Actors from Canada

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  • Avan Jogia

    Occupation: Actor

    Avan Jogia is a Canadian actor known for his roles in television and film.

    He first gained prominence for playing Beck Oliver in the Nickelodeon television series ***Victorious*** (2010–2013). Following that, he starred as Danny Desai in the ABC Family (now Freeform) mystery series ***Twisted*** (2013–2014).

    More recently, he has appeared in the main role of Ulysses Zane in the Starz comedy series ***Now Apocalypse*** (2019) and as Tutankhamun in the Spike miniseries ***Tut*** (2015). In film, he played Leon S. Kennedy in ***Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City*** (2021).

    Jogia is also known for his activism and for co-founding the organization Straight But Not Narrow, which aims to prepare and educate straight youth and adults on how to be allies to their LGBTQ+ peers. He has a distinctive look, often noted for his long hair.

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  • Calum Worthy

    Occupation: Actor

    Calum Worthy is a Canadian actor, writer, and producer born on January 28, 1991, in Victoria, British Columbia. He began his performing career at a very young age, making his screen debut at age nine and his first major starring appearance in the 2001 miniseries I Was a Rat.

    ### Notable Career Highlights

    Worthy is widely recognized for his versatility, moving between comedic Disney roles and intense dramatic performances:

    * Dez Wade in Austin & Ally: His breakout role as the quirky and creative best friend on this popular Disney Channel series.

    * Nicholas Godejohn in The Act: A dramatic turn in the Hulu true-crime series where he portrayed a complex and dark character.

    * Alex Trimboli in American Vandal: A prominent role in the first season of Netflix's acclaimed mockumentary.

    * Creator and Producer: Beyond acting, he created, wrote, and executive produced the sketch comedy series The Coppertop Flop Show.

    ### Awards and Achievements

    He has been recognized with several industry honors, including:

    * Two Young Artist Awards: For "Leading Young Actor" for his work in National Lampoon's Thanksgiving Family Reunion and the science fiction series Stormworld.

    * Leo Award: Won for "Leading Actor" for his performance in Stormworld.

    * Young Composer's Award: Demonstrating his musical background, he won the Canadian National Young Composer's Award for piano at age eleven.

    ### Advocacy and Other Interests

    Worthy is also known for his environmental activism, serving as a youth ambassador for Al Gore's Climate Reality Project and Bono's ONE Organization. He often uses his social media platforms to educate his audience on the climate crisis and global gender inequality.

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  • Devon Bostick

    Occupation: Actor

    Devon Bostick is a Canadian actor born on November 13, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario.

    He is widely recognized for his main role as Rodrick Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series (2010–2012).

    In television, he is known for his main role as Jasper Jordan on The CW science fiction series The 100 (2014–2017). He has also had recurring roles such as Leo Strange in Being Erica and Oscar in the Netflix series FUBAR (2023).

    Other notable film roles include Adoration (2008), Saw VI (2009), Okja (2017), Tuscaloosa (2019), and playing Seth Neddermeyer in Oppenheimer (2023).

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  • Drake

    Occupation: Rapper

    Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor known for his versatile musical style that blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop. He first gained fame as an actor on the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation before transitioning to music, where he became one of the best-selling artists of his generation. His work often explores themes of fame, relationships, and personal struggles. Drake has released multiple chart-topping albums and singles, earning numerous awards, including Grammys, and is recognized for his influence on contemporary music and culture.

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  • Finn Wolfhard

    Occupation: Actor

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor, musician, and director, born on December 23, 2002, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

    He is widely known for his leading role as Mike Wheeler in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–present). He also gained recognition for starring as Richie Tozier in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel It and its 2019 sequel, It Chapter Two. Other notable film roles include Trevor in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and its sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and Young Boris in The Goldfinch.

    In addition to acting, Wolfhard is a musician. He was the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Calpurnia until 2019, and currently plays in the band The Aubreys. He also has directing and writing credits, including the short film Night Shifts (2020) and the feature film Hell of a Summer (2023).

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  • Gabriel Hogan

    Occupation: Actor

    Gabriel Hogan is a Canadian actor born on May 17, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario.

    Notable Roles

    He is best known for his continuing roles in television, including:

    Peter Morris on the series Heartland.

