List of people from Edmonton
The City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada has been the birthplace or a significant home to a few famous individuals.
National Service
- Emily Murphy - first female magistrate in British Empire and petitioned Supreme Court of Canada to allow women the vote
- Nellie McClung - 1936 First woman appointed to the Board of Governors of the CBC
- Russ Bannock - Canada's 2nd highest scoring ace of WWII
Actors
- Tommy Chong - Born May 24, 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Michael J. Fox - Born June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Jill Hennessy - Born November 25, 1969 in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Nathan Fillion - Born March 27, 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Writers, Artists
- William Kinsella, better known as WP Kinsella, born in Edmonton
- Marshall McLuhan born July 21, 1911 in Edmonton, recipient of numerous awards and appointments
- Peter Hide British born sculptor, living in Edmonton since 1977
Sportsmen
- Chris Benoit - professional wrestler -
- Jarome Iginla - hockey player -