List of Famous people born in Canada

Gerald Drayson Adams was a former business executive and literary agent when he began writing for films in the 1940s. The Oxford University-educated Adams specialized in action/adventure and western films. His films include Dead Reckoning (1947) starring Humphrey Bogart, The Big Steal (1949), Armored Car Robbery (1950), His Kind of Woman, The Black Sleep (1956), and Kissin' Cousins (1964), starring Elvis Presley, for which he received a WGA award nomination. Adams also wrote for television series, including the pivotal episodes "Hostage" and "Stampede" for Maverick (1957).

Daniel DeSanto is a Canadian film, television and voice actor.

Paul Baillargeon is a Canadian composer, known for his music for television shows. He contributed music to 41 episodes of Star Trek shows, and won the 2002 ASCAP Award for Enterprise, shared with the series' other regular composers.

Daniel Breton is an environmental activist and politician in the Canadian province of Quebec. He was the member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques between 2012 and 2014.

Ken "Kenny" Vadas is a Canadian actor best known for his role in The Santa Clause and several television shows.

Marc Mayer is a Canadian arts manager and curator. Currently, strategic adviser at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto.

Anita Neville is a former Canadian politician. She was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal in the general election of 2000. She was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008 before finally being defeated in 2011.

Kevin Gregory Churko is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, In This Moment, Shania Twain, and Hellyeah. After spending four years in Switzerland under the tutelage of producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Churko has emerged as one of the music industry's leading engineers/producers. He currently resides in Las Vegas, where he works out of his private studio, "The Hideout".