Edmonton, Alberta

1. Vernon Fiddler (1980)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Center and left winger who made his NHL debut during the 2002-2003 season with the Nashville Predators and later joined the Phoenix Coyotes.

2. Niall Matter (1980)

Canadian Actor

Played the role of Zane Donovan on the Syfy series Eureka alongside Colin Ferguson.

3. Monique Ganderton (1980)

Canadian Stunt Woman

Known for her role as Alia in the ninth season of The CW series Smallville, Ganderton is also notable for her extensive work as a stunt performer for television series...

4. Mike Comrie (1980)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Former Canadian NHL center who played for seven teams during his 13-year career.

5. Mark Messier (1961)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL legend who won six Stanley Cups throughout of his career, four of which he earned alongside Wayne Gretzky on the Edmonton Oilers.

6. Marshall McLuhan (1911)

Canadian Educator Philosopher An

Canadian academic, communication theory expert, and philosopher who wrote about mass media and predicted the World Wide Web thirty years before its inception. His important publications include The Mechanical Bride...

7. Grace Mahary (1989)

Model

Print and runway model most well recognized as a face for the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She has walked the runway for brands like Topshop, Vera Wang, and Ralph...

8. Jake DeBrusk (1996)

Hockey Player

Left winger drafted 14th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft who made his pro debut with the team during the 2017-2018 season.

9. Jared Spurgeon (1989)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Canadian defenceman who made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild in 2010. He previously spent several years with the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League and the Houston...

10. Dianne Foster (1928)

Canadian Actor

Canadian film, television, radio, and theater star. She played leading roles in such films as The Kentuckian and The Violent Men and also appeared in such western television series as...

11. Gene Kiniski (1928)

Canadian Professional Wrestler

He wrestled professionally for 40 years, and often billed himself as "Canada's Greatest Athlete."

12. Jarome Iginla (1977)

Ice Hockey Player

NHL right winger who set a number of franchise scoring records during his long tenure with the Calgary Flames. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado...

13. David Carpenter (1930)

Serial Killer

Infamous San Francisco serial killer known as the 'Trailside Killer.'

14. Johnny Bucyk (1935)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Ukrainian-Canadian Hall of Fame left winger who spent the majority of his career, 1955-1978, with the Boston Bruins.

15. Len Carlson (1937)

Canadian Actor

Canadian voice actor who started working in animation during the 1960s and voiced the role of Ganon on The Legend of Zelda, and Senator Kelly on X-Men.

16. Tommy Chong (1938)

Canadian-american Actor And Musi

1960s humorist known for working with his comedy partner Cheech Marin. He made cameo appearances in Scarface: The World is Yours as a pedestrian and in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest...

17. Jill Hennessy (1968)

Canadian Actress

Television actress best known for her role as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh on TV's Crossing Jordan. Her film credits include Most Wanted and Robocop 3.

18. Randy Hahn (1958)

unknow

American sportscaster who has gained recognition as a play-by-play commentator for the San Jose Sharks on NBC Sports California. He has won multiple Northern California Emmy Awards for his work.

19. Kenneth Welsh (1942)

Canadian Actor

Genie Award nominated actor known for his role as Windom Earle on Twin Peaks, and as the father of Katharine Hepburn, played by Cate Blanchett, in the 2004 film, The Aviator.

20. Pierre Lueders (1970)

Bobsledder

Bodsledder who represented Canada in the 1998 Olympics and won a gold medal in the two-man; in 2006, he won Olympic silver in the same event.

21. Lisa Ryder (1970)

Canadian Actor

Canadian actress who became known for playing Beka Valentine on the television series Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda.

22. Wayne Babych (1958)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Former NHL winger whose career spanned from 1978 to 1987. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers.

23. Marilyn Denis (1958)

TV Show Host

Co-host of the Roger & Marilyn morning show on Toronto's CHUM-FM and host of Canada's daytime lifestyle series The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV.

24. Jamie McLennan (1971)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Former professional hockey goaltender who played 11 NHL seasons for multiple teams including the New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames. He went on to become a broadcaster and analyst for TSN,...

25. Alyssa Reid (1993)

Canadian Singer-songwriter

Canadian teen music sensation who first dominated the air waves with her single, "Alone Again." She has been featured on songs by artists like Jesse Labelle and Virginia to Vegas....

