Canadian actresses who were born in 1965
Here are 21 famous actresses from Canada were born in 1965:
Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista (May 10, 1965 St. Catharines-) also known as linda_evangelista is a Canadian model and actor. She has one child, Augustin James Evangelista.
Evangelista began her modeling career at the age of 16 and quickly gained recognition for her unique look and ability to transform for different photo shoots. She has been featured on the cover of over 700 magazines, including Vogue, and has worked with some of the most renowned fashion designers in the world. Throughout her career, Evangelista was particularly known for her work with photographer Steven Meisel and for coining the phrase "we don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."
In addition to her successful modeling career, Evangelista has also pursued acting, appearing in several films and TV shows. She has also been involved in several philanthropic efforts, including working with organizations that support HIV/AIDS research and treatment. Despite officially retiring from modeling in 1998, Evangelista's influence can still be felt in the fashion industry today.
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Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope (May 6, 1965 Halifax-) also known as Leslie Ann Hope is a Canadian actor, film director, television director, film producer and screenwriter. She has one child, Mackenzie Angell.
Hope began her acting career in the early 1980s with roles in Canadian television shows such as "The Littlest Hobo" and "Mount Royal." She gained international recognition for her role as Teri Bauer on the popular TV series "24." Hope has also appeared in films such as "The River's Edge," "Never Back Down," and "Crimson Peak."
Aside from acting, Hope has also directed various television shows including "Lost Girl," "The Strain," and "Van Helsing." She has also produced and written several films.
Hope is an active member of the Canadian arts community and has served as the co-chair of the Women In View Onscreen Initiative, which aims to improve gender diversity in the Canadian film and television industry.
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Amanda Tapping
Amanda Tapping (August 28, 1965 Rochford-) is a Canadian actor, television director and television producer. She has one child, Olivia B. Kovacs.
Amanda Tapping started her career in theatre productions in both Canada and England. She gained widespread recognition as Samantha Carter in the science fiction TV series Stargate SG-1, a role which she played for 10 years. She also reprised her role in various spin-offs of the Stargate franchise. In addition to her onscreen work, Tapping has directed episodes of Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Sanctuary, an award-winning web series that she created, produced and starred in. Tapping has also appeared in popular TV shows such as Supernatural, The X-Files, and the Canadian comedy-drama, Corner Gas. She has won multiple awards for her work as an actor and a director, and has also been involved in philanthropic work through her involvement in various charities.
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Jessica Steen
Jessica Steen (December 19, 1965 Toronto-) is a Canadian actor and activist.
Steen started her acting career as a child artist with the television series "The Sunrunners" in 1979. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Bambi in the film "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future" in 1987. Steen has acted in numerous television shows such as "Homefront", "NCIS", "ER", and "Supernatural". She has also acted in blockbuster movies such as "Armageddon" and "Left Behind". Steen is actively involved in animal rights activism and has worked with organizations like Animal Alliance of Canada and World Animal Protection. In addition to acting and activism, Steen also works as a director and producer.
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Kelly Rowan
Kelly Rowan (October 26, 1965 Ottawa-) is a Canadian actor, fashion model and television producer.
She is best known for her role as Kirsten Cohen in the hit television series "The O.C." Rowan began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting in the early 1990s. She has appeared in several films and television shows, including "Assassins," "Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh," and "The Truth About Jane." In addition to acting, Rowan has worked behind the scenes as a television producer on shows such as "The Beautiful Life: TBL" and "Perception." She has one child with her ex-husband, businessman David Thomson.
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Tracy Tweed
Tracy Tweed (May 10, 1965 St. John's-) otherwise known as Tracy Lee Tweed is a Canadian actor and model. Her children are called Emily Tweed, Hunter Tweed and Jake Tweed.
Tracy Tweed began her career as a model in the mid-1980s and later ventured into acting. Her breakthrough role came in the 1991 thriller film "Night Eyes II", and she went on to star in several other films and TV shows, including "Falcon Crest", "The Women of Windsor", and "Murder at the Cannes Film Festival". She also appeared in Playboy magazine several times throughout her career.
Aside from her modeling and acting career, Tracy Tweed is also known for being the sister of fellow Canadian actor and film producer, Gene Simmons. In 2011, she co-starred with her brother in the reality TV series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels".
Tracy Tweed has been married to Canadian musician and producer, Bob Kulick, since 1997, and the couple reside in California. She is actively involved in charities and organizations that support environmental causes, and she has also been an advocate for breast cancer awareness, having battled the disease herself.
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Guylaine St-Onge
Guylaine St-Onge (March 3, 1965 Saint-Eustache-March 3, 2005 Toronto) also known as Guylaine Saint-Onge or Guylaine St. Onge was a Canadian actor. She had one child, Aidan Nerman.
Guylaine St-Onge started her career as an actor in the 1980s and appeared in a number of Canadian TV shows and films. She gained wide recognition for her roles in TV series such as "Boogie Woogie", "Lance et Compte", and "Watatatow". She also acted in the critically acclaimed film "The Confessional" in 1995.
Aside from her acting career, St-Onge was also an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician. She released her first album, "Sur le fil de ma vie", in 1998, which was well-received by critics and audiences alike.
