Famous People
September 15, 2023. Aaliyah Mendes is a Canadian social media personality who was born on September 15, 2003, in Toronto. Although she is very famously known for being Shawn Mendes' sister, she also has a shine of her own making.
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two dance-pop albums.
Alessia Caracciolo, known professionally as Alessia Cara, is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Born in Mississauga, Canada, to Italian parents, she began posting covers of songs on YouTube at age 13.
Alexandra Annette Grant is an American visual artist who examines language and written texts through painting, drawing, sculpture, video, and other media. She uses language and exchanges with writers as a source for much of that work.
Avan Tudor Jogia is a Canadian actor. He first received recognition for portraying Danny Araujo in the television film A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story. After moving to the United States in his late teens, he landed various television roles within series such as Caprica.
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, Let Go, is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist.
Ayesha Disa Curry is a Canadian-American actress, cookbook author, and cooking television personality and the wife of basketball player Stephen Curry. After guest roles in several television shows and movies, she began hosting her own show, Ayesha's Homemade, on Food Network.
Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC FRPS is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and photographer. He has been cited as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and is estimated to have sold between 75 million and more than 100 million records and singles worldwide.
Cรฉline Marie Claudette Dion CC OQ is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music.
Chad Robert Kroeger is a Canadian musician who is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaborations, appearing as a guest musician in several songs and has contributed in both production and songwriting.
Christopher Michael Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler. He worked for various pro-wrestling promotions during his 22-year career including most notably the World Wrestling Federation/World ...
Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother and as S.H.I.E.L.D.
Corey Ian Haim was a Canadian actor. He starred in a number of 1980s films, such as Lucas, Silver Bullet, Murphy's Romance, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream. His role alongside Corey Feldman in The Lost Boys made him a household name.
Cory Allan Michael Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician. He portrayed Finn Hudson on the Fox television series Glee. As an actor based in British Columbia, Monteith had minor roles on television series before being cast on Glee. During his success on the show, he also acted in films.
Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt is a Canadian actor, comedian, producer, musician and writer. He was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on Saturday Night Live. During his tenure on SNL, Aykroyd appeared in a recurring series of sketches about the Coneheads, and the Blues Brothers.
Daniel John Gillies is a New Zealand-Canadian actor, film producer, director and screenwriter. He played the role of Elijah Mikaelson on the television series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The ...
David Walter Foster OC, OBC is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer and music executive who chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations.
Devon Bostick is a Canadian actor. He played Rodrick Heffley in the first three Diary of a Wimpy Kid films, starred in the Atom Egoyan-directed film Adoration and portrayed Jasper Jordan on the dystopian science fiction television series The 100 from 2014 to 2017.
Elliot Page is a Canadian actor. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award nomination, two BAFTA Awards and Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and a Satellite Award. Page publicly came out as transgender in December 2020.
Emily Irene VanCamp is a Canadian actress. She first came to prominence for her work with producer Greg Berlanti, who cast her as a series regular on The WB drama Everwood and the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters.
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician. He gained recognition for playing Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things.
Claire Elise Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her early work has been described as extending from "lo-fi R&B" to futuristic dance-pop, and has incorporated influences from electronic music, hip hop, and rock.
Hayden Christensen is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the Star Wars media franchise.
Howard Michael Mandel is a Canadian-American comedian, television personality, actor, and producer. Mandel voiced the character Gizmo in the 1984 film Gremlins and the 1990 sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch. In 1987, Mandel starred alongside Amy Steel in the comedy film Walk Like a Man.
James Francis Cameron CC is a Canadian filmmaker. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, he is considered one of the industry's most innovative filmmakers, regularly pushing the boundaries of cinematic capability with his use of novel technologies.
James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and artist. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a role in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color.
John Franklin Candy was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. Candy rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its SCTV ...
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell CC is a Canadian-American musician, producer, and painter. Among the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitchell became known for her starkly personal lyrics and unconventional compositions, which grew to incorporate pop and jazz influences.
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music.
Justin Pierre James Trudeau PC MP is a Canadian politician who is the 23rd and current prime minister of Canada. He has served as the prime minister of Canada since 2015 and as the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013.
Kristin Laura Kreuk is a Canadian actress. Debuting on teen drama Edgemont, she became most known for her roles as Lana Lang in the superhero television series Smallville, also as Catherine Chandler in The CW sci-fi series Beauty & the Beast and as Joanna Hanley in the CBC/CW legal drama series Burden of Truth.
Lights is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has released four studio albums, two EPs, and numerous singles. Her music blends elements of synth-pop, indie pop, folktronica and dream pop with lyrical themes of empowerment and independence.
Lilly Saini Singh is a Canadian YouTuber. Singh began making YouTube videos in 2010. She originally appeared under the pseudonym Superwoman, her YouTube username until 2019. In 2016, she was included in Forbes list of world's highest paid YouTubers ranking third and earning a reported $7.5 million.
MacBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco (born Vernor Winfield MacBriare Smith IV; April 30, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.
Mark Lee is a Canadian rapper and songwriter who has achieved great success in the music industry. He is best known for his smooth flow, clever wordplay and catchy hooks, as well as his thoughtful lyricism that often touches on themes of mental health and struggles with identity.
Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor and musician. He started his career as a child actor, voicing the character of Brother Bear on the children's television show The Berenstain Bears and portraying a young Chuck Barris in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
Michael Andrew Fox OC, known professionally as Michael J. Fox, is a Canadian-American retired actor. Beginning his career in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties.
Michael John Myers OC is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. His accolades include seven MTV Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2002, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Navraj Singh Goraya, known professionally as Nav, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a producer, co-producing fellow Canadian rapper Drake's single "Back to Back" in 2015. He then gained mainstream attention in 2016 when his song "Myself" went viral.
Neil Percival Young OC OM is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others.
Nelly Kim Furtado ComIH is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists.
Neve Adrianne Campbell is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in the drama and horror genres. She has appeared on People magazine's list of "50 Most Beautiful People" twice.
Noel Roeim Fisher is a Canadian actor. He is known for his portrayal of Mickey Milkovich on the Showtime series Shameless, as well as his portrayal of Cael Malloy on the FX series The Riches.
Nora Fatehi is a Canadian actress, model, dancer, singer, and producer who is predominantly known for her work in the Indian film industry. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She made her debut in the Hindi film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans.
Norman Gene Macdonald was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. His stand-up style was characterized by a slow, almost stuttering deadpan delivery and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns of phrase.
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, and media personality. She is best known for her glamour modeling work in Playboy magazine and for her appearances on the television series Baywatch.
Paul Albert Anka OC is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his signature hit songs including "Diana", "Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", and " Having My Baby".
Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress. After graduating from a theatre degree program at York University in 2001, she worked in Canadian television and film productions, such as the drama film ...
Robert Patrick Amell IV is a Canadian-American actor and producer. He is best-known for his roles as Stephen Jameson on The CW series The Tomorrow People, Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm on The CW series The Flash, Nathan Brown in the current Amazon series Upload, Fred Jones in the films Scooby-Doo!
Ryan Thomas Gosling is a Canadian actor. Prominent in independent film, he has also worked in blockbuster films of varying genres, and has accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD.
Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor. He began his career starring in the Canadian teen soap opera Hillside, and had minor roles before landing the lead role on the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl between 1998 and 2001.
Sandra Miju Oh OC is a CanadianโAmerican actress. She is best known for her starring roles as Rita Wu on the HBO comedy Arliss, Dr. Cristina Yang on the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy and Eve Polastri in the spy thriller series Killing Eve.
Seth Aaron Rogen is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and filmmaker. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow's series Freaks and Geeks in 1999, and got a part on Apatow's sitcom Undeclared in 2001, which also hired him as a writer.
Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain OC is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her success garnered her several titles including the "Queen of Country Pop".
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian pop singer. He gained a following in 2013, when he posted song covers on the video sharing platform Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label.
Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars, which earned her nominations for a People's Choice Award and six Teen Choice Awards.
Shiloh is a Canadian pop singer and songwriter. She gained fame in the early 2000s with her debut single, "Shining Star," which was an international success. Her music blends elements of pop, R&B, and hip-hop to create her own unique sound.
Michael Grzesiek, better known as Shroud, is a Canadian streamer, YouTuber and former professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player.
Sidney Patrick Crosby OC ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One", he was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Somi is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer from Canada. She has gained worldwide recognition for her unique blend of jazz and R&B sounds, as well as her powerful lyrics which address topics such as identity, empowerment, and social justice.
Stana Katic (/หstษหnษ หkรฆtษชk/; born26 April 1978) is a Canadian-American actress and producer. She played Kate Beckett on the ABC television romantic crime series Castle (2009โ2016) and Agent Emily Byrne in the thriller series Absentia (2017โ2020).
Stephen Adam Amell is a Canadian actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on The CW superhero series Arrow. Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along with reprising his role in various video games.
Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. At the age of thirteen, she gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on the American reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model who has portrayed Tim Riggins in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights.
The Weeknd is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian musician known for his unique blend of R&B, hip hop, and electronic music, as well as his distinctive falsetto voice and dark, moody lyrics.
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres. In 2017, Horton was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He received initial recognition from the mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, released in August 2013.
Patricia Anne Stratigeas better known by the ring name Trish Stratus, is a Canadian professional wrestler, actress and yoga instructor. She is currently signed to WWE. Often regarded as one of the greatest Women's Performers of all time, she was also one of the most popular wrestlers in World Wrestling Entertainment.
Tristan Trevor James Thompson is a Canadian-American professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He won the 2016 NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has also played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, and Indiana Pacers.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for four teams from 1979 to 1999.
William Shatner OC is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, from his 1966 debut as the captain of the ...
Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, known professionally as Winnie Harlow, is a Canadian fashion model and public spokesperson on the skin condition vitiligo. She gained prominence in 2014 as a contestant on the 21st cycle of the U.S. television series America's Next Top Model.
Fรฉlix Lengyel, better known as xQc or by his former screenname xQcOW, is a Canadian Twitch streamer, internet personality, and former professional Overwatch player. Lengyel began his esports career in 2016, while also regularly streaming.