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.Rachel McAdams
Age: 41Birthplace: London, Canada
Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress and activist. After... moreLaura Vandervoort
Age: 36Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Laura Dianne Vandervoort (born September 22, 1984) is a Canadian actress. She is best known... moreRyan Gosling
Age: 39Birthplace: London, Canada
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his... moreJim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer,... moreEmily VanCamp
Age: 34Birthplace: Port Perry, Canada
Emily Irene VanCamp (born May 12, 1986) is a Canadian actress known for her roles on The WB... moreCorey Haim
Age: Died at 39 (1971-2010)Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Corey Ian Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian actor, known for a 1980s... moreNeve Campbell
Age: 46Birthplace: Guelph, Canada
Neve Adrianne Campbell (; born October 3, 1973) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for... moreDan Aykroyd
Age: 68Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Daniel Edward Aykroyd, ( AK-royd; born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian,... moreShenae Grimes
Age: 30Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Shenae Grimes-Beech (; born October 24, 1989), previously credited as Shenae Grimes, is a... moreJohn Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian,... moreMike Myers
Age: 57Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
Michael John Myers (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and... moreShay Mitchell
Age: 33Birthplace: Mississauga, Canada
Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress, model,... moreA. J. Cook
Age: 42Birthplace: Oshawa, Canada
Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress best known for her role as... moreAlex Trebek
Age: 80Birthplace: Greater Sudbury, Canada
George Alexander Trebek (July 22, 1940 - November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American television... moreSarah Chalke
Age: 44Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Sarah Chalke (; born August 27, 1976) is a Canadian actress and voice artist. She is known for... moreAlanis Morissette
Age: 46Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Alanis Nadine Morissette (; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter,... moreMartin Short
Age: 70Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, voice... moreGail Kim
Age: 43Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Gail Kim (born February 20, 1977) is a retired Canadian-American professional wrestler,... moreNeil Young
Age: 74Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After embarking... moreSarah Polley
Age: 41Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Sarah Ellen Polley (born January 8, 1979) is a Canadian actress, writer, director, producer... moreLinda Evangelista
Age: 55Birthplace: St. Catharines, Canada
Linda Evangelista (Italian: [evandʒeˈlista]; born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian fashion model... moreRick Moranis
Age: 67Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Frederick Allan Moranis (; born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician,... moreRich Little
Age: 81Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada
Richard Caruthers Little (born November 26, 1938) is a Canadian-American impressionist and... moreVanity
Age: 61Birthplace: Canada, Niagara Falls
Denise Katrina Matthews (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016), better known as Vanity, was a... moreEdge
Age: 46Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and retired professional... more
