Reaction To The Ultimate List of Famous Canadian Actors

[@heidibrenner6106]

Kiefer Sutherland is Donald Sutherland’s son. His grandfather is Tommy Douglas who is a Canadian Hero for his role in being responsible for our national health insurance programme.

[@at_brunch3852]

Indeed a hero genius.

[@sylvieyfilion7400]

we can't forgot his mother as well

[@randyspence6253]

Tommy Douglas was also famous for his supporting of eugenics. He also thought that mentally ill people and homosexuals were defective, feeling they should be institutionalized. Far from being. Also Shirley Douglas was banned for entering the United States because of her involvement with the Black panther s. She was caught running weapons

[@GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank]

As we watch Doug Ford and the provincial conservatives dismantle his hard work and privatise healthcare in Ontario.

[@CathySinclair]

​@@sylvieyfilion7400Absolutely, Shirley Douglass shouldn't be left off the list

[@dawnknox4640]

This list left out all the great First Nation actors such as, Adam Beach-Wind Talkers, Graham Green & Tantoo Cardinal- Dances with Wolves, Tom Jackson Actor & singer - North of 60, Gordon Tootoosis- Legends of the Fall just to name a few .

[@robjohnson5872]

Chief Dan George starred in Clint Eastwood's movie - The Outlaw Josey Wales and received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Little Big Man where he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman. Plus he was a real Chief. How cool.

[@coronis03]

Yaas!

[@ecampbell5837]

Few of them can be ignored bcs of their criminal activities.

[@HBKCommish]

@@ecampbell5837 Well couldn't of been anything serious seeing how a quick Google search mentions nothing of crimes being committed by any of them.

[@christinelafromboise6731]

⁠@@HBKCommishthat’s because none of them have committed crimes. ecampbell is just a racist troll who likely lives in his mothers basement talking sh** about people who have succeeded in life. Poor guy is just in the basement crying his wee eyes out. 🥸🤡

[@MWish999]

I know others have mentioned him, but he is one of my all-time favourite actors. Christopher Plummer is the only Canadian to have received an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards. He has also received a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Since 1959, he was in 115+ movies (10+ for voice, 1 documentary and 2 shorts), 50+ TV shows, and 20+ theatre productions. On top of all that Christopher Plummer has been in 4 video games.

[@kevingoodlad6872]

Walter Huston, ...

[@GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank]

He is one of my favorites.

[@jethro1963]

Most of those named were from American movies or US TV shows. There are a large number of Canadian actors who are well known for Canadian shows that have done well internationally like Murdoch Mysteries, Heartland, Red Green etc and other series and films: Paul Gross, Yannick Bisson, Matt Frewer, Graham Greene, Patrick McKenna, Bruce Greenwood, Eric Peterson, Colin Mochrie, Will Sasso, Elliot Page, Amber Marshall, Wendy Crewson and the late great Wendel Meldrum to name a very few

[@margaretjames6494]

@@jethro1963 The Sound of Music was a pretty big American movie!

[@JudyPitcher]

​@evakatrinaaAmanda Plummer was also recently in Star Trek Picard.

[@andrewdonatelli6953]

Pretty good list. Some notable missing names are Tommy Chong, Nathan Fillion, Jay Baruchel, Christopher Plummer, Phil Hartman, Elliott Page, Corey Haim, Tom Green, Cobie Smulders. Victor Garber and Mary Pickford.

[@TheCstrzepek]

Very deserving additions

[@lazylank]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice Elliot Paige missing from the list. Also, how did I forget about Tommy Chong, Nathan Fillion, Christopher Plummer, Jay Baruchel and Phil Hartman? Good job on you for coming up with this list.

[@cinmor7843]

Also Anna Silk (Lost Girl)

[@andrewdonatelli6953]

@@lazylankThey had Rae Daen Chong but not Tommy Chong. Crazy! Christopher Plummer would have been knighted if he had been British.

[@lazylank]

@@andrewdonatelli6953 Yeah, that's actually kind of funny! And yes, I know Christopher Plummer was part of the older generation, but there is no denying he was one of the most prolific actors of his generation. So many movies that spanned decades. You're right, he absolutely would have been knighted.

[@VeeElBee59]

From my region of Canada a couple of old time actors who were missed are Raymond Burr who was a well known Canadian actor best known for playing the title role in the TV series Perry Mason, and Chief Dan George who was a 1971 Academy Award nominee for best supporting actor in Little Big Man.

[@lesliegolding7159]

Raymond Burr was also Ironside.

[@christophermerlot3366]

How could they forget Christopher Plummer? And Donald Sutherland has had long career and was in several great movies in the 1970s: Klute, Don't Look Now etc. Paul Gross from Due South is Canadian. Fitting that he played a Mountie on the show. And if you go back to the silent film era, Mary Pickford was from Toronto. She was known as 'America's Sweetheart. She was also one of the founders of United Artists film studio.

[@hoodatdare7039]

MARY PICFORD WAS ALLSO INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF THE OSCERS

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Sarah Polley is another big one that was missed. And Sarah Chalke as well, though less known.

[@turtlesoup3624]

A glaring omission

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Maybe they just wanted to use current or living actors?

[@turtlesoup3624]

@@ShuffleUpandDeal32 currently living

[@CretanBull]

Keifer Sutherland is Donald Sutherland's son. His mum was also an actress named Shirley Douglas. HIs grandfather (Shirley's dad) was Tommy Douglas, who was responsible for introducing publicly-funded healthcare to Canada.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Which has destroyed our country. We have high taxes and we receive subpar healthcare and our wait times are horrific. What a legacy. 🤡

[@CretanBull]

@@JesusFriedChrist Hahaha! Ok!

