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HALIFAX

Most Famous People Born in Halifax, Canada

Notable people
381
Peak decade
1980s
Median birth year
1950
Most distinctive
Curler 62.2×
Through the Decades

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.

  1. Politician78
  2. Hockey35
  3. Actor17
  4. Singer15
  5. Curler14
  6. Lawyer11
  7. Football11
  8. Writer9
  1. Curler1462.2×
  2. Canoe68.6×
  3. Hockey357.8×
  4. Rower53.6×
  5. Singer151.9×
  6. Artist71.8×
  7. Politician781.7×
  8. Lawyer111.7×
  1. Football110.3×

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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Ante Jazić

Born 1976

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Eddie Murray (American football)

Born 1956

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Tyrone Williams (wide receiver)

Born 1970

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Nkem Ezurike

Born 1992

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Derek Gaudet

Born 1989

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Wayne Smith (defensive lineman)

1950 - 2016

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Kristian Matte

Born 1985

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Steve Morley

Born 1981

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Mark Seale

Born 1960

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Suzanne Gerrior

Born 1973

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Mary Beth Bowie

Born 1978

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