Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

1958-01-26 Metairie, Louisiana, USA 68 Credits

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...

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Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval

Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval

2024

as Self

5.8
Acting

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

Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval

2024

Writer

5.8
Writing

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

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

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

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

2024

as Self (archive footage)

5.5
Acting

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

No Accident

2023

as Self (archive footage)

6.2
Acting

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

Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure

2023

as Self

2.0
Acting

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

Saving the Gorillas: Ellen's Next Adventure

2023

Executive Producer

2.0
Producing

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

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023

as Self - Guest

8.4
Acting

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

Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl

2022

as Self

9.5
Acting

Friends and stars pay tribute to America's comedy sweetheart and her trailblazing television career.

Adele One Night Only

Adele One Night Only

2021

as Self

7.9
Acting

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

Being James Bond

2021

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

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

Tig Notaro: Drawn

2021

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

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

Endangered

2021

as Self - Narrator (voice)

9.0
Acting

United by the planet's biggest conservation project -- The Red List -- conservation heroes around the world are risking everything to save giraffe, go...

Endangered

Endangered

2021

Executive Producer

9.0
Producing

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)

5.0
Acting

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

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

2020

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

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

One World: Together at Home

2020

as Self

7.0
Acting

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

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

2020

as Self

4.0
Acting

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

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

2019

Producer

6.4
Producing

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

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable

2018

as Herself

6.4
Acting

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

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable

2018

Writer, Executive Producer

6.4
Writing Producing

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

Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here

2018

Executive Producer

6.4
Producing

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

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

2018

as Self

7.7
Acting

Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.

Marine Life Interviews

Marine Life Interviews

2016

as Dory (voice)

6.2
Acting

Interviews with the animals at the Marine Life Institute about their experiences with Dory.

Finding Dory

Finding Dory

2016

as Dory (voice)

7.0
Acting

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

Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live

2015

as Self

8.5
Acting

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

Unity

2015

as Narrator (voice)

7.5
Acting

Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one anothe...

Hits

Hits

2014

as Self (voice; uncredited)

4.9
Acting

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

Justin Bieber's Believe

2013

as Self

7.1
Acting

A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

Comic Relief Zero

Comic Relief Zero

2013

as Self (archive footage)

4.7
Acting

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

The Out List

2013

as Herself

6.1
Acting

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

Propaganda

2013

as Self (archive footage)

8.1
Acting

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

Katy Perry: Part of Me

2012

as Self (archive footage)

7.2
Acting

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

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

2012

as Self

7.6
Acting

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

The Undefeated

2011

as Self - Interviewing Sharon Osborne (archive footage)

2.0
Acting

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

3.0
Acting

Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show TV Special

Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show

2009

Writer

3.0
Writing

Ellen's Bigger, Longer & Wider Show TV Special

Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show

2008

as Herself

Acting

Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show TV Special

Ellen's Really Big Show

2007

as Herself - Host

Acting

Ellen's Really Big Show TV Special

The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

2007

as Dory (voice) (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006

10.0
Acting

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

Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1

2006

as Self

Acting

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

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Exploring the Reef

2003

as Dory (voice)

6.3
Acting

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

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003

Acting

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

Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now

2003

as Self

7.4
Acting

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

Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now

2003

Executive Producer, Writer

7.4
Producing Writing

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

Finding Nemo

2003

as Dory (voice)

7.8
Acting

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

The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

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

Pauly Shore Is Dead

2003

as Ellen Degeneres

4.3
Acting

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

On the Edge

2001

as Operator (segment "Reaching Normal") (uncredited)

5.6
Acting

A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning

2000

as Self

6.8
Acting

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

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning

2000

Writer, Executive Producer

6.8
Writing Producing

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

If These Walls Could Talk 2

2000

as Kal

6.5
Acting

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

After Stonewall

1999

as Self

5.5
Acting

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

The Love Letter

1999

as Janet

5.1
Acting

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

Goodbye Lover

1999

as Stg. Rita Pompano

5.7
Acting

Police investigate when a man having an affair with his brother's wife disappears suddenly.

EDtv

EDtv

1999

as Cynthia Topping

6.0
Acting

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.

Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

1998

as Prologue Dog (voice)

5.7
Acting

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

Mr. Wrong

1996

as Martha Alston

3.9
Acting

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

Coneheads

1993

as Coach

5.4
Acting

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

10.0
Acting

[HBO] HD. Comedian/TV host/actress Ellen DeGeneres performs her stand-up routine in this riotous special.

Wisecracks

Wisecracks

1992

8.0
Acting

Women of standup comedy

One Night Stand: Ellen DeGeneres

One Night Stand: Ellen DeGeneres

1990

as Herself

8.0
Acting

Comedian/TV host/actress Ellen DeGeneres performs her stand-up routine in this riotous special.

On Location: Women of the Night

On Location: Women of the Night

1987

as Self

Acting

HBO stand-up comedy special starring Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, Judy Tenuta and Lizz Winstead.

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

1986

as Self

6.0
Acting

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

Producing

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

Jekyll

N/A

Producer

Producing

The only living descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde makes a deal with the dark side.