List of Famous people born in Ontario, Canada
Janice Dean
Janice Dean is a Canadian weather presenter, television show host, and author. She currently appears on the Fox News Channel, where she serves as co-host and weather anchor on Fox and Friends.
Norm Kelly
Norman Kelly is a Canadian politician who was a City of Toronto councillor for over 36 years. He represented Ward 40 Scarborough—Agincourt for the years 2000-2018 and was a City of Scarborough Councillor for the years 1974-1980 and 1988–2000. Kelly served as acting Mayor of Toronto for the period November 18, 2013 to July 1, 2014.
Anderson Ruffin Abbott
Anderson Ruffin Abbott was the first Canadian-born Black Canadian to be licensed as a family physician. His career included participation in the American Civil War. Significant roles included coroner of Kent County, Ontario, and surgeon-in-chief.
Mike Smith
Mike Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes, and the Calgary Flames. He is the 11th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal, which he did in the 2013–14 season against the Detroit Red Wings in Phoenix.
Laurieann Gibson
Laurieann Gibson is a Canadian choreographer, director, television personality, singer, actress and dancer. She has choreographed dance numbers for musical artists such as Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. Her music video directing credits include "Judas", "You and I" and "Love to My Cobain".
Kristen French
Kristen Dawn French was a Canadian schoolgirl who was murdered by Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. She was interred at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Thorold, Ontario, Canada.
Oliver Platt
Oliver James Platt is a Canadian-born American film, television, and stage actor. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
Lou Angotti
Louis Frederick Angotti was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the New York Rangers, Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues from 1964 to 1974.
Victor Davis
Victor Davis, CM was a Canadian Olympic and world champion swimmer who specialized in the breaststroke. He also enjoyed success in the individual medley and the butterfly.
Alice Wilson
Alice Evelyn Wilson, MBE, FRSC, FRCGS was Canada's first female geologist. Her scientific studies of rocks and fossils in the Ottawa region between 1913 and 1963 remain a respected source of knowledge.