List of Famous people born in Canada
Paul Watson
Paul Franklin Watson is a Canadian-American conservation and environmental activist, who founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an anti-poaching and direct action group focused on marine conservation activism. The tactics used by Sea Shepherd have attracted opposition, with the group accused of eco-terrorism by both the Japanese government and Greenpeace. Watson is a citizen of Canada and the United States.
Barbara March
Barbara March was a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of the Star Trek character Lursa, one of the Duras sisters. She appeared as Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek Generations.
Grace Dove
Grace Dove is a Canadian actress and television host, primarily known for her role as Hugh Glass' wife in the 2015 film The Revenant; as well as Ricki, a talented mechanic in the 2018 film How It Ends.
Taya Valkyrie
Kira Renée Magnin-Forster, better known by the ring name Taya Valkyrie, is a Canadian professional wrestler, fitness competitor, and model signed to WWE, performing in NXT under the ring name Franky Monet. She is best known for her time in Impact Wrestling, where she is a former Impact Knockouts Champion, and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, where she is a three time AAA Reina de Reinas Champion.
Philippe Couillard
Philippe Couillard, is a Canadian business advisor and former neurosurgeon, university professor and politician who served as 31st Premier of Quebec from 2014 to 2018. Between 2003 and 2008, he was Quebec's Minister of Health and Social Services in Jean Charest's Liberal government and was MNA for Mont-Royal until he resigned in 2008. In the 2014 election, Couillard moved to the riding of Roberval, where he resides. He was the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party from 2013 to 2018. He resigned as Liberal leader and MNA on October 4, 2018.
Rich Little
Richard Caruthers Little is a Canadian-American impressionist and voice actor. He is one of the people who has been nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Voices".
Belinda Stronach
Belinda Caroline Stronach, is a Canadian businesswoman, philanthropist and former Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada from 2004 to 2008. Originally elected as a Conservative, she later crossed the floor to join the Liberals. From May 17, 2005, to February 6, 2006, Stronach was the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal in the government of Paul Martin. After leaving politics, she served as the executive vice-chairman of Magna International, Canada's largest automotive parts manufacturer until December 31, 2010.
Jimmy Cournoyer
Jimmy Cournoyer, sometimes called the Pot Playboy or the King of Pot, is a convicted Canadian drug trafficker and prior to being arrested, the biggest supplier of marijuana to New York and the U.S. East Coast. He was known for his lavish lifestyle, which included dating lingerie models and partying with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale is a Canadian-American voice actress, known for her work in video game series including Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid, BioShock Infinite, Metroid Prime, Overwatch, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. In 2013, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as "the most prolific video game voice actor (female)".
Heléne Yorke
Heléne Ann Dyke, best known as Heléne Yorke, is a Canadian-born American actress, singer, and dancer.