[@JesusFriedChrist]

⁠@@CretanBullHahaha it’s not funny, we actually do live is a shithoke leftist country hahaha still not funny and it’s not ok either hahaha 🥴

[@andynieuwenhuis7833]

​@@JesusFriedChrist OUR Healthcare is BETTER Than, North Korea, Pakistan, even Than the States. Just getting a broken Arm fixed in the States will set You back, over $ 1,500. You DON'T You move into North Kore.

[@carolmurphy7572]

William Shatner grew up in Montreal and is very vocal about being Canadian. I remember your reaction to the Molson Canadian commercials and that the "I AM CANADIAN" rant, was a favourite of yours. William Shatner performed his own "I AM CANADIAN" rant at the "Just For Laughs" Festival in Montreal. It's fantastic! I think you'd enjoy it!

[@turtlesoup3624]

What I like is he never became an American-Canadian .. many do for convenience

[@reesebn38]

He is so funny!

[@johndoh5479]

And he never applied for duel US citizenship when it became available (up to a few decades ago you couldn’t apply for US citizenship without giving up your birth citizenship). A lot of Canadian performers did, but I always respected those that didn’t (eg. Shatner, John Candy, Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, etc.) even though it would’ve been advantageous for tax reasons, especially.

[@melodybaker458]

William Shatner was a well known Shakespearean actor.....long before Star Trek.

[@reesebn38]

He was Christopher Plummers understudy at the Stratford Festival.@@melodybaker458

[@liambible2504]

I’ve always found it funny that AGT is hosted by a Canadian, a German, a Colombian And a Brit.

[@dermotfenworth1947]

Art Linkletter, Jennifer Tilly, Rich Little, Glen Ford (Father to Superman in Original Superman films), Conrad Bain (Father Different Strokes), Yvonne-De-Carlo (Mother Munsters Series), Marc Singer (V 1983 Mini-Series) ,Shannon Tweed (wife to Gene Simmons)

[@edwardlongshanks827]

The video also missed the likes of Graham Greene, one of a number of First Nations actors. You might remember him from the _Red Green Show_ as Edgar, the guy who was always blowing things up. He has had a long career with roles in such films as _Dances with Wolves, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Grey Owl, The Green Mile, Twilight Saga: New Moon,_ and _Wind River._ Lauren Holly is an American-born actress who was married to Jim Carrey for one year and to a Canadian investment banker for 13. She took Canadian citizenship in 2008 and lives in Ontario. She was in the films _Dumb and Dumber, Sabrina,_ and _Turbelence,_ and in such TV series as _Picket Fences_ and _NCIS._ There are twin brothers Shawn Ashmore and Aaron Ashmore. Shawn was Iceman in four _X-men_ movies. Aaron was in the likes of _Smallville_ and the science fiction series _Killjoys._

[@loismackenzie-tk1dt]

Chief Dan George was also a Fist Nations actor. He acted with Clint Eastwood. He was quite funny.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

@@loismackenzie-tk1dt Before his role in _The Outlaw Josey Wales,_ Chief Dan George was in _Little Big Man_ with Dustin Hoffman. For that role he was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor.

[@sandymcgill1910]

Graham Green was also in Die Hard 3

[@shonaboufford7342]

I knew she married Jim Carey but I had no idea she got her Canadian citizenship. That's cool. She's hilarious in Down Periscope

[@tbroda2351]

I'll always remember Lauren Holly in All My Children...I'm not sure, but she may have gotten her start there.

[@WhynottBelieve]

Scotty, "James Dohan" is also a decorated Canadian war hero wounded on D day, of all days. He is missing a finger as a result and has almost always managed to hide it in filming. Thank you for your service!!! I know this because I am a Canadian military history buff and my first name happens to be Scott so when ever anyone would say to me " BEAM ME UP "which now seems like a gazillion times lol. I would share with them this story. Oh and I don't know, because I have never seen the stupid movie.

[@cathyruta7518]

Michael Cera and Wll Arnett were both brilliant in Arrested Development, one of the best tv Series ever made. ( The original run, not the attempted 10-years later reboot). If you haven't seen Schitts Creek, that's also brilliant..

[@twisted2846]

Kim Coates, Barry Pepper, Bruce Greenwood, Colm Feore, Robbie & Stephen Amell, Shawn & Aaron Ashmore, Patrick J. Adams, Michael Ironside, Joshua Jackson, Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion, Elias Koteas, Alexander Ludwig, Sarah Polley, Saul Rubinek, Tracy Spiridakos, Serinda Swan, Michael Wincott, Katheryn Winnick, Taylor Kitsch ........etc. Just to name a few

[@Pam-56]

You have to watch Schitt’s creek if haven’t already. It’s so good. Completely filmed in Canada too

[@lorenabort9717]

Yes!!!!

[@opposethenorm79]

Without a doubt! WATCH THIS SHOW!

[@michellerobin5461]

I’ve binged this show probably 4 or 5 times now… it truly never gets old!!! Love it so damn much! Daaavidd!!!

[@kaubouy]

I'm guessing the title famous means known in the USA. There are more great Canadian actors but are more likely known in Canada because of their great work here. And it is sad that the famous indigenous peoples that pursued an acting career are not listed. Rez Dogs has done well in the States and I can think of at least two Canadian indigenous actors in it.

