List of Famous people born in Manitoba, Canada

Shannon Rempel

First Name Shannon

Last Name Rempel

Born on November 26, 1984 (age 41)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Shannon Rempel is a Canadian speed skater. An Olympic silver medalist from the 2006 Winter Olympics in the team pursuit. World Champion in the team pursuit from 2007 World Single Distance Championships, SLC, UT. Rempel also participated in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, in the 500m, and 1000m distances. She specializes in the sprint and middle distances, capturing many podium finishes over the years at the World Cup events. Rempel is also known for her win as the 2003 World Junior Speed Skating Championships.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Margaret Laurence

Jean Margaret Wemyss Laurence

First Name Margaret

Last Name Laurence

Died on January 5, 1987 (aged 17)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Jean Margaret Laurence was a Canadian novelist and short story writer, and is one of the major figures in Canadian literature. She was also a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, a non-profit literary organization that seeks to encourage Canada's writing community.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Chris Bachalo

First Name Chris

Last Name Bachalo

Born on August 23, 1965 (age 60)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Chris Bachalo is a Canadian comic book illustrator known for his quirky, cartoon-like style. He became well known for stints on DC Comics' Shade, the Changing Man and Neil Gaiman's two Death series. Chris has also illustrated several of Marvel Comics' X-Men-related series, including Generation X, X-Men Vol. 2, Uncanny X-Men, and Ultimate X-Men. Beginning in April 2000 Chris illustrated his creator-owned series Steampunk.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Lyndon Johnston

First Name Lyndon

Last Name Johnston

Born on December 4, 1961 (age 64)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Height 180 cm | 5'11

Lyndon Johnston is a Canadian former pair skater. With Cindy Landry, he is the 1989 World silver medallist and 1990 Canadian national champion.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Kirill Vats

Carl Watts

First Name Kirill

Born on October 10, 1930

Died on January 8, 2011 (aged 80)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Ron Rubin

First Name Ron

Last Name Rubin

Born on May 12, 1959 (age 67)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Actor

Ron Rubin is a Canadian veteran voice actor who has worked on many animation series including X-Men (Morph), Avengers, C.O.P.S., Police Academy, Beetlejuice, Stickin' Around and Care Bears. His voice is most easily recognized as that of Artemis from the English translation of Sailor Moon.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Jay Brazeau

First Name Jay

Last Name Brazeau

Born on December 22, 1953 (age 72)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Actor

Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Sam Fisher in Cold Squad, as Harlan in Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007), and for voicing Uncle Quigley in Sabrina: The Animated Series. and as Bobby in Double Jeopardy (1999), as Referee in the Air Bud film series (1997-2003), and his film role in We're No Angels (1989).

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

David Huband

First Name David

Last Name Huband

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

Adam Tsekhman

First Name Adam

Last Name Tsekhman

Born in Canada, Manitoba

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

James Ehnes

First Name James

Last Name Ehnes

Born on January 27, 1976 (age 50)

Born in Canada, Manitoba

James Ehnes, is a Canadian concert violinist and violist.

Know him/her

Don't know him/her

< Previous Next >