Ellen DeGeneres

BIRTH

Jan 26, 1958

Ellen was born on January 26, 1958 (age 57), Metairie, LA

Becomes Funniest Person In America

Mar 2, 1982

Ellen Becomes Funniest Person in America
2 Mar 1982 Degeneres wins a national contest to become Funniest Person in America

Ellen Goes on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Mar 2, 1986

Ellen Goes on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
2 Mar 1986 After her comedy act, Johnny sat her down to talk to her. This is where her career really started.