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.



Loves playing basketball, soccer, downhill skiing, track and field, cycling, snowboarding, running and swimming. 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). Favorite food is sushi. 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". After attending three different high schools, she graduated from the Shambhala School in Halifax. Got her nickname "the tiny Canadian" from her roommates in New York City. Born to Dennis Page, a graphic designer, and Martha Phillpotts, a teacher. Ranked #1 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow" Along with Kellan Rhude. Was ranked #8 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (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 originally cast in Jane Eyre (2010) as the title role, but quit the project when production was delayed. Mia Wasikowska was later cast instead.