Ellen Page

Real Name   :  Ellen Philpotts-Page
Born              :  February 21, 1987
Occupation   :  Actress

Personal Life

Ellen Philpotts-Page born February 21, 1987, known as Ellen Page, is a Canadian actress and comedian. Page received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, for her role in the film Juno. She won back-to-back Austin Film Critics Association Awards for Best Actress for her roles in Juno and Hard Candy. She is also known for her starring roles in Inception, Super, Smart People, Whip It, and as Katherine "Kitty" Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand. Page received attention in Canada for award-winning roles in Pit Pony and Marion Bridge, and the television shows Trailer Park Boys and ReGenesis. In 2008, Page was nominated for Time's 100 Most Influential People list and placed No. 86 on FHM's Sexiest Women in the World list, and No. 93 for 2009. In June 2008, Page was named on Entertainment Weekly's future A-List stars list.

Ellen was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer. She attended the Halifax Grammar School until grade 10, spent some time at Queen Elizabeth High School, and graduated from the Shambhala School in 2005. She also spent two years in Toronto, Ontario studying in the Interact Program at Vaughan Road Academy, along with close friend and fellow Canadian actor Mark Rendall. Growing up, Page enjoyed playing with action figures and climbing trees.