Ellen Gittelsohn, born on April 12, 1945, in New York City, is an American television director known for her extensive work in the industry since the 1980s. She has directed numerous popular television series, including Designing Women, The Cosby Show, Roseanne, Friends, and Everybody Loves Raymond. Gittelsohn is also credited as Ellen Falcon, although there is a common misconception that she and Ellen Falcon are different individuals. Her career highlights include a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work on Buffalo Bill.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 297 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ellen
light, torch, shining one
Read Full Ellen Name AnalysisApril 12, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
Ellen Gittelsohn belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Occupation: television director
Awards Received: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 1984
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 12, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22 Aries 23 | 22 Aries 45 | 10 Cancer 23 |
| Moon | 24 Aries 30 | 20 Aquarius 44 | 9 Aries 4 |
| Mercury | 23 Aries 58 | 26 Pisces 37 | 28 Cancer 17 |
| Venus | 27 Aries 15 | 15 Taurus 58 | 24 Taurus 55 |
| Mars | 14 Pisces 24 | 2 Aries 13 | 15 Taurus 27 |
| Jupiter | 18 Virgo 51 | 16 Cancer 44 | 20 Virgo 43 |
| Saturn | 5 Cancer 29 | 6 Aries 53 | 14 Cancer 11 |
| Uranus | 10 Gemini 24 | 29 Taurus 19 | 14 Gemini 52 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 36 | 2 Aries 38 | 3 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 54 | 5 Aquarius 22 | 8 Leo 59 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 25 | 6 Pisces 47 | 9 Cancer 7 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 25 | 6 Virgo 47 | 9 Capricorn 7 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ellen Gittelsohn's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2026