Ellen Pompeo

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Recent Role:
Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy
Gender:
Female
Born:
11-10-1969
Birthplace:
Everett, Massachusetts
Birth Name:
Ellen Kathleen Pompeo
Ellen Pompeo made her major studio screen debut in Brad Silberling's Moonlight Mile, starring alongside Susan Sarandon, Dustin Hoffman and Jake Gyllenhaal. She received outstanding reviews for her portrayal of an outspoken young woman carrying a silent burden that's breaking her heart. A native of Boston, Pompeo was most recently seen starring opposite Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell in the wildly successful Old School and, before that, in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. Prior to Moonlight Mile, Pompeo starred in several independent features,More including In the Weeds and Coming Soon, and she can also be seen in the upcoming Glory Days.

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    10 Perfect
    Ellen Pompeo's brillaincy... hide show

    From her role as the silent victim in Moonlight Mile, to her portrayal of lead actress, Dr. Meredith Grey, an intern with a 'dark and twisty' personality, hidden burdens and abandonment issues in Grey's Anatomy, Ellen pompeo has remained a shiny star in the Digital World. Although it took her most recent role as Dr. Grey, to really propel her as a household name, her sheer intelligence and ability to committ to any role has magnetically drawn fans from all over the world. Her fearlessness as an actress comes out in the women she plays. Not flat, barbie doll-replicas but characters with deep emotional history's that she pulls off so well. The way she acts leaves no doubt for viewers to understand the complexities of each role. She committs so fully, so perfectly that the fictional becomes more real than some of the people in your own life. (Although fans should proabably be aware, she ISN'T ACTUALLY A DOCTOR, so she will not be able to diagnose your symptoms...perhaps see your local GP). Of course always to the credit of the amazing writers out there, but her scenes make you shiver in fear, laugh out loud and cry like a baby. She inadvertently becomes your best friend, you find yourself cheering her on, in success; in happiness; in love; in anything her character wants.

    Her raw talent is something not easily attributed to some of the well known stars of Today. Some people may be critical of her, but there is something in the manner of her talents that you can't associate to others. For me, that exists in the realness she gives to her charcters, like you can go to a mail room and see her sorting mail, or pop into your local hospital and find her working there. It's the unrehearsed feeling you get when watching her, her character is unpolished like everyone in this world, yet her actual acting is flawless. It's a quality I associate with the older generation, the Judy Garland's and Audrey Hepburn's. Maybe you disagree, thats fine, (not really) but maybe you haven't seen Moonlight Mile or the more intensely focused Meredith Grey episodes in Grey's Anatomy, i.e. 'Golden Hour', I strongly suggest watching both these examples and then get back to me. Through her acting, and her characters she has become an inspiriation for me and many others. Keep it up Ellen Pompeo, you are brillaint!

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    8.5 Great
    I have loved Ellen Pompeo ever since I saw her in Moonlight Mile. She is the kind of actor that just kind of creeps up on me and stuns me with her talent. I trust that it will be good for Meredith Grey nonetheless. hide show

    If you don't like Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, I strongly suggest that you look at her a little more carefully. Don't expect too much. Just because it is GREY's Anatomy, don't expect her to be the loudest one. Expect her to be a quieter member of the cast who holds them all together with her quiet confidence. Meredith Grey is a wonderful character. She speaks up when she wants, and she is really growing into her own as a doctor. I truly hope that she does not leave because there is trouble with her and Derek. I hope it is for some other reason, and that their bond will continue even in her absence. I like her character better as a stronger soul than when she was just sort of falling apart all the time, though it all makes sense.

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    Meredith is the poo! hide show

    Meredith, Meredith, Meredith.

    That's all there is to it. I've since noticed her on other shows, a small stint on Friends, a minor role in Daredevil ... but god damn Meredith is the key.

    She's beautiful, talented, and Grey's wouldn't actually be GREY'S without her. She may not be the easiest character to define, she's dark and twisty, she's died, she's gone through more stuff than anyone actually show on a show.

    But it's her cute little side smile, the raspy voice she uses, and the way she voiceovers the beginnings of every show that makes me want to believe everything she's saying. In fact, the writers are so good and she's so good at acting that I have no choice BUT to believe her.

    Much love to Ellen, much love.

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    10 Perfect
    She's brilliant, she's talented and she's gorgeous..... She's the Grey in Grey's Anatomy! hide show

    I'm such a huge fan of Ellen Pompeo. I first saw her on Grey's Anatomy and have been a huge fan ever since. Grey's is my all time favorite show and Meredith is my all time favorite character! She gets such difficult storylines and always manages to give brilliant performances. She is the Grey in Grey's Anatomy!!

    She is also so pretty, she looks so sweet and i seriously love her hair!!
    She shines on Grey's and always delivers amazing performances. I still can't get over her performance in "Some Kind Of Miracle". That was definitely not an easy thing to do and she was absolutely amazing!! She has that ability to really connect with audiences; when she cries it makes the audience want to cry, when she laughs it makes the audience laugh. Overall, she is a brilliant, talented and gorgeous actress and I love her in Grey's Anatomy!

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    9.9 Superb
    Talented and great! hide show

    I don't know how to put in 100 words about the talented Miss Pompeo. But I never had heard of her until Grey's Anatomy came on. And that she is a really good actress and pretty. As well as one to watch. If the show were to end, she has a lot of potential in making it despite hopefully the show won't end too soon. As I love this show a lot. Her character is very strong. But also very sympathetic while making her likable and independent at the same time. Also glad that she has stood by her man despite all he has been through, meaning her fiance turned husband. Bravo!

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