Most famous Canadians of our life time
As most of you already know, Canada is famous for lavish Nature, Maple Syrup and Ice Hockey. We have breathtakingly beautiful mountains, Great Lakes, millions of islands, we are crazy for ice hockey, we enjoy pancakes with maple syrup and eat French fries with gravy and cheese called Poutine. But Canada is also famous for great athletes, amazing singers and hilarious comedians!
Many great Canadians are very well known while others tend to enjoy a little fame abroad. We have put up a list of most famous Canadians of our life time, many you know but perhaps you did not know they were Canadians.
Famous Canadians of our life time
20. Gordon Howe, Athlete
Gordon Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. From 1946 to 1980, he played 26 seasons in the (NHL) and six seasons in the (WHA), his first 25 seasons were spent with the Detroit Red Wings. Nicknamed was “Mr. Hockey“!
19. Neil Young, Musician
Neil Young is grew up in Ontario. He is one of the most accomplished folk musicians of all time. He’s responsible for classics like “Old Man”,”Heart of Gold” and “Hey,Hey, My,My.”
18. Seth Rogan, Actor/Comedian
Seth Rogan was born on born April 15, 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow’s series Freaks and Geeks, after signing on that deal, Seth Rogan continued to land big gigs in Hollywood.
17. Margaret Atwood, Writer
The Canadian novelist and poet is rightfully one of the most popular and highly praised writers in the world. Margaret Eleanor Atwood was born on November 18, 1939in Ottawa and is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher and environmental activist.
16. Chris Hadfield, Astronaut
Chris Hadfield is one of the most popular astronauts in the world, he
15. Avril Lavigne, Singer
Avril Ramona Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984 in Belleville, Ontario. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. She made Canadian Punk history with songs like “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi”.
14. Shania Twain, Singer
Eilleen Regina “Shania” Twain was born on August 28, 1965 in Windsor, Ontario. She has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history.
13. Bryan Adams, Musician
Bryan Guy Adams was born on 5 November 1959 in Kingston, Ontario. Adams is 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.
12. Alanis Morisette, Singer
Alanis Nadine Morissette was born on June 1, 1974 in Ottawa. Morissette is singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with two dance-pop albums. In 1995, she released an alternative rock-oriented album which sold more than 33 million copies globally.
11. Ryan Reynolds, Actor
Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born on October 23, 1976 in Vancouver. In 2016, Reynolds shot the hugely successful adaptation of “Deadpool” in his hometown of Vancouver, allowing Canada to take some credit for the hero.
10. William Shetner, Actor
William Shatner was born on March 22, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec. Shetner, iconic actor is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise.
9. James Cameron, Director
James Francis Cameron was born August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing, Ontario. James Cameron is among the most successful directors of all time, responsible for “The Terminator,” “Titanic,” and “Avatar.”
8. Tim Horton, Athlete
Miles Gilbert “Tim” Horton (January 12, 1930 – February 21, 1974) was iconic ice hockey player and businessman. He was co-founded Tim Hortons, the coffee and donut chain which is bigger than both McDonald’s and Starbucks in Canada.
7. Mike Myers, Comedian
Michael John Myers was born on May 25, 1963 in Scarborough, Ontario. Myers a Canadian is legendary actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. You can thank Myers for both Austin Powers and “Wayne’s World.”
6. Dan Aykroyd, Actor
Daniel Edward Aykroyd was born on July 1, 1952 in Ottawa. Another iconic actor known for acting in movies like “Gott Busters”, “Changing Places”, “The Blues Brothers” and “Coneheads.”
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5. Martin Short, Actor
Martin Hayter Short was born on March 26, 1950 in Hamilton, Ontario. Another iconic Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer.
4. Jim Carrey, Actor/Comedian
James Eugene Carrey was born on January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario. I can’t imagine anyone in the World who knows Hollywood comedy movies and not knowing Jim Carrey. Send UP comedian turning to be one of the greatest comedians in history of Hollywood . One of his famous movies are Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, The Truman Show and many more.
3. Terry Fox, Athlete/Humanitarian
Terrance Stanley Fox (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. Fox’s name might not be known around the world, but his story is the stuff of Canadian legend.
2. Celine Dion, Singer
Céline Marie Claudette Dion was born on 30 March 1968 in Charlemagne, Quebec. Celine Dion is one of the greatest singers in the World in our life time! Her angelic voice is recognizable around our globe. She will always stay as one of the Worlds most accomplished and recognizable singers maybe of all times. Her unforgettable song for the movie “Titanic” made history for Celion, Canada and the World.
Wayne Gretzky, Athlete
1. Wayne Gretzky, Athlete
Wayne Douglas Gretzky was born January 26, 1961in Brantford,Ontario. Wayne is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, former head coach and businessman. Gretzky is nicknamed The Great One for a reason. He has more goals and assists than any NHL player in history. Wayne Gretzky is and stays Canadian Hero!
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