Elliot Page is a famous Canadian actor who shot to international fame after playing the title character in Jason Reitman’s coming-of-age comedy-drama film, Juno, a role that earned her Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. He won the MTV Movie Award and Teen Choice for her work in the film. He is also known for his portrayal of Vanya Hargreeves / Viktor Hargreeves in the superhero series The Umbrella Academy. Page ventured into acting at a very young age and has since appeared in several hit movies and series, including the X-Men franchise, An American Crime, The Tracey Fragments, Inception, Pit Pony, ReGenesis, Gaycation, Window Horses, The Cured, Backspot, and Close to You. So, who is Elliot Page? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Elliot Page Biography
Elliot Page was born on the 21st of February 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is currently 37 years old.
| Birth Name | Ellen Philpotts-Page |
| Nickname | Peeps, Small, The Tiny Canadian |
| Date of Birth | February 21, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Actress, Film Producer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Secular Humanist |
Family and Education
Talking about Ellen’s family, his parents are Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer. Page attended the Halifax Grammar School until grade 10. He then went to Queen Elizabeth High School before graduating from the Shambhala School in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2005.
Later, He enrolled in an Interact Program at Vaughan Road Academy in Toronto, Ontario, where he studied for two years. Canadian actor Mark Rendall was his classmate.
Elliot Page Personal Life
Elliot married dancer and choreographer Emma Portner in January 2018 after dating for over a year. The couple divorced in January 2021.
Previously, Ellen had dated many stars, including Ben Foster, Sam Riley, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Skarsgård, and Samantha Thomas.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 1 inch Centimeters – 155 cm Meters – 1.55 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 48 kg Pounds – 106 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 32-23-33 |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) / 36.5 (EU) |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) / 36 (EU) / 6 (UK) |
| Distinctive Features | Petite Sardonic drawling voice |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Elliot Page made his acting debut in 2002, playing Joanie in Wiebke von Carolsfeld’s Canadian film, Marion Bridge.
Television Debut
Elliot portrayed Maggie Maclean in CBC’s television series Pit Pony from 1999 to 2000. Before that, he played Maggie Maclean in the television film of the same name.
Famous For
Elliot met with critical acclaim for his role as Juno MacGuff in the 2007 comedy-drama film Juno. He won the Independent Spirit Award, MTV Movie Award, and Teen Choice Award for Best Actress Comedy as well as received nominations for Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress.
His other notable acting credits include his roles as Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat in the superhero film X-Men film series, as Tracey Berkowitz in the drama film The Tracey Fragments, and as Ariadne in the science fiction heist thriller film Inception.
Sexuality
Page revealed that he is gay during a speech at the Human Rights Campaign’s “Time to Thrive” conference in Las Vegas on February 14, 2014. He was a female at that time. He identified himself as a trans man and announced it on social media on December 1, 2020, and changed his name to Elliot from Ellen. He has used pronouns such as he and they since then.
Favorite Things
- Movie – The 400 Blows (1959)
- Actresses – Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep
- Music / Band – Radiohead, Ron Sexsmith
- Color – Green
- Role Model – Patti Smith
Elliot Page Net Worth
As of 2024, Elliot Page has an impressive net worth of $12 million.
Elliot Page Facts
He wanted to be an actor from a young age and attended the Neptune Theater School.
Ellen began his professional acting career when he was 10 years old, starring in the award-winning television series Pit Pony (1999), a role that earned him a Gemini nomination and a Young Artist Awards nomination.
He is good friends with his Juno co-star Olivia Thirlby.
Ellen describes himself as a pro-choice feminist
He was ranked #1 in the interview magazine Hollywood Faces to watch “future stars of tomorrow”.
In 2008, Ellen was ranked #8 on Entertainment Weekly’s ’30 Under 30′ actress list, and that same year, she was also ranked #10 on Moviefone’s ‘The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25’.
In 2008, Page was one of 30 celebrities who participated in an online ad series for the US Campaign for Burma, calling for an end to the military dictatorship in Burma
Ellen was originally chosen to play the title role in the movie Jane Eyre (2011) but walked out of the project citing production delays. Mia Wasikowska was later cast instead.
He practices a vegan lifestyle.
He provided voice acting, motion capture, and likeness for the character Jodie Holmes in the video game, Beyond: Two Souls (2013).
In 2021, he made headlines as the first openly trans man to feature on the covers of the renowned magazine Time.
In 2023, she released her memoir, Pageboy.