Biography: Ellen DeGeneres

Birth Name: Ellen DeGeneres

Birth Date: January 26, 1958

Birth Place: Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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. P...