[@joanned9584]

Graham Greene, probably one of the more successful Indigenous Actors, he was nominated for an Academy Award for "Dances with Wolves". Paul Gross is tremendously talented as actor, director, producer... saw him this year in Stratford, Ontario stage production of King Lear, he was amazing.

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

Don't forget Graham's marvelous role on the Red Green show, as the explosives "expert". Gordon Pinsent was there too--I served him dinner once.

[@Maddrabbit1930]

Graham Green was a legend here before Hollywood stole him!.. jk. He still does Canadian TV, and we love to claim him as pure Canadian 😉🍻

[@pjperdue1293]

Yesterday I saw a magazine about the Barbie movie at the store checkout. I saw the movie and I loved it, but this (American) magazine listed both Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu as "all American". They're both Canadian. This is constantly frustrating to us, like having a talented Scottish actor listed as "English".

[@ashbradford]

At least Scotland and England are both in the UK. Calling Canadian actors American is way worse.

[@rhusradicans2122]

@@ashbradford But Canada & the USA are in North America and are neighbours, so it's about the same, IMHO :) :)

[@ashbradford]

@@rhusradicans2122 North America is a continent that has more than just Canada and the US in it. You've taken my example, and basically turned it into "I can call people from England French because they're all from Europe, so it's basically the same thing right?".

[@marvinsulzer8258]

@@ashbradford Yeah but you’re forgetting a minor detail called war and conquest and history. English and Scots have a far more hostile history. The war of 1812 was a minor skirmish in comparison. Besides, Scots sound nothing like Brits. Listening to Simu Liu, most people will think he’s American from Southern California. Listen to a Scot… it’s very clear

[@cheryla7480]

Donald Sutherland is a Canadian icon. Kiefer is his son. His mother was Shirley Douglas, a Canadian actress. She was the daughter of Tommy Douglas ( former premier of Saskatchewan ). The man who was responsible for bringing Canada universal health care!

[@mitchellcox9002]

Donald was on the original Mash movie. Excellent actor

[@RickMcFarlane-l2m]

My favourite role of his was Oddball in Kelly's heros. The range of characters that man has played (and played well) is amazing

[@coronis03]

Love ❤️

[@JesusFriedChrist]

The universal healthcare!!! That we pay incredibly high taxes for to receive an incredibly poor service with horrific wait times to wait for the poor quality of service. Socialist healthcare has been a disaster, just as every single other socialist policies always end up being. Bringing up our healthcare is not a good thing. It’s something you should be ashamed of. It’s a fucking joke.

[@d.matthews3103]

Pamela Anderson was born in Ladysmith, BC, here on Vancouver Island. Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling were both born in London, Ontario. There are some actors/actresses omitted because they didn’t have quite the huge type of profile in the movie industry but were busy actors with impressive lists of credits nonetheless, ie. the late Christopher Plummer, the late Donnelly Rhodes, Nicholas Campbell, Ian Tracey, Anna Paquin, Joshua Jackson, Andrea Martin, Wendy Crewson etc. What many non-Canadians may not realise is how many Canadians work in the US film industry and entertainment business. There are thousands of Canadians working for a variety of US film and television production companies as well as freelancing.

[@reesebn38]

I'm from London Ontario and a lot of famous actors are from London. Like Victor Garber, Kate Nelligan, Hume Cronyn, John Kapelos, Lolita Davidovich.

[@d.matthews3103]

@@reesebn38 Yes, I can’t believe I forgot about them and I lived in London for a few years too! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kokanee2010a]

andrea martin was born in Maine not canada she took canadian citizenship

[@d.matthews3103]

@@kokanee2010a Thank you for the info. At least she took out citizenship and lives in TO part-time. Apparently she’s also good friends with Marilyn Denis. 😊👍🏻

[@philster6383]

@@reesebn38 I am London also but I thought Rachel McAdams was from St. Thomas

[@Elke_KB]

Simu Liu was in a tv show Kim's Convenience. Rae Dawn is Tommy Chong's daughter. Kim Catrell was in the first Police Academy movie. Kiefer is Donald's son, (Kiefer's grandfather was Canadian politician Tommy Douglas "father of healthcare". Elisha Cuthbert was on Popular Mechanics for Kids with Jay Baruchel when they were like 12 years old. A few missing Joshua Jackson, Victor Garber, Gordon Pinsent, Christopher Plummer, Phil Hartman, Nathan Fillion.

[@kokanee2010a]

kim catrell was in the first porky's she was the young gym teacher at angel beach high school , elisha cuthbert was a friend of my niece when she lived in Calgary

[@Elke_KB]

@@kokanee2010a I forgot about Porky's LOL. My brother-in-law is related to Dan Ackroyd (distantly).

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

I’m a hit confused as to why Graham Greene is not on the list? I think he has over 100 credits? He is on Canadas walk of fame, he has Gemini awards, at least one Grammy and was Oscar nominated for one of the biggest movies of its decade. I doubt there are many countries where he wouldn’t be recognized. Tantoo Cardinal also has a huge list of credits and is a member of the Order of Canada for her contribution to the performing arts.

[@JasonKucherawy]

Us Canadians adore Ryan Reynolds. He does a lot for charities here.

[@lazylank]

He's a fantastic role model! I greatly admire and respect him.

[@reallymysterious4520]

One oh so obvious one which was missed was Steve Smith - star of the Red Green Show !!! Also Gordon Pinsent who passed away last year

[@jimdempsey7129]

Michael J Fox, Donald Sutherland, Keanu Reeves

[@marydavis5234]

Keanu Reeves was born Lebanon and moved to Canada in his teenage years.