    Ike Crystal on the cable television firefighter comedy series Tacoma FD.

    Roles in the drama Condor.

    Background and Career

    Hogan began his acting career in 1988 and is considered one of Canada's leading performers, known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.

    He comes from a family of actors; his parents, Michael Hogan and Susan Hogan, and his older sister, Jennie Rebecca Hogan, and younger brother, Charlie Hogan, are also actors.

    He was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his role in the 1997 movie Peacekeepers and is a five-time Gemini nominee.

    His other television credits include Traders, The Associates, King, and a supporting role as Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. in the miniseries The Kennedys.

    He starred alongside Amy Price-Francis in the first season of the police drama King in the role of Danny Sless. Interview with Heartland & Tacoma FD Actor Gabriel Hogan is an interview where Gabriel Hogan discusses his roles in Heartland and Tacoma FD.

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  • Gage Munroe

    Occupation: Actor

    Gage Munroe is a Canadian actor who began his career around 2007. He was born on January 4, 1999, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

    He has performed roles in various television programs and films, including work as a voice actor.

    🎥 Selected Film and TV Roles

    PK in the Canadian action film I Declare War (considered one of his best-known roles).

    Josh Philips in the Christian drama film The Shack.

    The son of Bob Odenkirk's character in the action film Nobody.

    Appearances in television programs such as Murdoch Mysteries, Falling Skies, and Alphas.

    Films including the 2008 Canadian drama One Week and the 2011 epic Immortals.

    🎙️ Voice Acting

    Munroe is also known for voice roles, including:

    Hank N Stein in Hotel Transylvania: The Series.

    Justin in the first two seasons of Justin Time

    Marshall in the first season of PAW Patrol.

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  • Jake Epstein

    Occupation: Actor

    Jake Epstein is a Canadian actor and singer known for his work in television and on Broadway. He is most recognizable for playing the character Craig Manning in the popular TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

    In theater, he originated the role of Gerry Goffin in the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He has also played the alternate Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and starred in the national tours of Spring Awakening (as Melchior) and American Idiot (as Will).

    Epstein also had recurring roles in TV shows like Designated Survivor and The Hardy Boys. He wrote and performs a solo cabaret show, Boy Falls From the Sky, which recounts his experiences in show business.

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  • Jedidiah Goodacre

    Occupation: Actor

    Jedidiah Goodacre is a Canadian actor, born on January 11, 1989, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. He is known for several television and film roles.

    On television, his most recognized roles include Chad Charming, the son of Cinderella and Prince Charming, in the Descendants television films (2015, 2017, 2019), and the recurring role of Dorian Gray in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020). He also had recurring roles as Roman Sienna in The Originals and Legacies.

    In film, he starred as Beckett Rush opposite Rose Reid in the 2021 feature film Finding You. Other film credits include Margaux (2022), The Recall (2017), Monster Trucks (2016), and Tomorrowland (2015).

    Goodacre attended the Vancouver Film School. In addition to acting, he is a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and enjoys playing sports like hockey, football, and baseball.

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  • Jim Carrey

    Occupation: Actor

    Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, widely recognized for his high-energy, physical brand of comedy and rubber-faced antics.

    He rose to fame in the early 1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy show In Living Color. His career skyrocketed with starring roles in blockbuster comedy films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Liar Liar.

    While primarily known for comedy, Carrey has also received critical acclaim and Golden Globe Awards for dramatic and dark-comedy roles in films such as The Truman Show and Man on the Moon. His diverse filmography showcases his range, spanning from slapstick humor to complex, dramatic performances.

    He remains one of the most recognizable and successful comedians in modern cinema.

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  • Johnny Orlando

    Occupation: Singer

    Johnny Orlando is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actor.

    He first gained attention on social media by posting covers of pop songs by artists like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift to his YouTube channel, which he started with the help of his older sister Darian when he was eight years old.

    His career grew, and he has since released original music, including EPs like VXIIXI, Teenage Fever, and It's Never Really Over, and the studio album All the Things That Could Go Wrong (2022). He has won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act multiple times and was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He has also been involved in acting, including voice roles and a role in the TV series Total Eclipse.

    His musical genres are primarily Pop, teen pop, and dance pop.

