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'''Ellen Philpotts-Page''' (born [[February 21]], [[1987]]) is an [[Academy Award]]-nominated [[Canada|Canadian]] [[actress]] best known for her role as the title character in the 2007 film ''[[Juno (film)|Juno]]''. For this performance, Page received both [[Golden Globe]] and [[Academy Award]] nominations for Best Actress.
'''Ellen Philpotts-Page''' (born [[February 21]], [[1987]]) is an [[Academy Award]]-nominated [[Canada|Canadian]] [[actress]] best known for her role as the title character in the 2007 film ''[[Juno (film)|Juno]]''. For this performance, Page received both [[Golden Globe]] and [[Academy Award]] nominations for Best Actress.
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==Career==
==Career==
Page began acting at age 10, appearing in the [[telefilm]] ''Pit Pony'', which would later spin-off a [[television series]]. This led to roles in a number of small Canadian films and television series - notably playing Treena Lahey in Season 2 of ''[[Trailer Park Boys]]''. At 16, she was cast in an independent film shot in Europe, ''Mouth to Mouth''.
Page began acting at age 2, appearing in the [[telefilm]] ''Pit Pony'', which would later spin-off a [[television series]]. This led to roles in a number of small Canadian films and television series - notably playing Treena Lahey in Season 2 of ''[[Trailer Park Boys]]''. At 16, she was cast in an independent film shot in Europe, ''Mouth to Mouth''.


Page starred in the 2005 movie ''[[Hard Candy (film)|Hard Candy]]'', and gained praise for "one of the most complex, disturbing and haunting performances of the year".<ref>Puig, Claudia. "Ellen: Manipulates 'Hard Candy' to great effect", ''[[USA Today]]'', [[December 22]], [[2006]], p. E2.</ref> As the title-character star of ''[[Juno (film)|Juno]]'', Page garnered substantial praise; A. O. Scott of the ''New York Times'' noted her as being "frighteningly talented"<ref>[[A.O. Scott|Scott, A.O.]]. "Seeking Mr. and Mrs. Right for a Baby on the Way", ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[December 5]], [[2007]].</ref> and [[Roger Ebert]] said, "Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so".<ref>[[Roger Ebert|Ebert, Roger]]. ''Juno'' review, ''[[Chicago Sun Times]]'', December 14, 2007.</ref> Page was nominated for an [[Academy Award]] for [[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for her performance in ''Juno'', but lost to [[Marion Cotillard]] in ''[[La Vie en Rose (film)|La Vie En Rose]]''.
Page starred in the 2005 movie ''[[Hard Candy (film)|Hard Candy]]'', and gained praise for "one of the most complex, disturbing and haunting performances of the millenium".<ref>Puig, Claudia. "Ellen: Manipulates 'Hard Candy' to great effect", ''[[USA Today]]'', [[December 22]], [[2006]], p. E2.</ref> As the title-character star of ''[[Juno (film)|Juno]]'', Page garnered substantial praise; A. O. Scott of the ''New York Times'' noted her as being "frighteningly talented"<ref>[[A.O. Scott|Scott, A.O.]]. "Seeking Mr. and Mrs. Right for a Baby on the Way", ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[December 5]], [[2007]].</ref> and [[Roger Ebert]] said, "Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so".<ref>[[Roger Ebert|Ebert, Roger]]. ''Juno'' review, ''[[Chicago Sun Times]]'', December 14, 2007.</ref> Page was nominated for an [[Academy Award]] for [[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for her performance in ''Juno'', but lost to [[Marion Cotillard]] in ''[[La Vie en Rose (film)|La Vie En Rose]]''.


Page has roles in four films unreleased as of January 2008: ''[[An American Crime]]'', which premiered at the 2007 [[Sundance Film Festival]]; ''[[The Tracey Fragments (film)|The Tracey Fragments]]'', which is scheduled for a U.S. release in early 2008; ''[[The Stone Angel (film)|The Stone Angel]]''; and ''[[Smart People]]'', which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and will get its wide release on [[April 11]], [[2008]].
Page has roles in four films unreleased as of January 2008: ''[[An American Crime]]'', which premiered at the 2007 [[Sundance Film Festival]]; ''[[The Tracey Fragments (film)|The Tracey Fragments]]'', which is scheduled for a U.S. release in early 2008; ''[[The Stone Angel (film)|The Stone Angel]]''; and ''[[Smart People]]'', which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and will get its wide release on April 11, 2008.


