“We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise.”
- Name: Elliot Page
- Born: February 21, 1987
- From: Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada
- Pronouns: He/him, they/them
- Contribution/Impact: An actor and producer that has broken barriers in Hollywood by being their true authentic self.
- Occupation: Artist
- Known For: Outstanding Performance for Marion Bridge (2003), Best Breakthrough Performance for Juno (2007), MTV Award for Inception (2010)
- Interesting Facts: He learned how to roller skate and take hits preparing for a film roll.
Despite only being in their thirties, Elliot Page has had an acting career that has so far lasted over twenty years. As a child they secured roles in various projects like “Pit Pony” and “Marion Bridge.” They have come out several times over their life, first as a lesbian and more recently as a transgender male. As their career has gone on, they have become a more vocal activist dealing with mental health and identity issues.
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