Famous People From Ontario
List of famous people from Ontario, 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 Ontario, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Ontario 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 Ontario, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list contains people like Hughie Lehman and Red Kelly.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Ontario?" or "Which celebrities were born in Ontario?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: London, Canada
Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress and activist. After graduating from a four-year theatre degree program at York University in 2001, she worked in Canadian television ...more - Age: 38
- Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Laura Dianne Vandervoort (born September 22, 1984) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Sadie Harrison in the CTV teen drama series Instant Star, Arla "The Bolt-Gun Killer" Cogan ...more - Age: 42
- Birthplace: London, Canada
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his career as a child star on the Disney Channel's The Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995), and went on to appear in ...more - Age: 61
- Birthplace: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, musician, and artist. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances.Carrey first gained recognition ...more - Age: 37
- Birthplace: Port Perry, Canada
Emily Irene VanCamp (born May 12, 1986) is a Canadian actress known for her roles on The WB television series Everwood, the ABC dramas Brothers & Sisters and Revenge, and as Sharon Carter / Agent 13 ...more - Dec. at 38 (1971-2010)
- Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Corey Ian Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian actor, known for a 1980s Hollywood career as a teen idol. He starred in a number of films, such as Lucas, Silver Bullet, Murphy's ...more
