Ontario, Canada

1. George Beverly Shea (1909)

American Musician

Gospel singer and hymn composer who sang with Billy Graham for over sixty years.

2. Robertson Davies (1913)

Canadian Journalist Playwright P

A Canadian novelist, playwright, journalist, and professor, he wrote The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish Trilogy, and The Salterton Trilogy. He also published numerous essays, plays, and works of literary criticism....

3. James Reaney (1926)

Poet

Canadian poet, librettist, dramatist, academic, and three-time recipient of The Governor General's Award. His poetry collections include The Red Heart and Imprecations: The Art of Swearing; his plays include Masks...

4. Lewis Urry (1927)

Canadian Inventor And Chemical E

Canadian chemical engineer who greatly improved battery technology with his lithium and alkaline batteries.

5. Matia Jackett (2003)

Movie Actress

Canadian actress who has appeared in TV series such as Private Eyes and The Expanse. She played the role of Young Eunice in the 2015 film Crimson Peak. She is managed under 10/10 Productions.

6. Walter Gretzky (1938)

Family Member

Father to Hockey's "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. He was also a hockey player growing up who coached his son starting when he was only three years-old by building a home...

7. Sonja Smits (1958)

Canadian Actor

1988 Genie Award-winning Canadian actress who has starred in numerous television series including Falcon Crest, Street Legal and The Eleventh Hour.

8. Armeena Khan (1987)

Canadian Actress And Model

Pakistani-Canadian actress known for her roles in the movies Huff! It's Too Much, Unforgettable, and Bin Roye. She's also appeared in the shows Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hugi, Ishq Parast, and...

9. Isaac Kragten (2002)

Tv Actor

Young actor best known for his portrayal of Agent Otis on the show Odd Squad and in the subsequent film Odd Squad: The Movie.

10. Jae Deen (1994)

Rapper

Muslim rapper who performs with a group called Deen Squad, bringing a new Islamic flavor of hip-hop to the rap game. He started off by doing remixes of popular songs, which...

11. Taylor Abrahamse (1991)

Actor

Canadian actor who rose to fame for his role in the animated series The Future is Wild.

12. Harry Cameron (1890)

Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman

Former defenseman that played for eight different teams during his 21-year career. He won three NHL Stanley Cups and he is regarded by some as the best scoring defensemen in...

13. Brandon Watson (1981)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder who made his MLB debut in 2005 for the Washington Nationals.

14. Gabby Callwood (2002)

Songwriter

Canadian rapper known for her Christian-themed songs. She released her debut EP, Blood of the Lamb, in 2021.

15. Sochitta Sal (1992)

Rapper

Stage name Honey Cocaine, she is a Canadian female rapper signed to the Last Kings record label. Her mixtape, Thug Love, was released in 2013.

16. Liskula Cohen (1972)

Canadian Model

Represented by L.A. Models and Major Model Management New York, she was photographed for the covers of the fashion magazines Cleo, Elle, and Vogue. In addition, she participated in fashion...

17. Robert Manion (1992)

YouTube Star

Writer, performer and creator well known for his work with the group Team Starkid. He later began creating parodies of Disney movies like Frozen and Tangled which went viral for his own Rob Manion channel.

18. Bobby Gunn (1973)

Boxer

Cruiserweight fighter who made his professional debut on February 28, 1989, defeating Richard Palmer by unanimous decision.

19. Lionel Sanders (1988)

Triathlete

Canadian professional triathlete who is best known for winning the 2017 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. 

20. Ephixa (1990)

Music Producer

DJ and music producer who has attracted over 440,000 subscribers to his YouTube by creating dubstep remixes, including his hit remix "Charlie Sheen Bi-Winning," which gained over 9 million views....

21. Jasmine Richards (1990)

Canadian Actor

Best known for roles such as Margaret "Peggy" Dupree in Camp Rock and Margaret in the Canadian TV series Naturally, Sadie. She has also appeared in Disney's Overruled!  

22. Natalie Alyn Lind (1999)

Actress

Actress who landed the starring role as Lauren Strucker in Fox's The Gifted. She also had the recurring roles of Dana on ABC's The Goldbergs and Silver St. Cloud on Gotham. 

23. Isaac Durnford (1998)

Actor

Canadian actor who played the role of Cory Schluter in the television series Dino Dan. He also played the role of Jack Bratcher in the 2007 production of A Dennis...

24. Barry Stock (1974)

Canadian Musician

Lead guitarist of the rock band Three Days Grace, the group known for songs like "Animal I Have Become" and "I Hate Everything About You."

25. Tyler Ardron (1991)

Canadian Rugby Union Player

Tyler Ardron is a Canadian rugby union player who plays for Ospreys. Ardron plays in the back-row but is also capable of providing cover in the second row. Ardron made...

