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Portia Lee James DeGeneres is an Australian-American actor and model who is known as Portia de Rossi. She legally changed her surname at age 15, adopting a name she liked "Portia" in honor of the Shakespearean character in 'The Merchant of Venice.' Portia considers it to be one of the most risky things she's ever done. She said that her decision to alter her name was caused by her own struggle with her sexual identity. Portia was introduced to the film industry with the romantic comedy drama "Sirens," starring Hugh Grant. Portia also played a role in several American television series and movies including Too Something, Nick Freno, Licensed Teacher, Arrested Development, and Better Off Ted. She was famous for her character as a Boston-based attorney who was named Nelle Porter in the television comedy show called Ally McBeal. Her character was the show's primary comedy relief.



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