Elliott Page

Elliott Page (born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor and LGBTQ+ advocate best known for acclaimed roles in film and television spanning over two decades. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Page demonstrated early artistic talent and began acting as a teenager, appearing in Canadian television productions. He gained international recognition for his lead role in the independent film 'Juno' (2007), earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations for his portrayal of a pregnant teenager. His film career expanded with roles in major productions including 'Inception' (2010), 'The X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014), and 'Flatliners' (2017), demonstrating versatility across genres. Beyond film, Page achieved significant visibility through the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy' (2019-2024), where he played the lead role of Vanya/Viktor Hargreeves, a character whose transition paralleled Page's own public transition. In December 2020, Page publicly came out as transgender, becoming one of the highest-profile transgender actors in Hollywood. Since his transition, Page has continued his acting career while becoming a prominent advocate for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ visibility in entertainment. His willingness to discuss his identity and work for inclusive representation has made him an influential figure in contemporary discussions about gender identity and media representation. Page's career demonstrates the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream entertainment.