List of famous people from Calgary, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Calgary, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Calgary you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Calgary, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list: Wes Walz, Rudy Linterman and more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Calgary?" or "Which celebrities were born in Calgary?" then this list is a great resource for you.Bret Hart
Age: 63Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2, 1957) is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler,... moreTed Cruz
Age: 49Birthplace: Canada, Alberta, Division No. 6, Alberta, Rocky View No. 44
Rafael Edward Cruz (born December 22, 1970) is an American politician and attorney serving as... moreRhiannon Fish
Age: 29Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Rhiannon Marie Fish (born 14 March 1991) is an Australian actress best known for her role as... moreJames Gosling
Age: 65Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
James Arthur Gosling, OC (born May 19, 1955) is a Canadian computer scientist, best known as... moreLanny Poffo
Age: 65Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Lanny Mark Poffo (born December 28, 1954), better known by his ring names "Leaping" Lanny... moreMorris Panych
Age: 68Birthplace: Canada, Calgary
Morris Stephen Panych (born 30 June 1952) is a Canadian playwright, director and actor.... moreDouglas Falconer
Age: 68Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Douglas Falconer is a film producer.... moreDavid Hart Smith
Age: 35Harry Francis Smith (born August 2, 1985) is a Canadian professional wrestler who is currently... moreAlison Redford
Age: 55Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Alison Merrilla Redford, (born March 7, 1965) is a Canadian lawyer and former politician. She... more
Rod Cameron
Dec. at 73 (1910-1983)Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Rod Cameron may refer to: Rod Cameron (actor), Canadian actor Rod Cameron (footballer),... moreJohn Gibson
Age: 40Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
John Gibson is a luger.... moreAlan van Sprang
Age: 49Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Alan van Sprang (born June 19, 1971) is a Canadian actor best known for playing Sir Francis... moreJason the Terrible
Age: 60Karl Moffat (born July 31, 1959), known by his ring name Jason the Terrible, is a Canadian... moreHerbie Lewis
Dec. at 85 (1906-1991)Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Herbert Albert "Herb" Lewis (April 17, 1906 – January 20, 1991) was a Canadian professional... moreJan Zwicky
Age: 65Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Jan Zwicky (born 10 May 1955) is a Canadian philosopher, poet, essayist, and musician.... more- Simone Bailly is a Canadian actress best known for her television roles in Battlestar... more
Todd McFarlane
Age: 59Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Todd McFarlane (; born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian comic book creator and entrepreneur, best... moreErin Mouré
Age: 65Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Erín Moure (born 1955 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian poet and translator of poetry from... moreByron MacGregor
Dec. at 47 (1948-1995)Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Byron MacGregor (March 3, 1948 – January 3, 1995) was a Canadian news anchor and news... moreDavid Chernushenko
Age: 57Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
David Chernushenko (born June 1963) is a politician, professional speaker, sustainability... morePeter Lougheed
Dec. at 84 (1928-2012)Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Edgar Peter Lougheed, , ( LAW-heed; July 26, 1928 – September 13, 2012) was a Canadian lawyer... moreDesmond Morton
Age: 83Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Desmond Dillon Paul Morton (born 1937) is a Canadian historian who specializes in the history... moreRobert D. Hare
Age: 86Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Robert D. Hare, C.M. (born 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a researcher in the field of... moreWarren Shouldice
Age: 37Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Warren Shouldice is a retired Canadian freestyle skier. Over his career, Shouldice has earned... moreIvan Head
Dec. at 74 (1930-2004)Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Ivan Leigh Head (July 28, 1930 – November 1, 2004) was a Canadian lawyer, legal scholar, and... more
