Who Is The Most Famous Ellen In The World?

Updated January 31, 2021 581 votes 26 voters 7.9k views70 items

List RulesVote up all of the Ellens you've heard of.

How many celebrities named Ellen can you think of? The famous Ellens below have many different professions, including notable actors named Ellen, famous musicians named Ellen, and even athletes named Ellen.

Ellen DeGeneres is certainly one of the most famous Ellens on this list. One of the famous comedians named Ellen, she is best known for hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She has also appeared in many films including EDtv, Mr. Wrong, and Finding Dory.

Another of the famous people with the first name Ellen is Ellen Pompeo. She is the star of Grey's Anatomy. She also founded the production company Calamity Jane. Ellen Barkin and Ellen Burstyn are also famous actresses named Ellen.

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Ellen DeGeneres
1958-01-26
Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America
Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television... more
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Ellen Pompeo
1969-11-10
Birthplace: Everett, Massachusetts, USA
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is an American actress, director, and producer.... more
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Ellen Barkin
1954-04-16
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Ellen Rona Barkin (born April 16, 1954) is an American actress and producer. Her breakthrough... more
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Ellen Burstyn
1932-12-07
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress best known for... more
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
1938-10-29
Birthplace: Monrovia, Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 29 October 1938) is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th... more
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Ellen Ochoa
1958-05-10
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Ellen O. Ochoa (born May 10, 1958) is an American engineer, former astronaut and former... more
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Ellen Dow
1918-11-16
Birthplace: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Ellen Rose Albertini Dow (November 15, 1913 – May 4, 2015) was an American film and television... more
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Ellen Cleghorne
1965-11-29
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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Ellen von Unwerth
1954-01-01
Birthplace: Hesse, Eurasia, Germany, Frankfurt
Ellen von Unwerth (born 17 January 1954) is a German photographer and director, specializing... more
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Ellen Jokikunnas
1976-11-18
Birthplace: Janakkala, Finland
Ellen Jokikunnas (b. 18 November 1976, in Janakkala) is a Finnish model, PR manager, and... more
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Ellen Greene
1951-02-22
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Ellen Greene (born February 22, 1951) is an American singer and actress. Greene has had a long... more
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Ellen Corby
1911-06-03
Birthplace: USA, Wisconsin, Racine
Ellen Hansen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress. She is best... more
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Ellen J. Kullman
1956-01-22
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware
Ellen J. Kullman (born January 22, 1956) is a United States business executive. She was... more

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Ellen Petri
1982-05-25
Birthplace: Merksem, Belgium
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Ellen Wheeler
1961-10-09
Birthplace: Glendale, California, USA
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Ellen Rocche
1979-07-19
Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil
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Ellen Hollman
1983-04-01
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
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Ellen Wong
1985-01-13
Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
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Ellen Muth
1981-03-06
Birthplace: Milford, Connecticut, United States of America
Ellen Muth (born March 6, 1981) is an American actress, known for her role as Georgia... more
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Ellen Willis
1941-12-14
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York
Ellen Jane Willis (December 14, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American left-wing political... more
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Ellen Adarna
1988-04-02
Birthplace: Cebu, Philippines
Ellen Adarna is a Filipina actress, model of Chinese and Spanish descent. She is currently... more
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Ellen White
1989-05-09
Birthplace: Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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Ellen Foley
1951-06-05
Birthplace: USA, St. Louis, Missouri
Ellen Foley (born June 5, 1951) is an American singer and actress who has appeared on Broadway... more

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Ellen Woglom
1987-04-18
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Ellen Woglom is an American actress best known for such films and television series as Crash,... more
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Ellen Pao
Ellen K. Pao is an American lawyer, and interim chief executive officer of Internet company... more

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