer
Follow comedian Ellen DeGeneres as she fulfills her dream of protecting Fossey’s legacy by building the The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey ...
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
as Self - Guest
Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A...
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
2022
as Self
Friends and stars pay tribute to America's comedy sweetheart and her trailblazing television career.
Adele One Night Only
2021
as Self
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special wi...
Being James Bond
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming...
Tig Notaro: Drawn
2021
Executive Producer
This hour-long special blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with a variety of artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a h...
Endangered
2021
as Self - Narrator (voice)
United by the planet's biggest conservation project -- The Red List -- conservation heroes around the world are risking everything to save giraffe, go...
Endangered
2021
Executive Producer
United by the planet's biggest conservation project -- The Red List -- conservation heroes around the world are risking everything to save giraffe, go...
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Who has ever compared Reservoir Dogs? What are “Open Road” and “New World Disorder”? Why is Harvey Keitel a fairy and how did we all almost become die...
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in...
One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise...
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
2020
as Self
Elton John hosts the one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish...
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
2019
Producer
Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider...
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable
2018
as Herself
In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt -- and hilarious -- lessons she's learned along the way.
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable
2018
Writer, Executive Producer
In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt -- and hilarious -- lessons she's learned along the way.
Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here
2018
Executive Producer
Comedian Tig Notaro unleashes her inner prankster in a playful stand-up special packed with funny anecdotes, parenting confessions and more.
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
2018
as Self
Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.
Marine Life Interviews
2016
as Dory (voice)
Interviews with the animals at the Marine Life Institute about their experiences with Dory.
Finding Dory
2016
as Dory (voice)
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did ...
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
2015
as Self
Filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, "The 1989 World Tour Live" captures Taylor Swift's entire performance while al...
Unity
2015
as Narrator (voice)
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one anothe...
Hits
2014
as Self (voice; uncredited)
A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants ...
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013
as Self
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
Comic Relief Zero
2013
as Self (archive footage)
So, what’s the deal with Comic Relief Zero!? Sit down and shut up, so we can tell you! But seriously folks, sit down and shut up, because those dumb-f...
The Out List
2013
as Herself
Through the voices of Americans from all walks of life, The Out List explores the identities of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community ...
Propaganda
2013
as Self (archive footage)
An anti-western propaganda film about the influences of American visual and consumption culture on the rest of the world, as told from a North Korean ...
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal tale...
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012
as Self
Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, em...
The Undefeated
2011
as Self - Interviewing Sharon Osborne (archive footage)
A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.
Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show
2009
as Herself
Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show TV Special
Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show
2009
Writer
Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show TV Special
Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show
2008
as Herself
Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show TV Special
Ellen's Really Big Show
2007
as Herself - Host
Ellen's Really Big Show TV Special
The Pixar Story
2007
as Dory (voice) (archive footage)
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of it...
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Relive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most hilarious moments with the biggest stars in television hist...
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006
as Self
Buckle your seat belts and hang on for a rowdy ride with this stellar compilation of outstanding routines from many of today's most talented comedians...
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004
as Self
A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.
Exploring the Reef
2003
as Dory (voice)
Jean-Michael Cousteau's documentary about the Great Barrier Reef keeps getting interrupted by characters from Disney's Finding Nemo.
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...
Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now
2003
as Self
Comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres brings her honesty and off-the-wall wit to this stand-up special taped live at NYC's Beacon Theater.
Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now
2003
Writer, Executive Producer
Comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres brings her honesty and off-the-wall wit to this stand-up special taped live at NYC's Beacon Theater.
Finding Nemo
2003
as Dory (voice)
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome ...
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Includes classic stand-up footage of: Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer, Norm MacDonald, Ray Romano, Richard Belzer,...
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Ellen Degeneres
Hollywood comedian/actor Pauly Shore loses everything: his house, nobody in Hollywood wants to represent him, he moves back home with his mom and is n...
On the Edge
2001
as Operator (segment "Reaching Normal") (uncredited)
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning
2000
as Self
Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this...
Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning
2000
Writer, Executive Producer
Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this...
If These Walls Could Talk 2
2000
as Kal
The stories of three lesbian couples -- who live in the same house at different periods of time -- who are at a crossroads in their lives. In 1961, Ed...
After Stonewall
1999
as Self
This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present. Narrated by Meliss...
The Love Letter
1999
as Janet
In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... ...
Goodbye Lover
1999
as Stg. Rita Pompano
Police investigate when a man having an affair with his brother's wife disappears suddenly.
EDtv
1999
as Cynthia Topping
Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.
Doctor Dolittle
1998
as Prologue Dog (voice)
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a chi...
Mr. Wrong
1996
as Martha Alston
A single and lonely woman finds the seemingly perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged and possessive other personality emerges and ...
Coneheads
1993
as Coach
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toil...
One Night Stand: Command Performance: Ellen DeGeneres
1992
[HBO] HD. Comedian/TV host/actress Ellen DeGeneres performs her stand-up routine in this riotous special.
Wisecracks
1992
Women of standup comedy
One Night Stand: Ellen DeGeneres
1990
as Herself
Comedian/TV host/actress Ellen DeGeneres performs her stand-up routine in this riotous special.
On Location: Women of the Night
1987
as Self
HBO stand-up comedy special starring Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, Judy Tenuta and Lizz Winstead.
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
as Self
Harry Anderson, Richard Belzer, Howie Mandel, Robin Williams and Steven Wright host this hilarious 1986 special in which they introduce stand-up sets ...
Castle Hangnail
N/A
Producer
Centers on a 12-year-old girl who shows up on Castle Hangnail’s doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch at a time that the castle desperately ...
Jekyll
N/A
Producer
The only living descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde makes a deal with the dark side.