| Ellen Page | |
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 Ellen Page |
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| Birth name | Ellen Philpotts-Page |
| Born | February 21 1987 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Ellen Philpotts-Page (born February 21, 1987) is a Golden Globe-nominated Canadian actress, perhaps best known for her roles starring as the title character in Juno and as Kitty Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand. She had previously received attention, particularly in her native Canada, for award-winning roles in Pit Pony and Marion Bridge and TV shows Trailer Park Boys and ReGenesis.
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Biography
Career
Page began acting at the age of ten, in a made-for-TV film (which would later be made into a series) called Pit Pony. This led to roles in a number of small Canadian films and television series. At age sixteen, she was cast in an independent film shot in Europe, Mouth to Mouth. Page played one of the main characters in the 2005 movie Hard Candy, and gained praise for "one of the most complex, disturbing and haunting performances of the year".[1] As the lead in 2007's critically acclaimed Juno, Page garnered substantial praise for her acting; one top critic noted her as being "frighteningly talented"[2] and Roger Ebert said, "Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so."[3] Page has roles in four as yet unreleased films: An American Crime, based on the true story of Sylvia Likens, opposite Catherine Keener, 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 will premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Personal life
Page was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer.[4] She attended a number of Halifax area high schools including the Halifax Grammar School before graduating from the Shambhala School in 2005. Page has a wide variety of interests outside of acting. She often talks about her favourite books and music in interviews. She has said that she prefers roles that have her playing "whole female characters" and has little interest in playing roles which pander to the female stereotypes that are often found in films about young women today.[5] Page resides in her hometown of Halifax. [6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | 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 | Juno | Juno MacGuff | Nominated for Best Actress, BFCA Nominated for a Golden Globe, Best Actress - Musical/Comedy Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award, Best Actress |
| The Tracey Fragments | Tracey Berkowitz | ||
| The Stone Angel | Arlene | ||
| An American Crime | Sylvia Likens | ||
| Smart People | Vanessa Wetherhold | (awaiting release) | |
| 2008 | Jack and Diane | Diane | (pre-production) |
| The Light-House | Annie | (pre-production) |
Awards and nominations
Ellen Page was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for her role in Juno.[7] The 2008 Golden Globe Awards winners will be announced on January 13, 2008. She also received nomination from The Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress for her critically-acclaimed performance in Juno. Page has won numerous awards including two Gemini Awards and an ACTRA Maritimes Award. Recently, she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress. A more comprehensive list of her awards and nominations can be found here:[1]
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Third Annual AFCA Awards | ||
| Preceded by Ellen Page for Hard Candy 2006 |
Best Actress for Juno 2007 |
Succeeded by TBA |
References
- ^ Ellen: Manipulates 'Hard Candy' to great effect by Claudia Puig, USA Today, December 22, 2006 section E2
- ^ Seeking Mr. and Mrs. Right for a Baby on the Way by A.O. Scott, The New York Times, December 5, 2007
- ^ Juno by Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times, December 14, 2007
- ^ http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/london_film_festival/article2724719.ece
- ^ Interview by Jonathan W. Hickman, for Entertainment Insiders - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLDkBcK-Pnc
- ^ Interview with David Letterman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcUKAb5EX-Y
- ^ HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007. goldenglobes.org (2007-12-13). Retrieved on 2007-12-17.
External links
- Ellen Page at the Internet Movie Database
- OnlyEllen.com - Ellen Page Fan Site
- Ellen Page Online - English website
- Interview with Curve (magazine)
- Interview with filly.ca
- interview with BlackBook magazine
- Interview with New York (magazine)
- Interview with National Public Radio Includes extended audio interview not included in the broadcast.
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Page, Ellen |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 21, 1987 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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