44.6470° N, 63.5721° W
HALIFAX
Most Famous People Born in Halifax, Canada
- Notable people
- 381
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1950
- Most distinctive
- Curler 62.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Halifax during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Halifax Is Known For
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Politician is Halifax's biggest profession — 20% of all notables (78).
Halifax over-indexes on curler — 62.2× the global rate.
Halifax under-produces football — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Halifax's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Writing
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- Film & TV
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Ellen Page
Born 1987
Peter North (actor)
Born 1957
Joanna Shimkus
Born 1943
Cindy Sampson
Born 1978
Henry Beckman
1921 - 2008
Molly Dunsworth
Born 1990
John Paul Tremblay
Born 1968
Steve Lund
Born 1989
Glenda Braganza
Born 1978
Peter Flemming
Born 1967
Anthony Sherwood
Born 1949
Brendan Gall
Born 1978
Pinna Nesbit
1896 - 1950
Tamara Hickey
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Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
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Gabrielle Trudel
Born 2003
Kevin Power (Sänger)
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