[@anniemae62]

Margot Kidder was in Amityville Horror. Lorne Green was also in Bonanza. Allan Thicke was also in Growing Pains and is Robin Thicke's dad. Catherine O'hara is also in Schitt's Creek.

[@paulsmith9208]

I knew most of them. Gordon pinsent was a good Canadian actor. He played in The Shipping News with Kevin Spacey. Christopher Plummer also.

[@festidious2644]

I added Gordon in a comment to another reactor and someone replied that he was actually Irish (I think). I do believe he spent his latter days here though. Check out my Christopher Plummer comment.

[@paulsmith9208]

@@festidious2644 Gordon Pinsent was born in Grand falls, Newfoundland. He did mostly movies here in Canada. I know he lived in Toronto where he died this year

[@festidious2644]

@@paulsmith9208 I stand corrected; your reply reminded me that I got the wrong guy. It was Pierce Brosnan who I was thinking of. Totally mixed up...thank you.

[@festidious2644]

@@paulsmith9208 I believe that he was on many Red Green episodes and I loved his performance in Away From Her.

[@paulsmith9208]

@@festidious2644 Yes Gordon was on Red Green

[@denisesf5]

Great clip...thankyou for sharing. The hit the mark pretty good this time...but missed the ICONIC Christopher Plummer...the dad in The Sound Of Music. Cpt. von Trapp!!❤❤❤

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Rae Dawn Chong is Cheech and Chongs Tommy Chongs daughter. Keifer is Donalds son and grew up in Nova Scotia. Scott Speedman should be on that list as should the unofficial King of Newfoundland himself Gordon Pinsent

[@HellYeah-qy1cx]

Aka the codfadder

[@lpeterson2336]

Rae was in The Quest For Fire.

[@steveholt]

Keifer didn't grow up in NS, He grew up in the east end of Toronto. Him and his twin sister Rachel lived with their mother Shirley Douglas. I went to school with Keifer and still friends with him. He went down to NS to film Bay boy when he was 15 then drove don to NY to live with his dad and got the part in The lost boys.

[@mrburns91]

One thing I've noticed is that Canadian humour is really appreciated in movies.

[@YOSHIrocks420]

one notable actor they left off this list is the great Christopher Plummer 🇨🇦 . Crazy since he was one of the most remarkable actors of his time . Love your videos keep up the good work.

[@kflowersmith]

LOVE Ryan Reynolds. You should look up the video for the song "Canada Loves You Back" that Steven Page wrote and sang when Ryan Reynolds was awarded the Governor General's Performing Arts Award.

[@CathySinclair]

I just watched the film Ordinary Magic, starring a teenage Ryan Reynolds, and set in Paris, Ontario The movie also stars fellow Canadian Paul Anka.

[@melodybaker458]

I cried the first time I watched Canada loves you back....Ryan Reynolds, for many people will be remembered fondly for giving back to the country he loves.

[@renees1211]

Ryan is a hoot. I follow him on Instagram and he's always posting hilarious vids, often with famous friends.

[@linz2623]

I'm from Canada and I recognise every single one of these actors. Very proud Canadian here!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Izzybauble]

Going back to the 1960’s…..Raymond Burr in “Perry Mason”, followed by his series “Ironside” in the 70’s. I expect I’m one of the few who remember him, but at the time he was one of a very few Canadians on tv.

[@jethro1963]

Why would you be among the few to remember him, Raymond Burr was very famous

[@Izzybauble]

Thank you….just my age speaking for me. Delighted with your reply. Thank you. Loved Raymond Burr!

[@SheilaEnglish2]

Surprised they missed Christopher Plummer and Eliot Page. There were some of the younger female actors who I didn’t know at all. I think they were in shows I haven’t seen.

[@sparkswood9540]

Who is Elliot Page. Never heard of this dude. Can you name some of the movies he was in. Was he in Saving private Ryan, Or Shawshank redemption, or some other movie like that???

[@Vermie22]

@@sparkswood9540the umbrella academy

[@YvesMatson]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Page@@sparkswood9540

[@marydavis5234]

@@sparkswood9540 Eliot page was known as Ellen page before the change.

[@edwardsaulnier892]

That list is missing some renowned Canadian actors such as Christopher Plummer (Sound of Music), Raymond Burr (Perry Mason -- Series and Movie), Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves), Chief Dan George, and many more.

[@susanmacdonald4288]

Ryan Reynolds is hilarious! His "feud" with Hugh Jackman is epic...I just watched their "Truce" video, and snort-laughed.

[@canadianmike626]

They missed quite a few, like Christopher Plummer, Fay Wray, Mary Pickford, Ivan Reitman even The Rock is Canadian. If you are Canadian, you know Canadian actors and musicians you like. You look them up, and when they do Canadian interviews, they alway proudly proclaim their Canadian identity. Donald Sutherland spent much of time in England acting instead of going to Hollywood, and from England, he ended up acting in Hollywood. He has had an amazing career and is a legend.😊

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Duane Johnson could not BE any more American. He did spend time up north, hes got an infamous photo when he was a "Sun boy", but he was born in California.

[@robjohnson5872]

You might be be confusing Dwane with his Father "Rocky Johnson" from good old Nova Scotia. Professional wrestler in both Canada and the US. Went to school with his cousin.

[@CathySinclair]

Let's not forget Jay Baruchel, Nathan Fillian, Graham Green, Megan Follows, and recent Oscar winner Sarah Polley.

