Canadian actresses who were born in 1974
Here are 24 famous actresses from Canada were born in 1974:
Grace Park
Grace Park (March 14, 1974 Los Angeles-) also known as Jee Un Park is a Canadian model and actor.
Park was born in Los Angeles, California but spent most of her childhood in Canada after her family moved to British Columbia when she was a young child. She attended Magee Secondary School and then went on to study psychology at the University of British Columbia.
Park is perhaps best known for her roles as Sharon Valerii and Sharon Agathon in the hit sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, as well as her role as Kono Kalakaua in the reboot of Hawaii Five-0. She has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films throughout her career.
In addition to acting, Park has also worked as a model, including being named one of Maxim's Hot 100 in 2006. She is also an avid golfer and has participated in numerous celebrity golf events.
Park currently lives in Vancouver with her husband and their son. She is fluent in both English and Korean.
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Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette (June 1, 1974 Ottawa-) a.k.a. Alanis Nadine Morissette, alanis_morissette or Alanis Morrisette is a Canadian writer, singer, record producer, songwriter, actor, film director, film score composer, film producer, guitarist, musician and singer-songwriter. Her child is called Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway.
Alanis Morissette rose to fame in the 1990s with her album "Jagged Little Pill," which sold over 33 million copies worldwide and won several Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. She has released numerous hit songs throughout her career, such as "Hand in My Pocket," "You Oughta Know," and "Ironic." In addition to her successful music career, Morissette has also acted in various films and television shows, including "Dogma," "Weeds," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She is also an advocate for various causes, including mental health and women's rights. In recent years, Morissette has continued to release music and perform for her fans around the world.
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Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Kreviazuk (May 18, 1974 Winnipeg-) also known as Chantal Krevizuk, Chantal Krevisyuk, Chantel Kreviazuk, Chantal Thelma-Ramupriya Kreviazuk, Kreviazuk, Chantal, Chantal Jennifer Kreviazuk, Chantal L. Kreviazuk or Chippy is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer. Her children are called Rowan Michael Maida, Lucca Jon Maida and Salvador Daniel Maida.
Chantal Kreviazuk started playing music at a young age and was classically trained in piano. She first gained recognition as a songwriter when she wrote the song "Surrounded" for fellow Canadian musician Edwin. She released her debut album, "Under These Rocks and Stones," in 1996, which was a commercial success and earned her several Juno Award nominations. She has released several other albums since then, including "Colour Moving and Still," "What If It All Means Something," and "Hard Sail." In addition to her music career, Kreviazuk has also acted in films and television shows, and has worked as a film producer. She is married to fellow Canadian musician Raine Maida of the band Our Lady Peace.
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Natasha Henstridge
Natasha Henstridge (August 15, 1974 Springdale-) a.k.a. Natasha T. Henstridge, The chick from Species or Natasha Tonya Henstridge is a Canadian actor and fashion model. She has two children, Tristan River Waite and Asher Sky Waite.
Henstridge began her career as a model at the age of 14, and eventually transitioned into acting. Her breakthrough role came in the 1995 science fiction film "Species," in which she played the lead role of Sil.
She has also appeared in a number of other films, including "The Whole Nine Yards," "Ghost of Mars," and "Maximum Risk." On television, she has had recurring roles on shows like "Eli Stone" and "The Secret Circle."
In addition to her acting career, Henstridge has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including advocating for animal rights and supporting breast cancer research.
Henstridge has been married twice, first to actor Damian Chapa and later to singer Darius Campbell.
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Nicole Appleton
Nicole Appleton (December 7, 1974 Hamilton-) a.k.a. Nicole Marie Appleton, Appleton, Nicole or Nicole Marie Appleton-Gallagher is a Canadian singer and actor. She has one child, Gene Gallagher.
Nicole was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada but raised in London, England. She first rose to fame as a member of the girl group All Saints in the late 90s. The group had several hit songs including "Never Ever" and "Pure Shores". After All Saints disbanded in 2001, Nicole pursued a solo career and released her debut album "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" in 2003.
Aside from her music career, Nicole has also acted in various TV shows including "Hollyoaks" and "The Bill". She also participated in the reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" in 2004, where she finished in third place.
Nicole was married to Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis, from 2008-2014. They have one child together, a son named Gene. In recent years, Nicole has reunited with All Saints and continues to make music with the group.
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Deborah Cox
Deborah Cox (July 13, 1974 Toronto-) also known as Debora Cox or Debrorah Cox is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. Her children are called Isaiah Stephens, Sumayah Stephens and Kaila Michelle Stephens.
Deborah Cox began singing in church and later pursued a career in music, signing with Arista Records in the late 1990s. Her self-titled debut album earned her two Juno Awards in Canada, and she went on to release several successful albums over the years. Some of her most popular hits include "Nobody's Supposed to be Here," "We Can't Be Friends," and "Beautiful U R." In addition to her music career, she has also acted in various TV shows and on Broadway, including the lead role in the Broadway adaptation of Whitney Houston's film, "The Bodyguard." In 2019, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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Tricia Helfer
Tricia Helfer (April 11, 1974 Donalda-) also known as Tricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian model, actor, television producer and television show host.
