Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo is an American actress, producer, and director best known for portraying Dr.

Ellen Pompeo is an American actress, producer, and director best known for portraying Dr. Meredith Grey on the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, which began in 2005. Born in Everett, Massachusetts, she also appeared in films such as Moonlight Mile, Catch Me If You Can, and Old School. She became one of the highest-paid actresses on television through her work on Grey's Anatomy.

Early life

Pompeo was born in Everett, Massachusetts, and later lived in Miami and New York City before being discovered by a casting director. Sources describe her as having begun her career through commercials and guest roles in television.

Acting career

She first appeared on screen in television before moving into film roles in the early 2000s, including Moonlight Mile, Catch Me If You Can, and Old School. Her career reached a wider audience after she was cast as Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy in 2005.

Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy made Pompeo internationally known and became the defining role of her career. She later became one of television's highest-paid actresses and remained strongly associated with the series for many years.

Personal life

Pompeo married music producer Chris Ivery in 2007. Public biographical sources also note that she is a mother and that she has lived in the Los Angeles area during her career.