Unfortunately, St-Onge's promising career was cut short when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. She continued to work while undergoing treatment, but she passed away in 2005 at the age of 40. Her legacy lives on through her work in film and music, and she remains a beloved figure in the Canadian media industry.
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Paula Devicq
Paula Devicq (July 7, 1965 Edmonton-) a.k.a. Paula Michelle Devicq or Paula DeVicq is a Canadian actor and model.
She is best known for her role as Kirsten Bennett Thomas on the hit television series "Party of Five," which aired from 1994 to 2000. Devicq's other notable acting credits include appearances on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "CSI: Miami," and "The Good Wife." In addition to her acting career, she has worked as a model and has been featured in campaigns for Revlon, L'Oreal, and Clairol. Devicq is also passionate about animal rights and has been involved in various organizations and charities supporting animal welfare.
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Stephanie Morgenstern
Stephanie Morgenstern (December 10, 1965 Geneva-) also known as Stephanie Grace Morgenstern is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer, film director and voice actor.
She is best known for co-creating and co-starring in the Gemini-winning Canadian television series "Flashpoint". Stephanie has also voiced characters in various animated series including "Totally Spies", "Grossology", and "Maison Ikkoku". As an actor, Stephanie has appeared in numerous television series and films, including "The Sweet Hereafter" and "La Femme Nikita". She has also won awards for her work as a writer, including a Canadian Screenwriting Award for "Flashpoint". Additionally, Stephanie has directed several short films and television shows, including episodes of "Hard Rock Medical" and "Remedy".
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Carla Collins
Carla Collins (April 30, 1965 Sault Ste. Marie-) is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, comedian and presenter.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning into acting and comedy. Collins gained recognition as the host of several TV shows in the 1990s including "Carla Collins Comes Clean" and "Carlawood," where she interviewed celebrities and covered film festivals.
Collins has also written and starred in several one-woman shows including "Carlawood Live," "The Passion of the Crawford" and "The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder," which debuted at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.
In addition to her work in television and live performance, Collins has appeared in numerous films and television shows including "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," "The Ron James Show" and "God Bless America." She has also provided voiceovers for several animated series including "RoboCop: Alpha Commando" and "Inspector Gadget."
Collins is known for her irreverent, tongue-in-cheek humor and has been referred to as the "Queen of Canadian Comedy." She has won several awards for her work including the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up Comedian.
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Angela Featherstone
Angela Featherstone (April 3, 1965 Hamilton-) otherwise known as Angela Eileen Featherstone or Angie is a Canadian actor, writer, model and curator.
Featherstone started out as a model at the young age of 16 and later went on to pursue acting, starting with minor roles in TV shows like "Forever Knight" and "Due South." She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Chloe in the cult classic "The Doom Generation" in 1995.
Featherstone is also known for her roles in films like "The Wedding Singer," "Friends," and "Con Air." In 2016, she appeared in the TV series "Girls" and in 2019, she appeared in the film "The Marijuana Conspiracy."
Aside from acting, Featherstone is an accomplished curator and writer. She graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California with a degree in Fine Arts and has curated exhibitions in Los Angeles and Toronto. She has also written for various publications such as the LA Weekly and Vogue.
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Allison Hossack
Allison Hossack (January 26, 1965 Steinbach-) a.k.a. Allison J. Hossack or Hossack is a Canadian actor and singer.
She was born in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada in 1965. Hossack began her acting career in the mid-1980s appearing in several Canadian TV shows and films. She gained recognition in the 1990s for her roles on popular TV series such as “The Odyssey” and “Big Sound”. In addition to her acting career, Hossack is also a talented singer and has released several albums throughout her career. She has received critical acclaim for her performances both on screen and on stage, and has been nominated for several awards. Hossack continues to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in TV shows, films, and stage productions.
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Robbi Chong
Robbi Chong (May 28, 1965 Vancouver-) a.k.a. Robbi Lynn Chong or Robby Chong is a Canadian actor and model.
She is best known for her role in the film "Cheech and Chong's The Corsican Brothers" (1984) alongside her father, Tommy Chong. Robbi also appeared in other films such as "Crying Freeman" (1995) and "Galaxis" (1995). In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a professional model and has been featured in various magazines such as Playboy and Vogue. Later in life, she became a certified yoga instructor and now teaches yoga and meditation.
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Tina Tyler
Tina Tyler (July 16, 1965 Vancouver Island-) also known as Delilah Savage, Tina Tedeschi, Tiny Tedeschi, Christina Tyler, Tina Taylor or Tina Tylor is a Canadian pornographic film actor, film director and actor.
She started her career in the adult film industry in 1985, at the age of 20. Tyler appeared in over 150 adult films during her career, and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005. In addition to her work in front of the camera, Tyler also directed several adult films and worked as a script supervisor for mainstream films. After retiring from the adult film industry in the late 1990s, Tyler pursued a career in mainstream filmmaking and worked on several independent films as a producer and director. She also wrote an autobiography in 2009, titled "Inner Porn Star". Tyler is considered one of the most influential and highly regarded figures in the adult film industry.