Helfer began her career as a model, winning the Ford Models' Supermodel of the World contest in 1992. She later transitioned to acting, starring in the acclaimed reimagined series Battlestar Galactica as the Cylon Number Six. Helfer has since become a well-known presence on television, with roles in shows like Lucifer, Van Helsing and Powers. In addition to her acting work, she has also produced and hosted several television series, including Canada's First Women and The World's Greatest Supermodel. Helfer is also an advocate for animal rights and has worked with several organizations to promote ethical treatment of animals.
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Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank (May 10, 1974 Edmonton-) also known as Mandy-Raye Cruikshank is a Canadian actor.
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank is not only an actor, but she is also a world champion freediver and a conservationist. She set multiple world records in freediving and has been recognized as one of the world's top freedivers. Cruickshank has also worked as a stunt double in various movies and TV shows. In addition to her career achievements, she is a prominent advocate for marine conservation and has worked with many organizations to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans.
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Melissa Coates
Melissa Coates (June 18, 1974 Thunder Bay-) is a Canadian bodybuilder and actor.
She started her career as a professional wrestler in the late 1990s, performing in several promotions such as Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Coates had a successful bodybuilding career, winning the titles of Miss Canada in 1996 and Miss Jan Tana Pro Classic in 1997. In addition to her wrestling and bodybuilding careers, she has also appeared in several films and TV shows, including "The Hangover" and "Days of Our Lives." Coates currently runs her own fitness and nutrition business and continues to inspire others through her body of work.
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Marie Wilson
Marie Wilson (October 12, 1974 Athens-) a.k.a. Marie Flevaras is a Canadian actor.
Wilson began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to television and film. She is best known for her roles as Dr. Christine 'Kick' Kickpatrick on the television series "MVP" and as Alex Young on the comedy series "Less Than Kind." In 2015, Wilson appeared in the film "Big Muddy," which won Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2015 Edmonton Film Festival. She has also lent her voice to various animated shows including "Total Drama Island" and "6teen." Wilson has been nominated for several awards including a Gemini Award for her performance in "MVP."
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Leah Cairns
Leah Cairns (June 2, 1974 North Vancouver-) is a Canadian actor.
She is best known for her role as Lieutenant Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson on the science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica. Cairns has also appeared in a number of other popular TV shows including Supernatural, Interrogation, and Travelers. In addition to her television work, Cairns has also lent her voice to several video games including the popular franchise, Dead Rising. Cairns has received numerous accolades for her work including a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series.
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Kristin Booth
Kristin Booth (August 28, 1974 Kitchener-) also known as Kristi or Kristen Booth is a Canadian actor.
She studied at both Sheridan College and the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training. Booth has appeared in numerous films and television shows in Canada and the US, including the series "Orphan Black" and "The Kennedys". She has won multiple awards for her work in both film and television, including a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her work in the series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". In addition to her acting career, Booth is also a published children's book author and a supporter of various charities, including the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Nina Arsenault
Nina Arsenault (January 20, 1974 Beamsville-) a.k.a. Rodney Arsenault is a Canadian writer, sex worker, actor and columnist.
Throughout her career, Nina Arsenault has been recognized for her work as an advocate for trans and sex worker rights. She has written several books, including her memoir, "The Silicone Diaries," which chronicles her experience undergoing over 60 cosmetic surgeries to feminize her appearance. In addition to her writing, she has also been involved in numerous film and theater projects, including the documentary "No More apologies: The life and times of Delta Work" and the acclaimed stage production "The Silicone Diaries," which she both wrote and starred in. Alongside her artistic pursuits, Nina has been a vocal advocate for trans and sex worker rights, facilitating workshops and speaking engagements across North America.
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Holly Lewis
Holly Lewis (December 17, 1974 Scarborough-) is a Canadian actor.
She is best known for her role as Amy in the film "The Hanging Garden" (1997) for which she won a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress. Lewis has also appeared in various television shows and films, including "Street Legal", "Due South", and "Murdoch Mysteries". Additionally, she has worked as a director and producer for various theatre productions across Canada. Lewis studied at the National Theatre School of Canada and has since become a notable figure in the Canadian acting industry.
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Lalainia Lindbjerg
Lalainia Lindbjerg (September 3, 1974 Coquitlam-) also known as Lalainia Lindberg, Lelania Lindberg, Lalania Lindbjerg, Lalania Lindbjgerg or Lalainia Lindjberg is a Canadian voice actor and actor. She has two children, Caedence Strelau and Aurielle Strelau.
