Canadian actors who were born in 1945
Here are 14 famous actors from Canada were born in 1945:
Neil Young
Neil Young (November 12, 1945 Toronto-) otherwise known as Niel Young, Neil Percival Kenneth Robert Ragland Young, Bernard Shakey, Young, Neil, Neil Percival Young, Ol' Neil, Phil Perspective, Marc Lynch, Joe Canuck, Shakey Deal, Clyde Coil, Pinecone Young, Joe Yankee, The Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Godfather of Grunge, Don Grungio, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young & The Shocking Pinks, Young, Neil and Shocking Pinks, The, Neil Young-Neil And The Shocking Pinks, Neil Young And The Shocking Pinks or Neil Percival Young OC, OM is a Canadian musician, songwriter, film director, actor, film producer, film score composer, screenwriter, record producer and activist. He has three children, Zeke Young, Ben Young and Amber Jean Young.
Neil Young is known for pioneering the folk-rock and country-rock music genres in the 1960s and 1970s with bands like Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He has released over 40 albums as a solo artist and with various bands. Some of his best-known songs include "Heart of Gold", "Rockin' in the Free World", and "Old Man".
In addition to his music career, Young has been involved in activism and is known for his strong political and environmental views. He has been a vocal critic of the Iraq War and has advocated for renewable energy sources. In 1985, he co-founded Farm Aid, an annual benefit concert that raises money for family farmers in the United States.
Young has also been involved in film and has directed and produced several movies, including the concert film "Neil Young: Heart of Gold". He also composed the score for several films, including "Dead Man" directed by Jim Jarmusch. In 2009, Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn (May 27, 1945 Ottawa-) also known as Bruce Cockbrun, Cockburn, Bruce, Bruce Douglas Cockburn or Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC is a Canadian guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter and actor.
He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston in the 1960s before returning to Ottawa and beginning his career. Cockburn's music is known for its political and social commentary, as well as his intricate fingerstyle guitar playing. He has released over 30 albums and won multiple Juno Awards, Canada's top music prize. Cockburn is also an activist and has worked with organizations such as Oxfam and Amnesty International. In 1982, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian music and activism. Cockburn was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Steve Smith
Steve Smith (December 24, 1945 Toronto-) a.k.a. Red Green or Stephen Smith is a Canadian writer, actor, screenwriter, television producer and television director.
Best known for his character Red Green, Steve Smith has had a long and successful career in Canadian entertainment. He got his start at the CBC as a writer and performer, before launching his own show, The Red Green Show, in 1991. The show, which Smith created, produced and starred in, became a Canadian institution, running for 15 seasons and winning a number of awards.
In addition to The Red Green Show, Smith has also written and produced a number of other TV shows and movies, including The Comedy Mill and Duct Tape Forever. He has also authored several books, including the bestselling "How to Do Everything: (From the Man Who Should Know) Red Green's Beginner's Guide to the World".
Beyond his entertainment career, Smith is also known for his philanthropic work. He is a strong supporter of many Canadian charities, including the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Red Cross. In 2017, he was named a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian culture and for his charitable work.
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Valdy
Valdy (September 1, 1945 Ottawa-) also known as Paul Valdemar Horsdal or Paul Valdemar Horsdal, CM is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter and actor. His child is called Chelah Horsdal.
Valdy started his career in the mid-1960s as a member of the London Town Criers folk group. He then moved to Vancouver and began performing his own material in coffeehouses and folk clubs. In 1971, he signed a recording contract with Haida Records and released his eponymous debut album.
Valdy's music is influenced by folk, country and rock genres, and he has released over 15 albums throughout his career. Some of his most popular songs include "Rock and Roll Song," "Simple Life," and "Peter and Lou."
Aside from his music career, Valdy has also acted in several films and television shows, including "The Beachcombers" and "The Devlin Connection." He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2011 for his contributions to Canadian music and culture.
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Ron Garvin
Ron Garvin (March 30, 1945 Montreal-) also known as Roger Barnes, Rugged Ronnie Garvin, Hands of Stone, Miss Atlanta Lively, Mr. Knoxville, The Man with Hands of Stone or Ronnie Garvin is a Canadian wrestler, professional wrestling referee, actor and pilot.
Garvin began his wrestling career in the 1960s, working for various promotions including Stampede Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling. He is best known for his feud with Ric Flair in the late 1980s, which included a victory over Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1987.
In addition to his wrestling career, Garvin was also a licensed commercial pilot, and flew his own plane to wrestling shows. After retiring from wrestling in the 1990s, he became a professional wrestling referee and worked for promotions such as World Wrestling Federation and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Garvin also appeared in several movies and television shows, including The Last Fight (1983) and Walker, Texas Ranger (1996).
Throughout his career, Garvin won several championships, including the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, and the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Gordon Thomson
Gordon Thomson (March 1, 1945 Ottawa-) also known as Gordy is a Canadian actor.
Throughout his career, he has worked in both film and television. He is best known for his portrayal of Adam Carrington in the popular American prime time soap opera "Dynasty". He has also appeared in other television series such as "The Young and the Restless," "Santa Barbara," "Ryan's Hope," and "The Lazarus Man." Additionally, he has acted in films like "Little Miss Marker," "Savage Island," and "Johnny Skidmarks." Thomson has been nominated for a number of awards throughout his career, including a Daytime Emmy Award for his work in "Santa Barbara". In recent years, he has mostly retired from acting and has focused on other pursuits such as writing and producing.