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Lynda Boyd
Lynda Boyd (January 28, 1965 Vancouver-) also known as Linda Boyd is a Canadian actor, singer, dancer, musician, writer and voice actor.
Boyd has acted in numerous TV shows and films, including her roles as Rose Miller in the Canadian drama series Republic of Doyle and in the hit Netflix series You Me Her as Nina, mother of the lead character. She has also lent her voice to popular animated series such as Voltron: Legendary Defender and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. In addition to her acting career, Boyd has released two albums as a singer and has written and produced several plays. She has won multiple awards for her work in the Canadian entertainment industry, including a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series.
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Céline Bonnier
Céline Bonnier (August 31, 1965 Lévis-) also known as Celine Bonnier is a Canadian actor.
She began acting in the 1980s and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, both in English and French. Bonnier has won multiple awards for her performances, including a Gemini Award for her role in the television series "Les Hauts et les bas de Sophie Paquin" and a Jutra Award for her supporting role in the film "Les Muses orphelines". In addition to her acting career, Bonnier has worked as a voice actor and has lent her voice to various animated films and television shows. She is considered one of the most talented actors of her generation in Quebec and has been praised for her versatility and range.
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Janet van de Graaf
Janet van de Graaf (April 5, 1965-) also known as Monkey Toast or Janet Van De Graaff is a Canadian actor.
She is best known for her work in improvised comedy, having been a member of the cast of the Canadian comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" She has also appeared in various television shows and movies, including "The Ron James Show" and "The Tournament." In addition to her acting career, van de Graaf is also a writer, producer, and director. She has won numerous awards for her work in the entertainment industry and is considered one of the pioneers of improv comedy in Canada.
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Anke Engelke
Anke Engelke (December 21, 1965 Montreal-) also known as Anke Christina Engelke, Anke Christina Fischer, anke_engelke or Anke Fischer is a Canadian actor, voice actor, comedian and presenter. She has three children, Emma Grimm, Lasse Fischer and Aaron Fischer.
Engelke was actually born in Montreal to German parents, but grew up in Germany. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a cast member on the German comedy show "RTL Samstag Nacht." She also became known for her voiceover work in animated films, dubbing characters such as Marge Simpson in the German version of "The Simpsons" and Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" movies. Engelke has won numerous awards for her work, including the Grimme-Preis and the Bambi Award. She's also an advocate for various social and political causes, including animal rights and refugee aid.
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Amelia Campbell
Amelia Campbell (August 4, 1965 Montreal-) is a Canadian actor.
She began her career in the early 1990s, appearing in various theater productions in Canada and the United States. Campbell is best known for her work on Broadway, where she has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her roles in the plays "Our Country's Good" and "A Streetcar Named Desire".
Aside from her theater work, Campbell has also acted in several films and television shows, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "The Sopranos". She has also lent her voice to various audiobooks and video games.
In addition to her acting work, Campbell is also a teacher, teaching courses in acting and theater at several universities and workshops throughout North America.
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Carina Lau
Carina Lau (December 8, 1965 Suzhou-) also known as Carina Liu, Jia-Ling Liu, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Jialing Liu, Kar-Ling Lau, Ka-Ling Lau, Lau Ka Ling, Lau Ka-Ling, Carina Lau Kar-ling, Liú Jiālíng, Ka Ling Sister, Mrs. Leung, Ka Ling, Lau4 Gaa1-ling4, Carina Lau Kar Ling or Carina Lau Ka-Ling is a Canadian actor and singer.
Born in Suzhou, China in 1965, Carina Lau moved to Hong Kong when she was a child. She began her career as a model at the age of 16 and soon transitioned to acting, appearing in her first film "Prince Charming" in 1984. Lau went on to become one of the most successful actresses in Hong Kong cinema, starring in over 70 films throughout her career. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in "Days of Being Wild" (1991) and "Sausalito" (2000).
In addition to her film work, Lau has also released music albums and performed in concerts. She is known for her distinctive singing voice and has been nicknamed "Fairy Sister" in China. Lau has been involved in several charitable organizations and is a goodwill ambassador for the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. She married fellow actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai in 2008 after more than 20 years of dating.
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Sarah G. Buxton
Sarah G. Buxton (March 23, 1965 Brentwood-) also known as Sarah Galbraith Buxton, Bucky or Sarah Buxton is a Canadian actor. Her child is called Finn Michael Brolly.
Sarah G. Buxton is a Canadian actor best known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies such as "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Sunset Beach," "Darling Nikki," and "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead." She was born on March 23, 1965, in Brentwood, California, to parents who were both actors as well. Sarah grew up in a family of artists, and it was natural for her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
She made her acting debut in 1983, in the TV series "The Facts of Life," and since then, Sarah has appeared in many TV shows and movies. She is praised for her versatility as an actor, and her ability to portray different characters with ease. Her remarkable performances have earned her critical acclaim, awards, and a huge fan following.
Apart from acting, Sarah is also a writer, painter, and musician. She has a deep love for animals and is actively involved in animal welfare initiatives. Sarah is also a mother to her son, Finn Michael Brolly, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Irish actor, and producer, Shane Brolly.
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