List of famous people from Newfoundland, 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 Newfoundland, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people include Leah Callahan, Mary Lou Farrell and more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Newfoundland?" or "Which celebrities were born in Newfoundland?" then this list is a great resource for you.Shannon Tweed
Age: 63Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Shannon Lee Tweed Simmons (born March 10, 1957) is a Canadian actress and model. One of the... moreSeamus O'Regan
Age: 49Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Seamus Thomas Harris O'Regan (born January 18, 1971) is a Canadian politician and former... moreMoondog King
Dec. at 56 (1949-2005)Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Edward John White (May 18, 1949 – August 26, 2005) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best... moreAlan Doyle
Age: 51Birthplace:Â Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Canada
Alan Thomas Doyle (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian musician and actor, best known as the... moreGwynne Dyer
Age: 77Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Gwynne Dyer, OC (born April 17, 1943) is a London-based independent Canadian journalist,... moreJohn Crosbie
Age: 89Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
John Carnell Crosbie, (born January 30, 1931) is a retired provincial and federal politician... moreBob Cole
Age: 87Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Robert Cecil Cole (born (1933-06-24)June 24, 1933) is a Canadian former sports television... moreVincent P. Bryan
Dec. at 59 (1878-1937)Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Vincent Patrick Bryan (June 22, 1878 – April 27, 1937) was an American composer and... more
Mark O'Brien
Age: 36Birthplace:Â Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Americas, Newfoundland
Mark O'Brien is an actor, film director, screenwriter, and film editor.... moreHugh Abercrombie Anderson
Dec. at 75 (1890-1965)Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Captain Hugh Abercrombie Anderson MBE (10 February 1890 – 9 November 1965) was a Newfoundland... moreDavid Cochrane
Age: 47Birthplace:Â Mount Pearl, Canada
David or Dave Cochrane may refer to: David Cochrane (footballer) (1910–?), Scottish... more- Amelia Curran is a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The... more
Brandon Jones
Age: 31Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Brandon Jones (born June 17, 1989) is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Quispamsis, New... moreAnne Marie DeLuise
Age: 51Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Anne Marie DeLuise (born August 3, 1969) is a Canadian actress.... moreColin Greening
Age: 34Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Colin Peter Greening (born March 9, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left... moreEdward Morris, 1st Baron Morris
Dec. at 76 (1859-1935)Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Edward Patrick Morris, 1st Baron Morris (May 8, 1859 – October 24, 1935) was a lawyer and... moreWarren Norris
Age: 46Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Warren Norris (born (1974-09-19)19 September 1974 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian... moreLeah Callahan
Age: 33Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Leah Callahan is a female freestyle wrestler from Canada. Callahan was born in Newfoundland,... moreCluny MacPherson
Dec. at 87 (1879-1966)Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Cluny Macpherson (March 18, 1879 – November 16, 1966) was a physician and the inventor of an... moreWilliam Cormack
Dec. at 72 (1796-1868)Birthplace:Â Newfoundland, Canada
William Epps Cormack (5 May 1796 – 30 April 1868) was a Scottish-Canadian explorer,... moreEdward Roberts
Age: 80Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Edward Roberts may refer to: Edward Roberts (Canadian politician) (born 1940), Canadian... moreTerry Ryan
Age: 43Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Terrence William James Ryan (born January 14, 1977) is a Canadian retired professional ice... moreShanawdithit
Dec. at 28 (1801-1829)Birthplace:Â Newfoundland, Canada
Shanawdithit (ca. 1801 – June 6, 1829), also noted as Shawnadithititis, Shawnawdithit, Nancy... moreRuby Holbrook
Age: 90Birthplace:Â St. John's, Canada
Ruby Holbrook is an actress....Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence is an actress....