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John Weldon
John Weldon (May 11, 1945 Belleville-) a.k.a. J. Felix Weldon or John F. Weldon is a Canadian animator, film director, actor and screenwriter.
He is best known for his work on animated TV shows, such as "Inspector Gadget" and "The Raccoons", as well as animated movies like "The Care Bears Movie". He began his career as an animator in the early 1970s and went on to work at various animation studios in Canada, including Nelvana and Atkinson Film-Arts. In addition to his animation work, Weldon has also acted in films such as "The Rubber Gun" and has directed and written several live-action films including "Ticket to Heaven" and "Lost and Delirious". Weldon has won numerous awards for his work including the Canadian Genie Award and a Gemini Award for his contributions to Canadian television.
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Yvan Ponton
Yvan Ponton (October 22, 1945 Farnham-) is a Canadian actor, sports commentator, teacher and presenter.
Yvan Ponton is widely recognized for his role as Sergeant Garcia in the French-Canadian television series "Les Filles de Caleb". He began his career in the 1970s as a sports commentator for ice hockey games in Quebec, which eventually led him to become a teacher at the National School of Humor.
Aside from his role on "Les Filles de Caleb", Ponton has appeared in numerous films and television shows including "The Rocket", "Omertà", and "Bon Cop, Bad Cop". He has also lent his voice to various animated series and films in both French and English. In addition to his acting career, Ponton has worked as a presenter, hosting a number of shows on Quebec television.
Overall, Ponton is an accomplished Canadian performer, known for his versatility and range across various media.
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Ray Jewers
Ray Jewers (October 15, 1945 Canada-October 3, 1993) was a Canadian actor. He had one child, Jack Jewers.
Jewers began his acting career in theatre during the 1960s and later transitioned to film and television. He appeared in numerous Canadian productions, including the television series "Street Legal" and the film "Black Robe." He was also known for his work in international productions such as "Highlander" and "The Little Kidnappers."
In addition to his acting career, Jewers was involved in the arts community and co-founded the Toronto Theatre Alliance. He was also an advocate for actors' rights and served on the board of directors for the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA).
Jewers passed away at the age of 47 due to complications from AIDS.
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Allan F. Nicholls
Allan F. Nicholls (April 8, 1945 Montreal-) also known as Allan Nicholls, Allan Nichols or Nicholls, Allan is a Canadian screenwriter, composer, film producer, film director, actor, musician and film score composer.
He is best known for his work as an actor in movies like "Nashville" and "The Long Goodbye". Nicholls also worked as a screenwriter on the movie "Aloha, Bobby and Rose" and as a composer and music supervisor on the TV series "The Sopranos". In addition to film and television work, Nicholls has also made significant contributions to the world of music. He was a member of the popular 1960s folk trio The Serendipity Singers and has released several solo albums throughout his career. Nicholls continues to be active in the entertainment industry, and his work has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
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Roger Frappier
Roger Frappier (April 14, 1945 Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, Quebec-) otherwise known as Roger Frapper is a Canadian film producer, film director, film editor, actor and screenwriter.
Frappier attended the Concordia University where he got involved with the creation of the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. He has produced over 70 films in his career, which includes his works with director Denys Arcand such as The Decline of the American Empire and The Barbarian Invasions, both of which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Frappier has also directed films including Le party and Matroni et moi. In 2017, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his significant contributions to the Canadian film industry.
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Bernard Arcand
Bernard Arcand (April 18, 1945 Deschambault-Grondines-January 30, 2009 Canada) was a Canadian actor, anthropologist, author, teacher and radio personality.
Arcand was fluent in French, English, and the Wendat (Huron) language. He studied anthropology at Laval University and earned his doctorate in 1980. He was a professor at the same university and also taught at the Université du Québec à Montréal, where he also founded the Department of Anthropology.
Arcand authored numerous books on anthropology, including "The Decline of the Inland Huron," which won the Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction in 1992. He also wrote several plays and screenplays, and was a regular contributor to radio shows, including "Les chemins de travers" on Radio-Canada.
In addition to his academic and literary pursuits, Arcand also acted in films, television shows, and stage productions. Some of his notable film roles include "Screamers" (1981), "J.A. Martin Photographer" (1977), and "Les Plouffe" (1981). He was also active in the theatre community and performed in productions such as "Les Belles-Soeurs" and "Les Fourberies de Scapin."
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Earl Pomerantz
Earl Pomerantz (February 4, 1945 Toronto-) also known as Earl Raymond Pomerantz is a Canadian television producer, screenwriter and actor.
Pomerantz began his career writing for shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Cosby Show." He later went on to create his own shows, including "Major Dad" and "The Torkelsons." Throughout his career, he has received multiple Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award for his work in television. In addition to his work in television, Pomerantz has written several novels and plays. He is also a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post.
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Sneezy Waters
Sneezy Waters (March 1, 1945 Ottawa-) a.k.a. Peter Hodgson is a Canadian actor.
He is best known for his roles in films such as "Atlantic City" (1980), "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings" (1988), and "The Secret of the Nutcracker" (2007), as well as his work in television shows such as "Due South" and "Street Legal". Waters is also an accomplished musician, particularly in the genre of traditional folk music, and has released several albums throughout his career. He continues to pursue acting and music projects to this day.
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