26. Adam Sioui (1982)

All-american College Swimmer Can

Adam Carter Sioui is a former competition swimmer who represented Canada in international events. He was a butterfly and freestyle specialist and was the Canadian national record-holder in the 200-metre...

27. Saucy Sylvia (1921)

Canadian Entertainer

Saucy Sylvia is a Canadian-born American comedienne classically trained pianist singer and radio personality.

28. Tim Coulis (1958)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Timothy W. Coulis is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. Selected in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals Coulis also played for the Minnesota North Stars.

29. John F. Bassett (1939)

Football Club Owner And Tennis P

John F. Bassett was a Canadian professional American football club owner and notable tennis player.

30. Floyd Martin (1929)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Butch Martin is a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics and 1960 Winter Olympics. Martin was a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen who won the...

31. Fred Gabourie (1881)

Art

32. Frank Scarpitti (1960)

Politician

Scarpitti is the mayor of the city of Markham in Ontario Canada. Scarpitti was born in Ontario in 1960. and moved to Markham from Toronto in 1965. He is married...

33. Cynthia Tucker (politician) (Unknow)

Canadian Politician

Cynthia Tucker is a Canadian politician. She represented the electoral district of Mount Lorne in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2002. She was a member of the Yukon...

34. David Breakenridge Read (1823)

Canadian Mayor

David Breakenridge Read was a Canadian lawyer educator author and Mayor of Toronto in 1858. Read was Mayor of Toronto from November 11 1858 to December 31 1858. He served...

35. Logan McGuinness (1987)

Canadian Boxer

Logan McGuinness is a Canadian professional boxer in the Super Featherweight class. He is a local favorite amongst the community in Ontario. He fights out of Orangeville.

36. George F. Rogers (1887)

American Politician

George Frederick Rogers was an American politician from New York.

37. Gordon Thiessen (1938)

Governor Of The Bank Of Canada

Gordon George Thiessen OC was the sixth Governor of the Bank of Canada from 1994 to 2001 succeeding John Crow. He was succeeded by David A. Dodge. Born in South...

38. Alexander McBride (1833)

Canadian Politician

Alexander McBride was the ninth mayor of Calgary Alberta. McBride arrived in Calgary in 1886 and established a hardware store on Stephen Avenue A. McBride and Company. This was Calgary's...

39. Robert Hanbidge (1891)

Canadian Politician

Robert Leith Hanbidge was a Canadian lawyer municipal provincial and federal politician and the 12th Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan.

40. Robert James Manion (1881)

Canadian Politician

Robert James Manion PC MC was leader of the Conservative Party of Canada from 1938 until 1940. Of Irish Catholic descent Manion studied medicine at Queen's University Kingston Ontario and...

41. John Dennis Corriveau (1941)

Catholic Bishop

John Dennis Corriveau OFM Cap is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He serves as the sixth and current Bishop of Nelson.

42. William C. Smith (politician) (1875)

Canadian Politician

Cunningham Smith was a provincial politician from Alberta Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus...

43. W. W. Hiltz (1873)

Canadian Politician

sley Bill Hiltz was Mayor of Toronto from January 1924 – January 1925. During his term he introduced time clocks for Toronto city workers. He had a son and grandson...

44. Russ Jones (1942)

Canadian Writer

Russ Jones is a Canadian novelist illustrator and magazine editor active in the publishing and entertainment industries over a half-century best known as the creator of the magazine Creepy for...

45. Albert Joseph Wallace (1853)

American Politician

Albert Joseph Wallace was the 25th Lieutenant Governor of California from 1911 to 1915. He was a Republican. He was president of the California Anti-Saloon League for a number of...

46. William L. Walsh (1857)

Canadian Politician

Legh Walsh KC was a Canadian lawyer and judge. He served as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from 1931 to 1936. Walsh was born in that portion of the...

47. Bruce McCaffrey (1938)

Teacher Investment Consultant

Bruce Robert McCaffrey was a politician in the Ontario Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1987 as a Progressive Conservative and was a cabinet...

48. Elizabeth Hess (1953)

Canadian Actor

Elizabeth Hess is a Canadian actress best known for playing mother Janet Darling on the long-running American sitcom Clarissa Explains It All. She has also appeared on an episode of...

49. William Archibald Rae (1875)

Canadian Politician

Archibald Rae was a businessman and provincial level politician from Alberta Canada. He was born in Thedford Ontario.

50. David Boswell (Unknow)

Cartoonist

David E. Boswell is a comic book writer and artist illustrator and photographer based in Vancouver British Columbia who has worked in the comics industry. He is the creator of...

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