Famous People From Winnipeg
List of famous people from Winnipeg, 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 Winnipeg, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list include Kate Charbonneau and Micah Lexier.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Winnipeg?" or "Which celebrities were born in Winnipeg?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Age: 40
- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Anna Hélène Paquin ( PAK-win; born 24 July 1982) is a New Zealand-Canadian actress. She was born in Manitoba and brought up in Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Los Angeles during her youth. ...more Deanna Durbin
Dec. at 91 (1921-2013)- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Edna Mae Durbin (December 4, 1921 – April 17, 2013), known professionally as Deanna Durbin, was a Canadian-born actress and singer, later settled in France, who appeared in musical films in the 1930s ...more- Age: 55
- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ashleigh Dennistoun Banfield (born December 29, 1967) is a Canadian-American journalist who until October 26, 2018 was a host and legal expert at the HLN TV network. She is a former host of Legal ...more Doug Henning
Dec. at 52 (1947-2000)- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Douglas James Henning (May 3, 1947 – February 7, 2000) was a Canadian magician, illusionist, escape artist and politician.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Daniel Gillies (born 14 March 1976) is a Canadian-born New Zealand actor. He is best known for his role as Elijah Mikaelson on the television series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The ...more - Age: 60
- Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos (born September 24, 1962; Greek: Νία Βαρντάλος) is a Canadian-American actress, screenwriter, and producer of Greek descent. Her most notable work is the 2002 film My ...more
