Canadian actresses and their male colleagues often faced both challenges and advantages. An advantage is being the closest to the US and Hollywood, but a challenge is having to work even harder to get there.
However, some of them succeeded in becoming known and respected both in Canada and internationally. Others became superstars, sex symbols, and even legends.
In this article, we’ll see my favorite Canadian actors and actresses who have given a lot to worldwide cinema. Let’s begin.
Christopher Plummer
Top 5 films or TV series Christopher Plummer has been in:
- Beginners
- The Insider
- The Last Station
- All the Money in the World
- Barrymore
Donald Sutherland
Top 5 films or TV series Donald Sutherland has been in:
- Pride & Prejudice
- Klute
- The Hunger Games
- Ordinary People
- Don’t Look Now
Ryan Gosling
Top 5 films or TV series Ryan Gosling has been in:
- La La Land
- The Believer
- Half Nelson
- Drive
- First Man
Michael J. Fox
Top 5 films or TV series Michael J. Fox has been in:
- Back to the Future
- Back to the Future II
- Back to the Future III
- Casualties of War
- The Frighteners
Rachel McAdams
Top 5 films or TV series Rachel McAdams has been in:
- Spotlight
- Sherlock Holmes
- Red Eye
- State of Play
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Carrie-Anne Moss
Top 5 films or TV series Carrie-Anne Moss has been in:
- The Matrix
- The Matrix Reloaded
- The Matrix Revolutions
- Snow Cake
- Memento
Katheryn Winnick
Top 5 films or TV series Katheryn Winnick has been in:
- Vikings
- Big Sky
- The Art of the Steal
- Night and Day
- When Nietzsche Wept
Sandra Oh
Top 5 films or TV series Sandra Oh has been in:
- Killing Eve
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Sideways
- The Chair
- Double Happiness
Kate Nelligan
Top 5 films or TV series Kate Nelligan has been in:
- Frankie and Johnny
- The Prince of Tides
- The Cider House Rules
- Thérèse Raquin
- Eye of the Needle
Dan Aykroyd
Top 5 films or TV series Dan Aykroyd has been in:
- The Blues Brothers
- Driving Miss Daisy
- Ghostbusters
- Workin’ Moms
- Bright Young Things
John Candy
Top 5 films or TV series John Candy has been in:
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles
- Cool Runnings
- Uncle Buck
- Spaceballs
- The Blues Brothers
Elliot Page
Top 5 films or TV series Elliot Page has been in:
- Juno
- Inception
- Hard Candy
- Tales of the City
- An American Crime
Kim Coates
Top 5 films or TV series Kim Coates has been in:
- Sons of Anarchy
- Bad Blood
- American Primeval
- Godless
- King of Sorrow
Kiefer Sutherland
Top 5 films or TV series Kiefer Sutherland has been in:
- Melancholia
- 24
- 24: Live Another Day
- The Confession
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Deborah Kara Unger
Top 5 films or TV series Deborah Kara Unger has been in:
- The Hurricane
- The Game
- Sunshine
- Crash
- 88 Minutes
Pamela Anderson
Top 5 films or TV series Pamela Anderson has been in:
- The Last Showgirl
- Baywatch
- Home Improvement
- The Naked Gun
- City Hunter
Neve Campbell
Top 5 films or TV series Neve Campbell has been in:
- Scream
- Scream 2
- Titanic: Blood and Steel
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- Clouds
Molly Parker
Top 5 films or TV series Molly Parker has been in:
- House of Cards
- Deadwood
- Kissed
- Lost in Space
- Doc
Michael Ironside
Top 5 films or TV series Michael Ironside has been in:
- Starship Troopers
- Scanners
- Total Recall
- Top Gun
- The Machinist
Elias Koteas
Top 5 films or TV series Elias Koteas has been in:
- Exotica
- The Greatest Game Ever Played
- Combat Hospital
- Chicago P.D.
- Winnie
Barry Pepper
Top 5 films or TV series Barry Pepper has been in:
- 61*
- The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
- The Kennedys
- 25th Hour
- The Snow Walker
Final Words on Canadian Actors and Actresses
Above, you have a list of famous Canadian actors and actresses. However, there are also true acting masters, from those who prefer indie movies to Canadian actors in Hollywood.
These performers had to work hard to make a name for themselves in the US and internationally, which proves their commitment and resilience. However, they had enough luck and talent to become some of Canada’s biggest names.
What’s your favorite Canadian actor or actress? Feel free to comment below!
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