RSS

Famous People from Calgary, Alberta: Celebrities, Athletes & Icons

Famous People from Calgary, Alberta: Celebrities, Athletes & Icons

Looking for a list of famous people who are from Calgary, Alberta? Calgary has produced a wide range of talent, from Hollywood actors to Olympic athletes. Here are some of the most notable Calgarians:


🎤 Musicians & Singers

  • Tate McRae – International pop sensation known for hits like greedy and you broke me first; born and raised in Calgary.

  • Feist (Leslie Feist) – Grammy-nominated indie artist who spent much of her childhood in Calgary.

  • Jann Arden – Award-winning singer-songwriter and TV personality, proudly Calgarian.


🎥 Actors & Celebrities

  • Elisha Cuthbert – Star of 24 and The Girl Next Door, born in Calgary.

  • Kaitlyn Bristowe – Former Bachelorette and podcast host, originally from Calgary.

  • Nathan Fillion – Actor known for Castle and The Rookie; born in Edmonton but raised in Calgary.


🏒 Athletes & Olympians

  • Jarome Iginla – NHL Hall of Famer and Calgary Flames legend; longtime Calgary resident.

  • Kaillie Humphries – Olympic bobsled gold medalist from Calgary.

  • Catriona Le May Doan – World champion speed skater and Olympic gold medalist, lives in Calgary.


📺 TV Personalities & Influencers

  • Bret Hart – WWE Hall of Famer and professional wrestling icon, part of Calgary’s legendary Hart family.

  • Bruce McCulloch – Comedian from The Kids in the Hall, Calgary native.

Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS®System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™.
The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.