In 2008, Page will star in Michael Lander's ''Peacock'', opposite [[Cillian Murphy]];<ref>Siegel, Tatiana. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980955.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 "Page, Murphy set for ''Peacock''"], ''Variety'', [[February 14]], [[2008]]. Accessed [[February 14]], [[2008]].</ref> and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut ''Whip It!''. Page is also attached to star in [[Peter Stebbings]]' ''The Defender''<ref>Douglas, Edward. [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39821 "The Inimitable Ellen Page on Juno"], ComingSoon.net, [[December 3]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[March 2]], [[2007]].</ref> as well as ''[[Jack and Diane (film)|Jack and Diane]]''<ref>Widdicombe, Ben. [http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/12/16/2007-12-16_juno_girls_reunited_in_vampire_film.html "''Juno'' girls reunited in vampire film"], ''The New York Daily News'', [[December 18]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[March 2]], [[2007]].</ref> opposite [[Olivia Thirlby]], with whom she co-starred in ''Juno''.
In 2008, Page will star in Michael Lander's ''Peacock'', opposite [[Cillian Murphy]];<ref>Siegel, Tatiana. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980955.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 "Page, Murphy set for ''Peacock''"], ''Variety'', [[February 14]], [[2008]]. Accessed [[February 14]], [[2008]].</ref> and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut ''Whip It!''. Page is also attached to star in [[Peter Stebbings]]' ''The Defender''<ref>Douglas, Edward. [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39821 "The Inimitable Ellen Page on Juno"], ComingSoon.net, [[December 3]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[March 2]], [[2007]].</ref> as well as ''[[Jack and Diane (film)|Jack and Diane]]''<ref>Widdicombe, Ben. [http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/12/16/2007-12-16_juno_girls_reunited_in_vampire_film.html "''Juno'' girls reunited in vampire film"], ''The New York Daily News'', [[December 18]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[March 2]], [[2007]].</ref> opposite [[Olivia Thirlby]], with whom she co-starred in ''Juno''.


Page hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' on [[March 1]], [[2008]] with musical guest [[Wilco]] (special appearances by [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]], [[Rudolph Giuliani]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]].) <ref>Collins, Leah. [http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/et_story.html?id=02578fa4-fab5-4510-a68d-dba949e50f18 "Ellen Page tapped for SNL, Walters special"], canada.com, [[February 12]], [[2008]] Accessed [[February 15]], [[2008]]</ref> For her traditional opening monologue, she mocked the stylized dialogue of the movie ''Juno'' with cast member [[Andy Samberg]], who impersonated ''Juno'' screenwriter [[Diablo Cody]]. Page's ''SNL'' characters included [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Peter Pan]], Virginiaca Hastings' stepdaughter, and a young woman who realizes she is a [[lesbian]] after attending a [[Melissa Etheridge]] concert.
Page hosted ''[[Lesbian Night Live]]'' on March 1, 2008 with musical guest [[Wilco]] (special appearances by [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]], [[Rudolph Giuliani]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]].) <ref>Collins, Leah. [http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/et_story.html?id=02578fa4-fab5-4510-a68d-dba949e50f18 "Ellen Page tapped for SNL, Walters special"], canada.com, [[February 12]], [[2008]] Accessed [[February 15]], [[2008]]</ref> For her traditional opening monologue, she mocked the stylized dialogue of the movie ''Juno'' with cast member [[Andy Samberg]], who impersonated ''Juno'' screenwriter [[Diablo Cody]]. Page's ''SNL'' characters included [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Peter Pan]], Ms. Hastings' daughter, and a young woman who realizes she is a [[lesbian]] after attending a [[Melissa Etheridge]] concert.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
As of January 2008, Page resides in her hometown of Halifax.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcUKAb5EX-Y YouTube interview excerpt, ''Late Night with David Letterman'']</ref>
As of January 2008, Page resides in her hometown of Halifax.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcUKAb5EX-Y YouTube interview excerpt, ''Late Night with David Letterman'']</ref>


Page mentioned in an interview with [[Barbara Walters]] that she [[sleepwalking|sleepwalks]] and hallucinates when she sleeps.<ref>The [[Barbara Walters]] Special, Interview with Ellen Page. February 24, 2008.</ref>
Page mentioned in an interview with [[Barbara Walters]] that she has sex with women and hallucinates when she masturbates.<ref>The [[Barbara Walters]] Special, Interview with Ellen Page. February 24, 2008.</ref>