[@renees1211]

Ya, the Rock is NOT Canadian. His father is.

[@Deborah-so8mv]

And if you don’t know an actor from Canada, a Canadian will tell you.

[@ontarioyamon]

I would HIGHLY recommend you watch Schitt’s Creek!!! Eugene Levy and his son Dan (an absolute gem!) and his daughter is in it too! and Catharine O’Hara … need I say more! It is fantastic! I cried when the series ended.

[@djsmithe]

The look on your face when you learned Pam Anderson was Canadian was priceless.

[@lazylank]

Three additional names to point out that I was surprised were not on this list: 1. As many people have point out in the comments, there is a number of Indigenous actors that did not make the list, and one name I would add among them is Chief Dan George. He was in many older Westerns, like "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and "Little Big Man" He was also a real Chief. 2. Eliiot Page (formerly known as Ellen Paige prior to his transition). He hasn't done any acting as far as I know as Elliot, but as Ellen he was in "Inception" and "Juno" among many other roles. 3. Tatiana Maslany. She was on "Orphan Black" and "Heartland", but most recently starred as "She-Hulk". P.S. I absolutely love and respect Ryan Reynolds.

[@debracook8859]

Hahah I love your reaction Mert. All Canadians know this, but it’s so wonderful to be reminded. I’m so proud of our Canadian talent. We are well represented south of the boarder, just not well acknowledged.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

Lorne Greene was Commander Adama in the original _Battlestar Galactica_ that first aired in 1978. He is probably more famous for being Ben Cartwright in the western series _Bonanza_ which ran for 14 seasons between Sep 1959 to Jan 1973 and had 431 episodes. Tricia Helfer was in the much superior remake of _Battlestar Galactica,_ playing the Cylon known as Number Six.

[@annoyed707]

And probably 1/3 of the main cast were Canadian.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

@@annoyed707 Of the twelve actors and actresses who appeared in more than 50 episodes of Battlestar Galactica, only 6 were not born in Canada and one of those, Grace Park, grew up in Vancouver from the age of 22 months old and is a Canadian citizen.

[@dosmundos3830]

@@edwardlongshanks827 that's a lot of words just to say 1/2 the cast was Canadian lol

[@edwardlongshanks827]

@@dosmundos3830 I thought it was interesting. Only three of the 12 are US born and raised.

[@dosmundos3830]

@@edwardlongshanks827 that is interesting, and yet you opted instead to say a whole lot of words that just meant 1/2 of the cast are Canadian lol

[@alexisblackburn4262]

James Doohan not only stormed the beaches of Normandy, but then went on to star in one of the most successful sci-fi series in television history, which was funded and pushed forward by none other than Lucile Ball.

[@CheryleThomas]

Kiefer is Donald's son

[@standing0]

Pamela Anderson lives in Ladysmith, BC on Vancouver Island....Lady smith, exactly.

[@kevinstruke1031]

That was really frikkin' uncool.

[@maryjanegibson7743]

Leslie Nielsen's brother, Erik Nielsen, was a Member of Parliament and Deputy Prime MInister of Canada in the 80's.

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

My Dad was an MP at that time and though Erik was even funnier then Leslie (also my Dad's name).

[@pvdogs2]

Kristen Kreuk (Smallville) most recently played a lawyer on a Canadian TV show filmed in Manitoba (Burden of Truth). We really enjoyed this show. Ray Dawn Chong is Tommy Chong's (Cheech and Chong) daughter. Yes, Elisha Cuthbert was in '24' . She played Canadian Kiefer Sutherland's daughter. Jason Priestly was recently in a show filmed in Toronto (Private Eyes). It just ended after 5 seasons. Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies) is Canadian. The 3rd MBFGW) is about to be released. Catherine O'Hare and Eugene Levy (and his 2 children) were both on the TV series Shitt's Creek. A great show!!

[@samquovadis]

The list missed out two of Canada's greatest actors, Gordon Pinsent and Christopher Plummer. I believe Rick Moranis was overlooked, too. Maury Chaykin, Grahme Greene, Gil Bellows, Phil Hartmann, Jay Baruchel, Yannick Bisson. From old Hollywood there is Walter Pidgeon, Glenn Ford, Raymond Burr, Yvonne De Carlo, Marie Dressler, Deanna Durbin, Walter Huston, June Havoc, Ruby Keeler, Florence Lawrence (first movie star), Mary Pickford ("America's Sweetheart"), Norma Shearer. Louis B. Mayer was Canadian. As was Mack Sennett ("The King of Comedy").

[@geographyinaction7814]

Christopher Plummer, Paul Gross, Kevin Durand, Kim Coates...there are many more!

[@edralphy]

So many I didn’t know that were Canadian! Then again I haven’t had cable vision or watched TV in about 20 years. ALSO SO NICE not to have the list numbered. They are all truly amazing! Ha they are Canadian after all!! 🤣🇨🇦🤣

[@Oddworld2024]

I must say I am quite proud of our amazing actors/actresses. We have some amazingly great talents from our country. Thanks to every actor who still gushes about our beautiful country and sharing their roots with the world. And sharing thier pride for Canada still. Many may have moved to other countries over the years, but they always remember where they came from. And never shy from saying they are Canadian. We love all you actors. Thanks for putting the fun into our lives and allowing us to enjoy adventures through your visions.

[@robjohnson5872]

Donald Sutherland's filmography is matched by few other actors. He has played leading roles in many, many movies.

