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|---|---|
| Ellen Page | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birthname |
Ellen Philpotts-Page |
| Born |
February 21, 1987 |
| Nationality |
Canadian |
| Gender |
Female |
| Eye Color |
Brown |
| Hair Color |
Brown |
| Website | |
| Career | |
| Years Active |
1997–present |
| Inception Role | |
Ellen Philpotts-Page (born February 21, 1987), known professionally as Ellen Page, is a Canadian actress. Page received both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for her role as the title character in the film Juno.
She is also known for her starring roles in Hard Candy, Smart People, Whip It, and as Katherine "Kitty" Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand. In addition, Page received attention in Canada for award-winning roles in Pit Pony and Marion Bridge, as well as television shows Trailer Park Boys and ReGenesis.
In 2008, Page was nominated for Time's 100 Most Influential People list and placed #86 on FHM's Sexiest Women in the World list. In June 2008, Page was named on Entertainment Weekly's future A-List stars list.
She portrays Ariadne in Inception (2010 film).
Biography
Ellen Philpotts-Page was born on February 21, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She wanted to start acting at an early age and attended the Neptune Theater School. Her first appearance was in the TV show "Pit Pony," for which she received a Young Artist and Gemini nomination for Best Performance. Ellen won the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor Award (from the Atlantic Film Festival) and another nomination for Wilby Wonderful. For the TV series ReGenesis, Page was given a Gemini for Best Performance.
Trivia
Loves playing basketball, soccer, downhill skiing, track and field, cycling, snowboarding, running and swimming.
Third actress to play Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat, replacing Katie Stuart from X2 (2003), who replaced Sumela Kay from X-Men (2000).
Had to wear hair extensions for X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) as she had shaved her head bald for her role in Mouth to Mouth (2005).
Is good friends with her X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) co-star Ben Foster.
Favorite food is sushi.
After filming the movie Marion Bridge (2002), she realized that acting is what she wanted to do for the rest of her life.
Considers herself to be a feminist and tries to steer clear of the "stereotypical roles for teenage girls" because she finds them to be "sexist".
She originally turned down the role of Kitty Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) until director Brett Ratner personally contacted her and talked her into it.
After attending three different high schools, she graduated from the Shambhala School in Halifax.
Is friends with Oliva Thirlby, who was her co-star in Juno (2007).
Got her nickname "the tiny Canadian" from her roommates in New York City.
Considers Patti Smith her role model and Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep her favorite actresses.
Born to Dennis Page, a graphic designer, and Martha Phillpotts, a teacher.
Her favorite movie is The 400 Blows (1959).
Ranked #1 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow" Along with Kellan Rhude.
As of 2010 she is the fourth youngest actress to receive a Best Actress in a Leading Role Academy Award nomination at the age of 20 years and 335 days after receiving a nomination for her performance in Juno (2007). The younger actresses are Keira Knight, aged 20 years and 311 days, for her role in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Isabelle Adjani, aged 20 years and 235 days, for her role in The Story of Adele H (1975) and Keisha Hughes, aged 13 years and 309 days, for her role in Whale Rider (2002).
Was ranked #8 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).
Was ranked #10 on Moviefone's 'The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25'(2008).
Was the first choice for Christine in Drag Me to Hell (2009), but was forced to pass due to scheduling difficulties. That part later went to Alison Lohman.
Was in consideration for the part of Natalie Keener in Up in the Air (2009/I) but Anna Kendrick, who went on to receive a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her performance, was cast instead.
Was originally cast in Jane Eyre (2010) as the title role, but quit the project when production was delayed. Mia Wasikowska was later cast instead.