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Born
Ellen was born on January 26, 1958 in Loisiana -
Graduated Highschool
Ellen graduated from Atlanta High School in May 1976. However, she also attended Grace King High School in her junior high school years. -
Funniest Person In America
In March 1982 Ellen won a national contest that gave her the title "Funniest Person In America" . -
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ellen was the first female stand-up guest to be called to the "hot seat" on her first guest appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" -
Best Female Comedian
Ellen wins "Best Female Comedian" at the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards. -
"Ellen"
Ellen's comedic material became the base of the T.V show "Ellen" which she also starred in. The show ran from 1994-1998. -
My Point...And I Do Have One
In September 1995 Ellen published her first book "My Point...And I Do Have One" she has since gone on to publish more books. -
Finding Nemo
In 2003, Ellen voiced the character of Dory in the animated film Finding Nemo. -
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The first episode of Ellen's talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" was broadcast in September 2003. Ellens show sees a variety of high profile guests in each episode. -
79th Academy Awards
Ellen was chosen to host the 79th Academy awards show on the 25th of February 2007. She was later nominated for an Emmy Award as host of the Academy Awards broadcast. -
Covergirl Deal
In June 2008 Ellen became the face of Covergirl and did commercials for their make-up line. -
American Idol
In 2010, Ellen replaced Paula Abdul as the third judge on the popular talent show American Idol. -
"eleveneleven"
In May 2010 Ellen announced on her show that she was starting a record labelled named "eleveneleven". Her first artist was, then 13 year old, Greyson Chance. -
1500th Show
On the 18th of May 2012 Ellen celebrated her 1500th episode of her talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