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  • Kevin Durand

    Occupation: Actor

    Kevin Durand is a Canadian actor known for his work in numerous film and television roles. He was born on January 14, 1974, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and is of French-Canadian descent.

    He is widely recognized for playing characters such as Vasiliy Fet in The Strain, Martin Keamy in Lost, Joshua in Dark Angel, and Fred Dukes / The Blob in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Other notable roles include Little John in the 2010 film Robin Hood, Gabriel in Legion, Barry Burton in Resident Evil: Retribution, and Frederick Gideon in Locke & Key.

    Durand married Sandra Cho in 2010, and they have two children. He often portrays characters on both sides of law enforcement, including both heroes and villains. His supporting performance as Lenny Jackson in Citizen Gangster earned him a Genie nomination in 2012.

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  • Kiefer Sutherland

    Occupation: Actor

    Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, director, and producer best known for his intense and charismatic performances in both film and television. He is the son of actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas.

    Career Highlights:

    Iconic TV Roles: He is most famous for starring as counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer in the highly acclaimed, real-time drama series 24 (2001–2010, 2014), a role for which he won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award. He also starred as President Tom Kirkman in the political drama series Designated Survivor (2016–2019).

    Film Roles: His notable film appearances include the coming-of-age drama Stand by Me (1986), the vampire horror-comedy The Lost Boys (1987), the western Young Guns (1988), the legal drama A Few Good Men (1992), and the sci-fi noir Dark City (1998).

    Other Work: In addition to acting, he is a musician who has released several albums in the country/rock genre.

    He was born in London, England, and is known for his deep, distinctive voice and often playing anti-hero or morally complex characters.

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  • Lyriq Bent

    Occupation: Actor

    Lyriq Bent is a Jamaican-Canadian actor. He was born on January 3, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, when he was six years old. He is known for his roles in the Saw films, the television series Rookie Blue, and The Book of Negroes. For his role as Chekura Tiano in the miniseries The Book of Negroes, he won the award for Best Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards. He also portrayed Jamie Overstreet in the Netflix series She's Gotta Have It.

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  • Michael D. Cohen

    Occupation: Actor

    Michael Dwayne Cohen (born 22 November 1975) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Schwoz Schwartz in Henry Danger and its spinoffs, The Adventures of Kid Danger, Danger Force, and Henry Danger: The Movie.

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  • Mike Myers

    Occupation: Actor

    Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He was a long-time cast member on the NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live from 1989 to 1995, where he created popular characters like Wayne Campbell and Dieter.

    He is widely known for starring in and often writing or producing several major film franchises. His most famous roles include:

    Wayne Campbell in the Wayne's World films.

    Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Fat Bastard, and Goldmember in the Austin Powers spy spoof trilogy.

    The voice of Shrek in the Shrek animated film series.

    He has received multiple accolades for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and was honored as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017.

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  • Nathan Fillion

    Occupation: Actor

    Nathan Fillion is a Canadian and American actor known for several major television roles.

    His most notable roles include:

    * Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds in the science fiction series Firefly (2002–2003) and its film continuation, Serenity (2005).

    * Richard Castle on the ABC mystery-comedy series Castle (2009–2016).

    * Officer John Nolan on the ABC police drama series The Rookie (2018–present), where he also serves as an executive producer.

    He was born Nathan Christopher Fillion on March 27, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta. Before his breakthrough roles, he gained recognition for his work as Joey Buchanan on the soap opera One Life to Live (1994–1997).

    Fillion has also had various roles in films, including a small part in Saving Private Ryan, and has done extensive voice work for animated series and video games, such as voicing Green Lantern/Hal Jordan in multiple DC animated films and Cayde-6 in the Destiny video game series.

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  • Noel Fisher

    Occupation: Actor

    Noel Roeim Fisher is a Canadian actor. He is known for his portrayal of Mickey Milkovich on the Showtime series Shameless, as well as his portrayal of Cael Malloy on the FX series The Riches. He played Ellison "Cotton Top" Mounts in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries Hatfields & McCoys, bully Troy McGinty in Max Keeble's Big Move (2001), Vladimir, a 1,500-year-old vampire in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), and Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). Fisher has also acted in shows such as Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Lie to Me, and Bones.

