Jim Carrey, Canadian-born and a U.S. citizen since 2004, is an actor and producer famous for his rubbery body movements and flexible facial ... After a few film and television spots, Rae Dawn earned a Genie for her performance in Jean-Jacques Annaud's prehistoric-drama Quest for Fire (1981). read more
It’s not a surprise that some of the world’s most famous celebrities are Canadian. Many of Canada’s biggest celebrities are proud of their roots: Mike Myers and William Shatner, for instance, make no secret of their Canadian origins. read more
Just finished watching Reign and that cast has several Canadian actors, great show! Pretty much every show seems to have at least one Canadian cast member, if not several. Many are also filmed in Canada too. read more
Big-name movie and tv stars who call Canada home have made it in Hollywood in the past few decades and have graced screens throughout the world. From Austin Powers to Captain Kirk, television and the movies probably would not be the same without the impact that Canadians have made in Hollywood. read more