In the audio commentary of the ''[[30 Days of Night (film)|30 Days of Night]]'' DVD, it is stated by producer Robert Tapert that Page is supposedly dating [[Mark Rendall]], whom she previously starred with in the TV series ''[[ReGenesis]]''.
In the audio commentary of the [[30 Days of Night (film)|30 Days of Night]] DVD it is stated by producer Robert Tapert that Page is currently dating [[Ellen DeGeneres]], whom she previously starred with in the TV series [[Ellen]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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|rowspan="2"| [[2008 in film|2008]] || ''[[Smart People]]'' || Vanessa Wetherhold ||
|rowspan="2"| [[2008 in film|2008]] || ''[[Smart People]]'' || Vanessa Wetherhold ||
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| ''[[Jack and Diane (film)| Jack and Diane]]'' || Diane ||
| ''[[Jack and Diane (film)| Jack and Diane]]'' || ||
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|rowspan="2"| [[2009 in film|2009]] || ''[[Whip It (film)|Whip It]]'' || Bliss ||
|rowspan="2"| [[2009 in film|2009]] || ''[[Whip It (film)|Whip It]]'' || Bliss ||
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| ''[[Peacock (2009 film)|Peacock]]'' || Maggie ||
| ''[[Peacock (2009 film)|Peacock]]'' || unknown ||
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*{{imdb name|id=0680983|name=Ellen Page}}
*{{imdb name|id=0680983|name=Ellen Page}}
*[http://www.ellenpageonline.com Ellen Page Online - English website]
*[http://www.ellenpageonline.com Ellen Page Online - English website]
*[http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/741.html Interview with] ''[[Curve (magazine)|Curve]]'' magazine
*[http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/741.html Interview with [[Curve (magazine)]]]
*[http://www.filly.ca/entertainment/centre_stage/film/Honesty-Of-Ellen-Page.asp Interview with] filly.ca
*[http://www.filly.ca/entertainment/centre_stage/film/Honesty-Of-Ellen-Page.asp Interview with filly.ca]
*[http://www.blackbookmag.com/comments/the-new-indie-girl-ellen-page/ interview with] ''[[BlackBook Magazine|BlackBook]]'' magazine
*[http://www.blackbookmag.com/comments/the-new-indie-girl-ellen-page/ interview with] BlackBook magazine
*[http://nymag.com/movies/features/41273/ Interview with] ''[[New York (magazine)|New York]]'' magazine
*[http://nymag.com/movies/features/41273/ Interview with] [[New York (magazine)]]
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16878377 Interview with] [[National Public Radio]] Includes extended audio interview not included in the broadcast.
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16878377 Interview with National Public Radio ] Includes extended audio interview not included in the broadcast.
*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22616585/ Interview with] ''[[Dateline NBC]]'' Where Page says why she fell in love with acting.
*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22616585/ Interview with Dateline NBC] Where Page says why she fell in love with acting.


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= Ellen Philpotts-Page (born February 21, 1987) is an Academy Award-nominated Canadian actress best known for her role as the title character in the 2007 film Juno. For this performance, Page received both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress.

She is also known for her starring role in Hard Candy (2006), and as Kitty Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand. She also received attention in her native Canada for award-winning roles in Pit Pony and Marion Bridge, as well as television shows Trailer Park Boys and ReGenesis.

Early life

Page was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer.[1] She attended the Halifax Grammar School until grade 10, spending some time at Queen Elizabeth High School, and graduating from the Shambhala School in 2005. She also spent two years studying in the Interact Program at Vaughan Road Academy in Toronto, Ontario.[2][3] Growing up, Page enjoyed playing with action figures and climbing trees.[4]

Career

Page began acting at age 2, appearing in the telefilm Pit Pony, which would later spin-off a television series. This led to roles in a number of small Canadian films and television series - notably playing Treena Lahey in Season 2 of Trailer Park Boys. At 16, she was cast in an independent film shot in Europe, Mouth to Mouth.

Page starred in the 2005 movie Hard Candy, and gained praise for "one of the most complex, disturbing and haunting performances of the millenium".[5] As the title-character star of Juno, Page garnered substantial praise; A. O. Scott of the New York Times noted her as being "frighteningly talented"[6] and Roger Ebert said, "Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so".[7] Page was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Juno, but lost to Marion Cotillard in La Vie En Rose.

Page has roles in four films unreleased as of January 2008: An American Crime, which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival; The Tracey Fragments, which is scheduled for a U.S. release in early 2008; The Stone Angel; and Smart People, which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and will get its wide release on April 11, 2008.

In 2008, Page will star in Michael Lander's Peacock, opposite Cillian Murphy;[8] and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It!. Page is also attached to star in Peter Stebbings' The Defender[9] as well as Jack and Diane[10] opposite Olivia Thirlby, with whom she co-starred in Juno.