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  • Oliver Platt

    Occupation: Actor

    Oliver Platt is a Canadian-American actor known for his versatile work in both film and television, often recognized for playing a wide range of characters, from dramatic roles to comedic and eccentric figures. He was born on January 12, 1960, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and is the son of a U.S. diplomat, which led to him spending parts of his childhood living in various places around the world.

    He has a successful career on screen and stage, having been nominated for multiple prestigious awards, including Primetime Emmys, a Golden Globe, and a Tony Award. His notable television roles include Dr. Daniel Charles in the long-running series Chicago Med, Russell Tupper in Huff (for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), and Uncle Jimmy on the critically acclaimed series The Bear. He also received an Emmy nomination for his guest role as White House Counsel Oliver Babish in The West Wing.

    In film, Platt has appeared in major blockbusters and critically praised movies. Some of his most recognized film credits include Flatliners (1990), Porthos in The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), Doctor Dolittle (1998), the eccentric crocodile enthusiast Hector in Lake Placid (1999), Kinsey (2004), Frost/Nixon (2008), the disaster movie 2012 (2009), Love & Other Drugs (2010), and the "Man in Black" in X-Men: First Class (2011). He is also known for his work in theater, including a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut in the play Shining City.

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  • Ryan Reynolds

    Occupation: Actor

    Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He is widely known for his comedic style and his roles in various films, including the title character in the Deadpool movie franchise, as well as Green Lantern, The Proposal, and Free Guy. Beyond acting, he is also a successful businessman, having co-owned Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile, among other ventures. He is married to actress Blake Lively.

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  • Seth Rogen

    Occupation: Actor

    Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director born on April 15, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He stands about 5 feet 11 inches tall with a stocky build, curly brown hair often worn medium-length, a full beard, and a laid-back, friendly demeanor. Known for his distinctive laugh and stoner comedy style, he rose to fame with roles in films like "Knocked Up," "Superbad," and "Pineapple Express," many of which he co-wrote or produced. Rogen has also voiced characters in animated movies such as "Kung Fu Panda" and "Sausage Party," and co-founded the cannabis company Houseplant. He is married to actress Lauren Miller since 2011.

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  • Shawn Ashmore

    Occupation: Actor

    Shawn Robert Ashmore is a Canadian actor who is known for roles in film, television, and interactive media. He began acting in his youth, notably portraying Jake Berenson in Nickelodeon's television series Animorphs (1998–1999), Tyler Connell in Disney Channel's television series In a Heartbeat (2000–2001), and Brad Rigby in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly (2002). At age 14, Ashmore received a Gemini nomination for Best Performance in a Children's/Youth Program for his starring role in the television film Guitarman (1994).

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  • Stephen Amell

    Occupation: Actor

    Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor born on May 8, 1981, in Toronto, Ontario. He is best known for portraying Oliver Queen / Green Arrow in the CW television series Arrow (2012-2020) and appearing in related DC shows like The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. Standing about 6 feet 1 inch tall with an athletic build, he has brown hair and green eyes. Amell began his career with roles in shows like Queer as Folk and Dante's Cove, later starring in films such as Closing the Ring and series like Hung and Heels (2021-present). He is married to actress Cassandra Jean since 2012, with whom he has two children, and is a professional wrestler who has competed in events for WWE and AEW. Amell is also known for his fitness enthusiasm and philanthropy through initiatives like the "F*ck Cancer" campaign.

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  • The Weeknd

    Occupation: Singer

    The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his versatile style that blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music, often characterized by his distinctive falsetto vocal register and dark, sensual, and explicit lyrical themes, especially in his earlier work.

    He gained initial recognition with the release of three mixtapes in 2011—House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence—which were later compiled into the album Trilogy. His mainstream breakthrough came with his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), which featured the massive hit singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills."

    His subsequent albums, including Starboy (2016), After Hours (2020), and Dawn FM (2022), solidified his status as a global superstar, with hits like "Starboy," "Blinding Lights," and "Save Your Tears." "Blinding Lights" is one of the biggest songs of all time, holding numerous chart records. He is one of the most commercially successful and influential artists of his generation, having won multiple Grammy Awards and other major accolades. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films and the television series The Idol.

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