26. Rachel Notley (1964)

Canadian Politician

Known for her time as the 17th Premier of Canada's Alberta province as leader of the its New Democratic Party (NDP). She assumed the office on May 24, 2015 after...

27. Chelsey Reist (1987)

Actress

Actress and host who got her start hosting the Canadian series Discovering Great Towns. She has since become widely known for her portrayal of Harper McIntyre in the popular CW...

28. Shannon Szabados (1986)

Ice Hockey Player

Goaltender who joined the Canadian women's national team in 2006 and won gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.

29. Ken Hitchcock (1951)

Canadian Ice Hockey Coach

NHL coach who won a Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999.

30. Gary Basaraba (1959)

Canadian Actor

Actor who played Hank on the series Mixed Blessings. He has also been seen as Herb Rennet on AMC's Mad Men.

31. Alex Chu (1979)

Korean Musician

Electro-pop artist who fronts the South Korean band Clazziquai, a group that takes inspiration from genres like acid jazz and house.

32. Kit Pearson (1947)

Canadian Writer

Canadian children's author known for her Guests of War trilogy. She also wrote the novel Awake and Dreaming.

33. Rae Dawn Chong (1961)

Canadian-american Actress

Actress who has appeared in classic films such as The Color Purple and Quest for Fire.

34. Griffin Powell-Arcand (1997)

Tv Actor

Television actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of TJ Locklear on the Netflix series Chambers. Early in his career he made a number of appearances on Little House on the Prairie.

35. Melody Anderson (1955)

Actress Social Worker

American actress best known for her role as Dale Arden in the 1980 film adaptation of Flash Gordon. She has also appeared on television in shows such as The Fall...

36. Deryk Engelland (1982)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2009 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, after a successful AHL career.

37. Jason David (1982)

Player Of American Football

NFL cornerback who won Super Bowl XLI as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. He played for the New Orleans Saints from 2007 to 2008 before ending his career with...

38. Sachin Sahel (1985)

Tv Actor

Well known for his role as Jackson in the hit CW show The 100, he has previously been seen in shows such as Bates Motel, The Magicians, Olympus and Emily Owens M.D. 

39. Brad Fraser (1959)

Playwright

Canadian playwright known for the scathing and blunt, yet humorous, tone of his works. Among his more famous plays are Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love and...

40. Randy Ferbey (1959)

Canadian Curler

Revered former Canadian curler who won four World Championships and six Canadian Championships. He is a member of the famous "Ferbey Four" team, who won four Briers from 2001 to...

41. Carmen Rasmusen (1985)

Canadian Reality Television Part

Canadian singer known for her sixth place finish on the second season of American Idol.

42. Dion Phaneuf (1985)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Canadian NHL defender who served as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2010 to 2016 before a trade sent him to the Ottawa Senators. He was selected to his first All-Star game...

43. Kreesha Turner (1985)

Canadian Musician

Singer who released the single "Don't Call Me Baby" and was nominated for a 2013 Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.

44. Chandra West (1970)

Canadian Actor

She became known for her breakthrough role as Liz, Val Kilmer's character's wife, in The Salton Sea. She also made appearances in the comedy films I Now Pronounce You Chuck...

45. Tori Anderson (1988)

TV Actress

Best recognized for her starring role as Dr. London Blake on the Teen Nick series Open Heart. She previously held a recurring role on the series The L.A. Complex. In...

46. Michael J. Fox (1961)

Canadian Actor

Best known for starring as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, he later won multiples Emmys for his role on Family Ties. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's at only 29...

47. Tyler Harcott (1972)

TV Show Host

Television host and actor who is perhaps most famous for hosting the first season of The Bachelor Canada as well as Junkyard Wars and Miss America: Countdown to the Crown. As...

48. Darryl Sydor (1972)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Retired defenceman who won Stanley Cups as a member of the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. He made consecutive NHL All-Star games in 1998 and 1999.

49. Gene Principe (1967)

Canadian Sportscaster

Sports journalist known for his work covering the Edmonton Oilers with Sportsnet, where he's become famous for his steady stream of puns during broadcasts.

50. Johnny Boychuk (1984)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL defenseman who was drafted 61st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2002 and traded to the Boston Bruins in 2008.

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