[@CollPaterson]

Bless your soul for your lovely comments about the character of our Canadian actors/performers. Love listening to your commentary...my Mom was born in Belfast ❤

[@mass4552]

Good list. Still a lot of Canadian actors missing but it would easily take a day to get to them all.

[@alicerobb5924]

They are Canadian and you’ll find them and other Canadian celebrities (such as Keanu Reeves, Michael J Fox, Rachel McAdams, John Candy etc..) are known to be the most friendly and humble celebrities known.

[@juiceybrucey3475]

I’m Canadian and proud of all of these folks… even the annoying ones like Seth Rogen and Will Arnett, lol! There were only 2 younger female actors that I didn’t recognize. Also yes, the Sutherland’s are father/son. Was hoping for a bigger reaction to both John Candy and Lorne Greene but I guess the host just doesn’t know them like I did. There are so many more that didn’t make the list, SCTV’ers Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas immediately come to mind. Fun list and video!

[@pvdogs2]

Simu Liu did a great 'I am Canadian' speech at the 2022 Juno Awards. It was a take on the ' I am Joe, I am Canadian' Molson Canadian beer commercial.

[@kathleentipton1193]

And Simu Liu was great in Kim's Convenience

[@petersickles]

You should do a list of TV shows and movies made in Canada. You'd be blown away.

[@ilija7788]

If you like Michael Cera, then you'd love Arrested Development. It's where he became famous. One of the funniest tv series ever.

[@robjohnson5872]

Which makes Will Arnett yet another Canadian actor not mentioned (that I noticed) - also of Arrested Development - hilarious.

[@chrismccarthy1455]

As mentioned below, this is probably half the list. The amount of American shows filmed in Toronto and Vancouver over the years provide dozens, at least, of Canadian actors who have been on US TV. Brent Butt, had a couple of movies, was a coroner on the X-Files, Gabrielle Miller was arrested as the prime suspect in a murder on NCIS, to name one. Not sure who compiled the list, but there are giants in this industry missing, household names. Graham Greene, Tom Jackson and Christopher Plummer not being included is a tremendous oversight.

[@renees1211]

Yup, Pamela Anderson just lives down the road a bit from me in Ladysmith. She is currently renovating her home that she inherited from her grandparents on the waterfront here. She is a sweetheart and has already contributed her (and her ex-husband's) time to local animal shelters in the neighbourhood. P.S. Schitt's Creek is something you should definitely put on your Must-Watch List! There is a reason it swept all the awards, even in the USA...

[@sarahtonen4873]

Yes Donald Sutherland is Keifer Sutherland's dad. If Elisha Cuthbert played his daughter in 24, then yes, both leading roles were played by Canadians. Also, Carrie Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves are Canadian which means both the leading actor in the Matrix are Canadian. Actors and comedians are one of Canada's major exports

[@karenkaus3746]

Raymond Burr, Phil Hartman, Victor Garber, Nathan Fillion, Corey Haim, Gil Bellows, Dave Thomas, Conrad Bain,. On the show 24, there were MANY Canadians in the cast as well as the main director

[@chrish6001]

Bruce Greenwood has appeared in many films and TV series. He portrayed president John F. Kennedy in Thirteen Days. He played Captain Christopher Pike in J. J. Abrams's Star Trek reboot series. He even was the main character in Nowhere Man, a one season TV program. You'd probably recognize Lorne Cardinal if you looked up his photo. He's been in so many things. You might have seen Tantoo Cardinal in Dances With Wolves and Legends of the Fall among other productions.

[@ritchiedube]

Raymond Burr, Mary Pickford, Christopher Plummer Dean McDermott..

[@ellendurkee5444]

They missed Mary Pickford, Raymond Burr, Tommy Chong, Neve Campbell, Phil Hartman, Tom Green, Graham Greene, Anna Paquin, Elliot Page, Christopher Plumber and a bunch more..

[@catherineday951]

Neve Campbell was in there

[@David-ng7cr]

John Candy

[@Aughtel]

As Shatner, elegantly put it, "And yes, i have been where no man has gone before BUT...i was in Mexico and her father gave me permission! My name is William Shatner, and I am Canadian!"

[@jomojojo6603]

Pamela Anderson is famous for being Canadian. When she was a teenager, she was on the screen at a Canadian football game because she was so cute. A talent scout was at the game and tracked her down. She made 2 posters for a Canadian beer. From there, she got a bit part on a sitcom, then to Playboy, then to superstardom with Baywatch. There are a few Native actors who aren't on this list.

[@jethro1963]

I'd call Home Improvement a little more than a sitcom. :)

[@PrisonerOfReidsMind]

Lots of great names missed, as said by others in the comments, but my personal favourite is someone who's not super well known. She kind of flies under the radar as a TV actress. Missy Peregrym. I first learned of her in 2010 when she starred in Rookie Blue (although it turns out I had seen her in a few shows before that (1 ep of Tru Calling, 6 eps of Heroes, and main role in Reaper). And since 2018 she's had a main role on FBI (and guest spots on the spin offs). I adore her! Another one of those Canadian actors whose personality just embodies the stereotype. She's just so kind and sweet. She deserves way more attention/recognition than she gets.

[@Kryten428]

Leslie Neilsen was a comedic genius who loved anything to do with farts. His tombstone even has "Let er Rip " on it. His brother was a 30 year member of parliament and the Deputy Prime Minister from 1984 to 1986). Two brothers, drastically different career paths.

[@colinmacvicar2507]

Dan Aykroyd and John Candy are my favourites on this list.

