I was raised in an atmosphere of 'everything's fine.' But as I got older, I was like, 'Well no, everything's not fine. There is stuff that's sad.' I am a really sensitive person. I think I am too sensitive sometimes.
DescriptionAmerican stand-up comedian, television host, and actress
BornJanuary 26, 1958
CountryUnited States Of America
ProfessionActor; Presenter; Screenwriter; Television Presenter; Author; Talk Show Host
WorksThe Ellen DeGeneres Show; Ellen; The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; Mr. Wrong; EDtv; Finding Nemo; American Idol; The Ellen Show; Open House; Coneheads; Laurie Hill
AwardsSaturn Award For Best Supporting Actress; Primetime Emmy Award For Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show Host; American Comedy Awards; Teen Choice Awards; Annie Award For Voice Acting In A Feature Production; Mark Twain Prize For American Humor; Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards; Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame; Annie Award; Primetime Emmy Award