Famous Composers from Canada
List of notable or famous composers from Canada, with bios and photos, including the top composers born in Canada and even some popular composers who immigrated to Canada. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Canadian composers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These composers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known composer from Canada is included when available.
These people, like Neil Young and Tom Green include images when available.
This historic composers from Canada list can help answer the questions "Who are some Canadian composers of note?" and "Who are the most famous composers from Canada?" These prominent composers of Canada may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Canadian composers.
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- Birthplace: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Michael Thomas Green (born July 30, 1971) is a Canadian comedian, actor, filmmaker, and talk show host. Known for his own unique brand of shock comedy, he found mainstream prominence via his MTV show ...more - Age: 77
- Birthplace: Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Americas
Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with ...more - Age: 45
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Robin Alan Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.He has collaborated with numerous artists, such as Christina Aguilera, 3T, T.I., Nicki Minaj, K. Michelle, ...more - Dec. at 69 (1947-2016)
- Birthplace: Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Alan Thicke (born Alan Willis Jeffrey; March 1, 1947 – December 13, 2016) was a Canadian actor, songwriter, comedian, game and talk show host. He is the father of singer Robin Thicke. In 2013, Thicke ...more - Josh Dolgin, better known by his stage name Socalled, is a Canadian rapper and record producer, known for his eclectic mix of hip hop, klezmer, and other styles such as drum & bass and folk music. A ...more
Glenn Gould
Dec. at 50 (1932-1982)- Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Glenn Herbert Gould (; 25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian pianist who became one of the best-known and most-celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. He was renowned as an ...more