[@eleanorlamont7375]

Lorne Greene was "Pa" (the father)on the TV show Bonanza!

[@margaretjames6494]

He was "Pa" his 3 boys, including Little Joe (Michael Landon) who went on to be "Pa" on Little House on the Prairie! Nothing to do with being Canadian, I just always thought that was funny.

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Lorne Greene was also a CBC news broadcaster during WWll. He certainly had the voice for it.

[@emerybonner7973]

Eugene Levy and his son Dan played two of the lead roles in Schitts Creek. In the show, Eugene's character is the father of Dan's character

[@janyshendrickson3833]

That's a pretty good list but there are a ton of people omitted. Very surprised the list missed someone who is arguable the most awarded Canadian actor: Mr. Christopher Plummer (the only Canadian winner of the Triple Crown of Acting) But, going way back to even the non-talking movies, there have been many famous actors and actresses. Whether Americans knew these people were Canadian, probably not. Here's a small list: Mary Pickford (known as "America's Sweetheart" during the silent picture era) Norma Shearer (The Divorcee) Yvonne DeCarlo (The 10 Commandments) Raymond Massey (Arsnic and Old Lace) Barbara Parkins (Valley of the Dolls) Walter Pidgeon (Mrs Miniver) Glenn Ford (Gilda) John Ireland (All the King's Men) Girdon Pinset (The Shipping News) Raymond Burr (Perry Mason) Michael Sarrazin (They Shoot Horses Don't They?) Anna Paquin (The Piano) Arthur Hill (The Andromeda Strain) Victor Garber (Argo) John Vernon (Dirty Harry) John Colicos (The Changling) Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) Sarah Polley (My Life Without Me) Tommy Chong (Up in Smoke, Cheech & Chong) And so many, many more ...

[@GarthKlein]

Almost any list will have to omit many Canadians. Marie Dressler, John Qualen, Mack Sennet, Hume Cronyn, and Deanna Durbin to name just a few. Let's not forget Florence Lawrence, the first movie star. Canadians were instrumental in the creation of the Hollywood film industry.

[@GarthKlein]

It is , perhaps, worth noting that, of the first four best actress Oscars, three were won by Canadians.

[@SusanMiddleton1]

Good list!

[@checklistcorner1669]

Gosling and Reynolds!! We've got the Ryan's...lol. Love your reactions to some of the people that you didn't realize were Canadian. I've heard so many things about how sweet and kind Keanu Reeves is. Love him!! This is a great list with a lot of talented actors/actresses.

[@ronodowd5724]

Lorne Greene was in the old Battlestar Galactica he used to have a nature program and was on bonanza with Michael Landen

[@melodychapman9185]

Keifer Sutherland is Donald’s son… Pamela Anderson is from B/C too. Good list of talent!

[@terrygaudio1053]

Ryan Reynolds and Catherine O'Hara ( most known for the Mom on Home Alone) recently were awarded Governor General Awards, some of our highest civilian honours. Each were also honoured with their own song. Ryan : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pInYnaZ5ipaam8k Catherine : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC6n2d5ith5l80.

[@smith041958]

Chistopher Plummer, Chief Dan George, Mary Pickford, Michael Ironside, Graham Greene, Glenn Ford, Yvonne De Carlo, Walter Huston, Conrad Bain, Fay Wray, Raymond Burr, John Ireland, Walter Pidgeon, Raymond Massey, Hume Cronyn, John Vernon, Victor Jory, Michael Sarrazin, Gordon Pinsent, Gene Lockhart.....

[@mamawnamidreviews9978]

This Canadian is extremely proud of Ryan Reynolds. He truly cares about his family, country and more. He's done a lot for many charities! I had to edit this because i was just thinking that you looked like Michael Cera when you asked!

[@ChristopherHought-m7w]

Dave Foley....Dave Thomas... Amy Jo Johnson (the original pink power ranger, as well stars in a cop drama). Phil Hartman..... Joshua Jackson.... Jay baruchel....Victor Garber.... Christopher Plummer....Tommy Chong.... Nathan Fillion....Cory Haim and Montieth.. plus many more

[@deanbusch2727]

Rick Moranis did not retire, he stepped away when his wife was ill, as his children were still fairly young, he was doing some voice over work. Leslie Nielsen's brother was a MP. Rae Dawn Chong is Tommy Chong's daughter Tommy is of course from Cheech and Chong, James Doohan was also a Canadian WW2 vet. I could go on I love our Canadian celebs. So John Candy Eugen Levy, Martin Short, Rick Moranis, and Catherine O'Hara were all members of SCTV, one of the biggest name in TV entertainment is Lorne Michaels, who produces SNL and Kids in the Hall. And film would have to be James Cameron, Titanic and Avatar.

[@D.Bunker]

*A funny story about Keanu Reeves. That is his acting name - not his given name at birth. He has said that when selecting his name, he considered the name "Chuck Spadina" (Chuck from Chuck Norris and Spadina is a major street name in Toronto). Ultimately he decided on Keanu Reeves, because of the original movie Superman, Christopher Reeves.*

[@bdahms]

I’d say Ryan Reynolds is beloved in Canada because his flaunts the fact he was born here. Missing from the list is Katheryn Winnick. She played Lagertha in the early seasons of The Vikings. She speaks multiple languages (including Ukrainian) and has black belts in Taekwondo and Karate.

[@christyb039]

They are missing Nathan fillion and Christopher plummer. Probably more but those 2 are coming to mind.