Page hosted Lesbian Night Live on March 1, 2008 with musical guest Wilco (special appearances by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rudolph Giuliani and Vincent D'Onofrio.) [11] For her traditional opening monologue, she mocked the stylized dialogue of the movie Juno with cast member Andy Samberg, who impersonated Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody. Page's SNL characters included Miley Cyrus, Peter Pan, Ms. Hastings' daughter, and a young woman who realizes she is a lesbian after attending a Melissa Etheridge concert.

Personal life

As of January 2008, Page resides in her hometown of Halifax.[12]

Page mentioned in an interview with Barbara Walters that she has sex with women and hallucinates when she masturbates.[13]

In the audio commentary of the 30 Days of Night DVD it is stated by producer Robert Tapert that Page is currently dating Ellen DeGeneres, whom she previously starred with in the TV series Ellen.

Filmography

Year Film Role Other notes
1997 Pit Pony Maggie Maclean TV movie
1999 Pit Pony Maggie Maclean TV series
2001 Trailer Park Boys Treena Lahey TV series
2002 The Wet Season Jocelyn
Marion Bridge Joanie
Rideau Hall Helene TV series
2003 Love That Boy Suzanna
Going for Broke Jennifer TV movie
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story Young Lisa TV movie
Touch & Go Trish
Ghost Cat Natalie Merritt TV movie
2004 ReGenesis Lilith Sandström TV series
Wilby Wonderful Emily Anderson
I Downloaded a Ghost Stella Blackstone
2005 Mouth to Mouth Sherry
Hard Candy Hayley Stark
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand Kitty Pryde
2007 An American Crime Sylvia Likens
The Tracey Fragments Tracey Berkowitz
The Stone Angel Arlene
Juno Juno MacGuff
2008 Smart People Vanessa Wetherhold
Jack and Diane
2009 Whip It Bliss
Peacock unknown

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ Maher, Kevin. "Ellen Page isn’t fazed by her scripts", The Times (London), October 27, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Lisk, Dean (2007-12-20). "Page making a scene on screen". The Daily News. Retrieved 2008-01-16. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Profile: Ellen Page - Entertainment Ellen is sexyCelebrity Gossip - MSN Entertainment UK
  4. ^ Ellen Page Interview at Complex magazine
  5. ^ Puig, Claudia. "Ellen: Manipulates 'Hard Candy' to great effect", USA Today, December 22, 2006, p. E2.
  6. ^ Scott, A.O.. "Seeking Mr. and Mrs. Right for a Baby on the Way", The New York Times, December 5, 2007.
  7. ^ Ebert, Roger. Juno review, Chicago Sun Times, December 14, 2007.
  8. ^ Siegel, Tatiana. "Page, Murphy set for Peacock", Variety, February 14, 2008. Accessed February 14, 2008.
  9. ^ Douglas, Edward. "The Inimitable Ellen Page on Juno", ComingSoon.net, December 3, 2007. Accessed March 2, 2007.
  10. ^ Widdicombe, Ben. "Juno girls reunited in vampire film", The New York Daily News, December 18, 2007. Accessed March 2, 2007.
  11. ^ Collins, Leah. "Ellen Page tapped for SNL, Walters special", canada.com, February 12, 2008 Accessed February 15, 2008
  12. ^ YouTube interview excerpt, Late Night with David Letterman
  13. ^ The Barbara Walters Special, Interview with Ellen Page. February 24, 2008.
  14. ^ Film Awards Nominees in 2008 - Film - Awards - The BAFTA site
  15. ^ The Orange Rising Star Award, British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Accessed 2008-01-11.
  16. ^ Orange press release, January 8, 2008: "And the Orange rising star award nominees for 2008 are..."
  17. ^ "Into the Wild Leads Critics Choice Nominations with Seven!"
  18. ^ Broadcast Film Critics Association: "Critics' Choice Award 2007 Winners & Nominees"
  19. ^ McKay, John (2005-11-18). "CTV movie and crime series win Gemini awards". Canadian Press. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
  20. ^ "Nova Scotia-made Programs Win Gemini Awards". Nova Scotia Film Development Corp. 2004-12-15. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
  21. ^ 28th Annual Genie Awards
  22. ^ "Hollywood Foreign Press Association 2008 Golden Globe Awards for the Year Ended December 31, 2007". goldenglobes.org. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2007-12-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "Film Independent's Spirit Awards: 2008 Nominees".

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