Canadian emigrants to the United States

Daniel Eric Markel was a Canadian-born attorney and law professor who wrote various works on retribution in criminal law and sentencing with a focus on the role of punishment in the criminal justice system. He earned a J.D. degree from Harvard University in 2001, and after working as a law clerk to a federal judge and as an associate at a law firm, joined the faculty of Florida State University in 2005.

Elon Reeve Musk is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2025; as of April 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$809 billion.

Canadian-American scientist inventor of telephone (1847–1922)

James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Canadian-American writer (1915–2005)

James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea explorer. His films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director of all time. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, Cameron has received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for six British Academy Film Awards.

Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She came to public prominence after being selected as the February 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month following her appearance on the cover of the magazine's October 1989 issue. She went on to make regular appearances on the magazine's cover, and holds the record for appearing on the most Playboy covers of any individual.

Canadian actress and producer (1892–1979)

Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur and film producer. Known for starring in comedic and superhero films, he was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His films as a leading actor have grossed $6.6 billion worldwide.

Canadian-American rapper and singer (born 1986)

Michael Andrew Fox, known professionally as Michael J. Fox, is a Canadian and American actor and activist. Beginning his career as a child actor in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982–1989) and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985–1990). Fox went on to star in films such as Teen Wolf (1985), The Secret of My Success (1987), Casualties of War (1989), Doc Hollywood (1991) and The Frighteners (1996). He returned to television on the ABC sitcom Spin City in the lead role of Mike Flaherty (1996–2000).

Canadian actor, comedian and filmmaker

Canadian-American actor, personality, entertainer, and activist (1923–2013)

Frank Owen Gehry was a Canadian and American architect and designer known for his postmodern designs and use of unconventional forms and materials. A number of his buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica, California, have become attractions. His most famous works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris. These buildings are characterized by their sculptural, often undulating exteriors and innovative use of materials such as titanium and stainless steel.

Canadian-American singer

European-Canadian/American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer and comedian (1926–2010)

Canadian actor (born 1931)

Canadian-American economist and diplomat (1908–2006)

American-Canadian actress, model and former pornographic actress

Wayne Douglas Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "the Great One", he has been called the greatest ice hockey player ever by the NHL based on surveys of hockey writers, ex-players, general managers and coaches. Gretzky is the leading career point scorer and assist producer in NHL history and has more assists than any other player has total career points. He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, Gretzky scored more than 100 points in 15 professional seasons. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regular season records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records.

Canadian actress (born 1982)

Catherine Anne O'Hara was a Canadian and American actress and comedian, whose career spanned over 50 years. O'Hara started in sketch and improvisational comedy in film and television before taking dramatic roles to expand her career. She received various accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her films have grossed more than US$4.3 billion worldwide. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017.

American politician (born 1970)

Canadian-American actress (1902-1983)

Canadian-American astronomer & Nobel Laureate in Physics

Canadian psychologist (1925–2021)

Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author, an advocate of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of the mind

American chemist (1895-1982)

Canadian-American actor (born 1952)

Canadian-born American chemist (1915–2005)

Canadian-American coach; inventor of basketball

Paul Albert Anka is a Canadian and American singer, songwriter, and actor. His songs include "Diana", "You Are My Destiny", "Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", "(You're) Having My Baby" and "My Way".

Canadian-American stage magician and skeptical movement adherent

Canadian chemist

Canadian-American actor (born 1971)

Canadian and American actress and activist (1948–2018)

Canadian-American actor (1916–2006)

Canadian-American professor of economics and Nobel Laureate (1914-1996)

Stana Katić is a Canadian and American actress. She played Kate Beckett on the ABC television romantic crime series Castle (2009–2016) and FBI Special Agent Emily Byrne in the psychological thriller series Absentia (2017–2020).

Canadian ice hockey player and team owner

Canadian-American actress

American physiologist (1901-1997)

Canadian far-right commentator

Métis leader in Canada (1844–1885)

Canadian-born American actress, dancer and singer (1922–2007)

Canadian actor and singer (1883–1950)

Canadian professional wrestler and murderer (1967–2007)

actress (1907-2004)

Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer based in the United States. She first gained prominence as a contestant on the American reality television series So You Think You Can Dance in 2016. She signed with RCA Records and gained early recognition for her extended plays (EPs) All the Things I Never Said (2020) and Too Young to Be Sad (2021); the latter became the most streamed female EP of 2021 on Spotify and was preceded by the single "You Broke Me First", her first US Billboard Hot 100 entry.

Canadian-American actor, producer and director (1880–1960)

Canadian-American game programmer and designer

Canadian psychiatrist (1910-1970)

Canadian pornographic actress (1994-2017)

Canadian ice hockey player (1928–2016)

Canadian actress

Canadian-American film producer (1884–1957)

16th United States Secretary of Energy

Canadian-American actor and director (born 1969)

Canadian actor, comedian and musician (born 1953)

Canadian actor and singer