Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( [ dᵻˈdʒɛnərᵻs ] born January 26 , 1958 ) is an American comedian , television host , actress , writer , and producer . The Ellen DeGeneres Show ( often shortened to Ellen ) is an American television comedy talk show hosted by comedienne/actress Ellen DeGeneres . The Ellen Show is a television sitcom created by and starring Ellen DeGeneres that was broadcast during the 2001 -- 02 season on CBS .
The Ellen Show was created by an American comedian.