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Ellen Pompeo Height and Biography

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Ellen Pompeo is an popular American actress, producer, and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey in Grey’s Anatomy. She has been one of the highest-paid actresses in television and a key figure in shaping modern medical dramas. Ellen Pompeo Height is 5 feet 5½ inches or 1.70 meters tall.

Early Life & Background

  • Full Name: Ellen Kathleen Pompeo
  • Birthday: November 10, 1969
  • Birthplace: Everett, Massachusetts, USA
  • Ethnicity: Italian, Irish, and English descent
  • Family:
    • Lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her father and extended family.

Acting Career

Early Career (1996–2004)

  • Started with small roles in TV series like Law & Order and Friends.
  • Breakthrough Role: Moonlight Mile (2002) alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Dustin Hoffman.
  • Appeared in films like Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Old School (2003).

Grey’s Anatomy (2005–Present)

  • Cast as Dr. Meredith Grey in Grey’s Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes.
  • The show became one of the longest-running medical dramas in history
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  • Won People’s Choice Awards and received a Golden Globe nomination.
  • Became an executive producer in later seasons.
  • Reduced her screen time in Season 19 but remains a key figure in the show’s success.

    • Business & Advocacy

    • Production Company: Founded Calamity Jane Productions, focusing on diverse storytelling.
    • Real Estate Investments: Owns multiple properties in LA.
    • Advocacy:
      • Speaks on gender pay equality (secured a $20M per year deal in 2018).
      • Supports diversity in Hollywood and women’s empowerment.

    Personal Life

    • Marriage: Married Chris Ivery (music producer) in 2007.
    • Children: Three kids – Stella, Sienna, and Eli.
    • Lifestyle: Enjoys a private, low-key life outside of acting.

    Legacy & Impact

    • One of the highest-paid actresses on TV.
    • Shaped female leads in television with Grey’s Anatomy.
    • Influential advocate for equality in Hollywood.