[@peardrop61]

They missed Christopher Plummer. His last movie was the first Knives Out. He was a great stage and screen actor.

[@robertk8335]

Rae dawn Chong - “Quest for Fire”. 👏 👏

[@Bubbles1661]

tatiana maslany should have made the list! she’s so talented!!

[@nodsib]

Agreed, her acting range is off the charts in Orphan Black

[@kimbarry4674]

From Regina❤

[@oliverjames3744]

Hi Mert, here are some missing from the list (to name a few) : - Donald Sutherland (father of Kiefer) - Christopher Plummer - Jay Baruchel - Elliot Page - Phil Hartman - Tommy Chong - Aaron and Shawn Ashmore - Corey Haim - Roy Dupuis - Joshua Jackson - Dan Levy (son of Eugene) - Nathan Fillion

[@MeepMeepFergie]

Stana Katic Phil Hartman Anna Paquin and the list goes on...

[@laurendamos6651]

I'll add - Anna Paquin Patrick Adams (suits) Victor Gerber Norm McDonald Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the teenage witch) Cobie Smulders Scott Speedman Stephen Amell (arrow) Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) Pablo Schreiber And more.

[@robertpearson8798]

And for us older folks, Raymond Massey, Walter Huston, Gene Lockhart and Fay Wray (born in Canada, brought up in L.A.)

[@shonastewart7943]

Tantoo Cardinal, Colleen Dewherst, Graham Greene, Meagan Follows and Adam Beach should be on the list.

[@cinzabeary5226]

Elisha Cuthbert started in Popular Mechanics For Kids. That's how a lot of Canadians who lived through the 90s has known her from. Howie Mandel created and voiced acted Bobby's World.

[@iNeverSimp]

Yes to Elisha Cuthbert.❤

[@catherineday951]

Also was a regular on St. Elsewhere and very successful stand up comedian

[@janetbest6638]

And also did voices for "The Muppet Babies" Saturday morning cartoon.

Elisha and Jay, I remember them from my childhood.

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

Donald Sutherland is Kiefer Sutherland's dad. His mom is Shirley Douglas, also a famous actress. His grandfather was Tommy Douglas, who brought in Canada's famous healthcare system, and there is a statue in his honour in Saskatchewan, and Kiefer attended the unveiling of it. Lorne Greene was in the original Battlestar Galatctica, not the remake, but he is best known for Bonanza. And believe it or not, Tom Cruise spent some of his childhood here in Ottawa where I live. He went to school here. People talk about it sometimes, though I'm sure he doesn't. They missed Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music), Gordon Pinsent (Away From Her, The Shippin News), Donal Logue (Gotham), Raymond Burr (Perry Mason), Hume Cronyn (Cocoon), Nathan Fillion (Firefly), Matt Frewer (Max Headroom), Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves),, Bruce Greenwood (a zillion moives... like Star Trek), Paul Gross (Due South, Slings and Arrows), Corey Haim, Phil Hartman, Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother). I know there are more, but my brain won't spit them out right now.

[@comeoniwanttogo]

Pam Anderson is from British Columbia. She was discovered on the Jumbo-tron at a BC Lions(Canadian Football League) game.

[@5th_Interaction]

"jumbo" tron indeed.

[@nanrod]

If nobody else has mentioned it, Rae Dawn Chong is the daughter of Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame. Her first big role was 'Quest for Fire" and she was also in "The Color Purple".

[@seanmackey8552]

Donald Sutherland is Keifer's father. Tommy Chong is Rae Dawn Chongs Father. Yeah, we as Canadians know pretty much who our artists are. Donald Sutherland = Legend. Leslie Neilson=Legend. Pam Anderson is from British Columbia. I don't see Shannon Tweed = Gene Simmons (KISS) wife, B list actress. Playboy Model from Newfoundland. Cap't Kirk = William Shatner. If we didn't know about him he would let us know! Hey , he's 92 and looks ageless.

[@at_brunch3852]

JOHN CANDY.

[@TheCstrzepek]

I’m surprised Elliott Page wasn’t on the list. They’re Canadian and amazingly talented. They deserve it more than a few people on the list imo

[@BenjaminKanarek]

I am feeling proud of our rich talent bank of Canadians! 🍁🇨🇦

[@LeonShutkevin]

Really? Where are you from? Canadians? None left.

[@joeycmore]

You gotta know Rae Dawn Chong... daughter of the very Chong from Cheech and Chong fame! And she's got that Canadian charm with her beauty .

[@billsmith8606]

Leo B Mayer, Mary Pickford, Walter Huston, Walter Pigeon, and Raymond Massey are missed and I'm sure I missed a lot. If you watch a lot of British TV from the sixties and seventies you will notice they tended to use Canadian actors when they needed to portray an American.

[@lolamar6064]

Joshua Jackson, Jay Baruchel, Nathan Filion, Martin Short, Phil Hartman, John Candy, Anna Paquin, Victor Garber, Will Arnett, Lorne Michaels

[@MrVenom-iu9rs]

Yes, most older Canadians know Pam Anderson is Canadian....once you get to millennials or younger they might not know. I'm a Gen X so she was obviously my young man fascination. glad to see many SCTV actors move on to bigger and better things. There were a bunch of names I didn't know so couldn't tell you if they were Canadian or not. The name I did know I think maybe one or two I didn't realize was Canadian.

[@karendarel6281]

I love your response to Pamela Anderson being Canadian. She was discovered at a football game. She was shown on the jumbotron. You look like Liam Neeson.