Comedienne DeGeneres is the stage name of Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for her role in the sitcom Ellen, as well as her talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres has won numerous awards for her work, including 30 Emmy Awards, 20 People's Choice Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She is also a prominent LGBT rights activist and has been a strong advocate for animal rights.