Elliot Page
A transformative actor whose public transition sparked a global conversation about trans visibility and authenticity in Hollywood.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Canadian actor and producer·Birthday: February 21·Millennials
Biography
Elliot Page earned an Oscar nomination for his breakout role in the indie film 'Juno,' playing a pregnant teenager with raw intensity. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he built a career on performances that felt wise beyond his years. In 2020, Page came out as transgender, becoming one of the most prominent trans men globally. He used that visibility to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, challenge discriminatory legislation, and share his story in a memoir and media appearances. His work has evolved from actor to producer and activist, mirroring a personal quest for authenticity that has inspired millions.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Elliot was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Elliot Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Elliot's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for his leading role in the film 'Juno'.
- Executive produced and starred in the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy', a major pop culture hit.
- Published the memoir 'Pageboy', a critically acclaimed and bestselling account of his life and transition.
- Honored with the Outfest Annual Achievement Award for his impactful LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Did You Know?
He made his feature film debut at age ten in the Canadian movie 'Pit Pony'.
He served as an executive producer on the documentary 'There's Something in the Water', examining environmental racism in Nova Scotia.
He is a vocal fan of the video game series 'The Last of Us'.
He studied ballet as a child before focusing on acting.
“I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.”
