Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo is an American actress best known for her role of Dr. Meredith Grey in the TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. Well established in her career, she is one of the highest paid television actresses in America. Born in Everett, Massachusetts, she moved to New York City in search of better prospects. There she was discovered by a casting director who offered her the chance to appear in an advertisement campaign for L’Oreal. She eventually ventured into acting and over the next few years appeared in many TV series such as ‘Strong Medicine’ and ‘Friends’. Her first important role on the big screen was in the 2002 romantic drama film ‘Moonlight Mile’. Though the film was a commercial failure, her performance was praised by critics and considered worthy of an Academy Award. Other works that brought her fame include a supporting role in the superhero film ‘Daredevil’ which was based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Her popularity reached new heights after she started playing the lead role in the medical drama series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. The show, which has been running since 2005, has gained huge popularity worldwide. Her performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award among other accolades.