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: St. John's, Canada
Shannon Lee Tweed Simmons (born March 10, 1957) is a Canadian actress and model. One of the... more on WikipediaSeamus O'Regan
Age: 49Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Seamus Thomas Harris O'Regan (born January 18, 1971) is a Canadian politician and former... more on WikipediaMoondog King
Dec. at 56 (1949-2005)Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Edward John White (May 18, 1949 – August 26, 2005) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best... more on WikipediaAlan Doyle
Age: 51Birthplace: Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Canada
Alan Thomas Doyle (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian musician and actor, best known as the... more on WikipediaGwynne Dyer
Age: 77Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Gwynne Dyer, OC (born April 17, 1943) is a London-based independent Canadian journalist,... more on WikipediaJohn Crosbie
Age: 89Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
John Carnell Crosbie, (born January 30, 1931) is a retired provincial and federal politician... more on WikipediaBob Cole
Age: 87Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Robert Cecil Cole (born (1933-06-24)June 24, 1933) is a Canadian former sports television... more on WikipediaVincent P. Bryan
Dec. at 59 (1878-1937)Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Vincent Patrick Bryan (June 22, 1878 – April 27, 1937) was an American composer and... more on Wikipedia
Mark O'Brien
Age: 36Birthplace: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Americas, Newfoundland
Mark O'Brien is an actor, film director, screenwriter, and film editor.Hugh Abercrombie Anderson
Dec. at 75 (1890-1965)Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Captain Hugh Abercrombie Anderson MBE (10 February 1890 – 9 November 1965) was a Newfoundland... more on WikipediaDavid Cochrane
Age: 47Birthplace: Mount Pearl, Canada
David or Dave Cochrane may refer to: David Cochrane (footballer) (1910–?), Scottish... more on WikipediaBrandon Jones
Age: 31Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Brandon Jones (born June 17, 1989) is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Quispamsis, New... more on WikipediaAnne Marie DeLuise
Age: 51Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Anne Marie DeLuise (born August 3, 1969) is a Canadian actress.Colin Greening
Age: 34Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Colin Peter Greening (born March 9, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left... more on WikipediaEdward Morris, 1st Baron Morris
Dec. at 76 (1859-1935)Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Edward Patrick Morris, 1st Baron Morris (May 8, 1859 – October 24, 1935) was a lawyer and... more on WikipediaWarren Norris
Age: 46Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Warren Norris (born (1974-09-19)19 September 1974 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian... more on WikipediaLeah Callahan
Age: 33Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Leah Callahan is a female freestyle wrestler from Canada. Callahan was born in Newfoundland,... more on WikipediaCluny MacPherson
Dec. at 87 (1879-1966)Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Cluny Macpherson (March 18, 1879 – November 16, 1966) was a physician and the inventor of an... more on WikipediaWilliam Cormack
Dec. at 72 (1796-1868)Birthplace: Newfoundland, Canada
William Epps Cormack (5 May 1796 – 30 April 1868) was a Scottish-Canadian explorer,... more on WikipediaEdward Roberts
Age: 80Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Edward Roberts may refer to: Edward Roberts (Canadian politician) (born 1940), Canadian... more on WikipediaTerry Ryan
Age: 43Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Terrence William James Ryan (born January 14, 1977) is a Canadian retired professional ice... more on WikipediaShanawdithit
Dec. at 28 (1801-1829)Birthplace: Newfoundland, Canada
Shanawdithit (ca. 1801 – June 6, 1829), also noted as Shawnadithititis, Shawnawdithit, Nancy... more on WikipediaRuby Holbrook
Age: 90Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Ruby Holbrook is an actress.- Ruth Lawrence is an actress.
Ruth Lawrence
