Ellen DeGeneres
Full Biography
Ellen DeGeneres, born in Metairie, Louisiana, is an American stand-up comic, television host, and actress. She gained prominence with her sitcom 'Ellen' (1994-1998), during which she publicly came out as a lesbian in 1997. This groundbreaking moment was also reflected in her character's storyline. Post-Ellen, DeGeneres hosted her popular talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', and judged on 'American Idol'. She has acted in films like 'Mr. Wrong' and provided the voice of Dory in 'Finding Nemo', earning a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.