Actors from Canada have conquered and continue to conquer the silver screen
Hollywood North is the playful name given to film locations in Canada, primarily in Vancouver and Toronto, where many Hollywood hits have been shot. But wild locations such as the forests of Alberta have also served as the setting for films such as “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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It’s not just film locations that come from Canada, but also actors with a global reputation, who have been doing so for a long time. The father of all fathers, Ben Cartwright, did not come from San Francisco or even Virginia City. No, Ben actor Lorne Greene was born in Ottawa, the capital of young Canada. More on that in this article, in which we introduce you to young, world-famous actresses and actors from Canada, as well as famous ones who have already passed away. And, hand on heart, who would you guess was born in Canada?
Famous Canadian actors:
Donald Sutherland
Donald McNicol Sutherland was born on July 17, 1935, in Saint John, New Brunswick. This distinctive actor is undoubtedly one of the world’s finest in his profession. Sutherland’s acting talent was recognized early on, with theater forming the foundation of his career and remaining his great passion to this day. After several years of performing in smaller productions and on theater stages, he achieved his international breakthrough alongside major stars with appearances in the series “Simon Templar” and “The Avengers” as well as the classic films “The Dirty Dozen” and “MASH.” Donald Sutherland was awarded an Honorary Oscar in 2017 for his outstanding life’s work. In addition to the outstanding genre work “Don’t Look Now” (1973), Sutherland starred in these classics, among others: Klute (1971), The Judge and His Hangman (1975), The Eagle Has Landed (1976), The Great Train Robbery (1979), The Needle (1981), Lock Up (1981), JFK (1991), Space Cowboys (2000), The Italian Job (2003), Cold Mountain (2003), The Eagle (2011), The Hunger Games (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) and Ad Astra (2019).
Ryan Gosling
Canadian actor Ryan Thomas Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario. Gosling took his first steps in acting and performing alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake on The Mickey Mouse Club. With several internationally acclaimed films under his belt, Ryan Gosling has worked his way up to the top tier of actors. His inspiring portrayal of pianist Sebastian in the film musical “La La Land” earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination in 2017. In 2018, he played the lead role in the film “First Man,” which tells the story of test pilot and astronaut Neil Armstrong and his journey to become the first man on the moon. Other well-known films starring Ryan Gosling include: The Big Easy (2000), Half Nelson (2006), All Beauty Must Die (2010), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Jim Carrey
Born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, James Eugene “Jim” Carrey is one of Hollywood’s most successful comedians. His success began with the 1994 comedy film “Ace Ventura.” Carrey, who grew up in poverty, was already the class clown at school as a child. Many successful films accompany the career of actor Jim Carrey, who also works as a painter and voice actor. In the animated film Disney’s A Christmas Carol, he lent his voice to the grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge as well as the Ghost of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas Present. Jim Carrey won a Golden Globe Award for his performances in the films “The Truman Show” and “Man on the Moon.” Other well-known films starring Jim Carrey include: Dirty Harry V – The Death Game (1988), Dumb and Dumber (1994), Batman Forever (1995), The Liar (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Bruce Almighty (2003), Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011), Dumb and Dumber To (2014).
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Charles Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. After spending some time in Australia and the US, Keanu Reeves’ family moved to Toronto, Canada. Reeves acquired Canadian citizenship. In addition to acting, Reeves is also a talented bass player. At the age of 15, Keanu attended Theatre High School, followed by three other high schools, all of which he had to leave due to poor discipline. After taking acting classes at the High School for the Performing Arts, he dropped out of regular school for good at the age of 17. Reeves gained his first stage experience at the Toronto City Theatre, where he performed in Shakespeare plays. His role in “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” marked his breakthrough in Hollywood, and he became known worldwide alongside Sandra Bullock in the blockbuster “Speed.” His role as Neo in the three Matrix films to date has made him an actor with million-dollar salaries. Another highlight of his film career is the three films in the John Wick series to date.