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Dan Aykroyd

Born in Ottawa, Ontario on July 1 1952, Dans movie credits include The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, and My Girl and he was an original Saturday Night Live member.

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie was born in February 11, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan. His credits include Mr.Magoo, Viva Knievel! and The Amsterdam Kill.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu was born in Lebanon on September 2, 1964 and grew up in Toronto, Ontario. His credits include the Matrix series, Sweet November, The Replacements and The Devil's Advocate.

William Shatner

He was born in Montreal, Quebec in March 22 1931. His credits include Miss Congeniality, The Kidnapping of the President and playing Capt. James T. Kirk on Star Trek.

Michael J. Fox

Michaels credits include Stuart Little (voice), Back to the Future and the TV show Spin City. He was born on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Jim Carrey

Carrey is one of the few actors in Hollywood who can command $20 million a movie. His movies include The Mask, Me Myself & Irene, Bruce Almighty and The Truman Show. He was born in Newmarket, Ontario on Jan 17, 1962.

Mike Myers

Mike was born on May 25, 1963 in Scarborough, Ontario. His movies include the Austin Powers Series, Waynes World, So I Married An Axe Murderer and was a member of SNL for 6 years.

John Candy

Candys movies include The Blues Brothers, Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains & Automobiles. He was born on October 31, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario and died on March 4, 1994 in Mexico of a heart attack.

Victor Garber

On March 16, 1949 in London, Ontario Victor was born. His credits include the TV show ALIAS, Titanic, Legally Blonde, and has been in many Broadway shows.

Phil Hartman

Born on September 24, 1948 in Brantford, Ontario hi credits include House Guest, Small Soliders, Greedy and was on SNL for 8 seasons. On May 28, 1998 he was shot to death by his wife.

Joshua Jackson

Josh was born in Vancouver, B.C., on June 11, 1978. His credits include The Skulls, The Mighty Ducks, Cruel Intentions and the hit TV show Dawsons Creek.

Eric MacCormack

Erics credits include The Lost World, Borrowed Hearts and the hit TV show Will & Grace. He was born on Apirl 18, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario.

Matthew Perry

Matthew was born on August 19, 1969 in Massachusetts, U.S.A., and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. He is most famous for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit TV show Friends. Other credits include The Whole Nine Yards, Three to Tango and Serving Sara.

Donald Sutherland

Born on July 17, 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick. His credits include MASH, Klute, Bear Island, and The Great Train Robbery.

Alan Thicke

Alan was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on March 1, 1947. He is most famous for his role in the TV show Growing Pains. Other credits include Carolina, Bear With Me, and Demolition High.

Jason Priestley

Most famous for his role in the hit TV show Beverly Hills 90210 playing Brandon Walsh. Other credits include Eye of the Beholder, Die Mommie Die, and the TV show Tru Calling. He was born on August 28, 1969 in Vancouver, B.C.

Eugene Levy

He was born on December 17, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario. His credits include being an original cast member of SCTV, American Pie series, Best in Show, and Bringing Down the House.

Martin Short

Martin was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 26, 1950. His credits include Innerspace, Cross My Heart, Pure Luck and captain Ron. He was also on SCTV and SNL.

Devon Sawa

Devons credits include Final Destination, Idle Hands and Casper. He was born on September 7, 1978 in Vancouver, B.C.