Lalainia Lindbjerg started her career in the entertainment industry at a young age, getting her first voice acting gig when she was only 13 years old. She went on to voice a variety of characters in numerous animated television series and movies, including "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," "Street Fighter," and "Inuyasha."
In addition to her voice acting work, Lalainia has also appeared in several films and television shows. She has had recurring roles in popular Canadian shows, such as "The Commish" and "Da Vinci's Inquest," and has also made guest appearances on American shows such as "Supernatural" and "Smallville."
Lalainia is actively involved in the Canadian film and television industry, and has received a Leo Award (an award presented by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia) for her voice acting work. In addition to her work on screen, Lalainia is also an accomplished stage actress, having performed in numerous plays in theaters across Canada.
Off-stage, Lalainia is a mother of two and has been involved in a number of charitable organizations, including the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and the Alzheimer Society of BC.
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Nisha Ganatra
Nisha Ganatra (June 25, 1974 Vancouver-) also known as Nisha Kumari is a Canadian film director, film producer, television director, screenwriter and actor.
Ganatra is best known for her work on the romantic comedy film, "Chutney Popcorn" (1999), which won the Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. She also worked as a director and producer on the hit television show, "Transparent" (2014-2019), which won numerous awards including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 2015.
Ganatra has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as "Fresh Off the Boat" and "The Last Man on Earth", and has directed films such as "Late Night" (2019) and "The High Note" (2020), which stars Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson.
In addition to her work in film and television, Ganatra has been an advocate for gender and LGBTQ+ representation in the entertainment industry. She has spoken publicly about her experiences as a woman of color in the industry and has worked to create opportunities for underrepresented groups.
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Emily Haines
Emily Haines (January 25, 1974 New Delhi-) also known as Haines, Emily, Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton or Emily Haynes is a Canadian singer-songwriter, keyboard player and actor.
She is best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the indie rock band Metric. Haines was born in India to American parents, but grew up in Canada. She began her musical career with the band "Sky Captain" in the mid-1990s before forming Metric in 1998. In addition to her work with Metric, Haines has released several solo albums including "Knives Don't Have Your Back" and "Choir of the Mind". She has also collaborated with numerous artists including Broken Social Scene and Stars. Aside from music, Haines has also acted in a few films and TV shows.
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Sarah Strange
Sarah Strange (September 6, 1974 Vancouver-) is a Canadian actor and voice actor.
She is best known for her roles in popular TV shows like Men in Trees, ReGenesis, and Da Vinci's Inquest. Sarah has also had recurring roles in shows like The Killing and Rogue.
In addition to her onscreen work, Sarah is also a prolific voice actor. She has lent her voice to numerous animated series, including My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Littlest Pet Shop, and Max Steel. She has also provided voice work for video games, such as the highly popular Assassin's Creed franchise.
Sarah's talent as an actor has been recognized with many award nominations, including a Leo Award for her role in the TV movie When Calls the Heart. Sarah continues to work in both film and television, and is highly respected within the Canadian film and television industry.
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Anna Silk
Anna Silk (January 31, 1974 Fredericton-) is a Canadian actor.
She is best known for her role in the supernatural drama TV series Lost Girl where she played the lead character of Bo. Silk started her acting career in theater before transitioning into film and television. She has appeared in several other TV shows and films, including Blood and Donuts, Being Erica, and Assassins Tale. Silk has been nominated for several awards, including a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her role in Lost Girl. Outside of acting, Silk is also involved in several charities and has been a spokesperson for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
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Divine Brown
Divine Brown (September 9, 1974 Toronto-) otherwise known as Divine Earth Essence is a Canadian singer and actor.
She gained international notoriety in 1995 after she was caught performing a sexual act with actor Hugh Grant in a car on Sunset Boulevard, which resulted in Grant's arrest and a wave of negative media attention towards Brown. Despite the scandal, Brown continued to pursue her music career and released several albums, including "Divine Brown" and "The Love Chronicles". She has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording and a Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Artist. In addition to her music, Brown has also pursued an acting career, appearing in films such as "Tommy Boy" and "Saints and Sinners". She has also appeared on television shows such as "Soul Food" and "Da Kink in My Hair".
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Kristy Yang
Kristy Yang (January 7, 1974 Shanghai-) a.k.a. Yang King Ru, Kristy Yan, Kung-Yu Yang, Kristy Yeung, Kristy Yang Kung Yu, Kristy Yeung Kung Yu, Yang Kung Yu or Yeung Kung Yu is a Canadian actor.
She was born and raised in Shanghai, China and immigrated to Canada when she was 9 years old. Yang began her acting career in Hong Kong in the early 1990s and has since become a well-known actress in Asia. She has appeared in over 50 films and TV dramas, including "The Thunderbolt Fist," "Young and Dangerous 3," and "The Legendary Siblings." In addition to acting, Yang is also known for her singing career and has released several albums in Taiwan and Hong Kong. She has won numerous awards for her work in both acting and music, including the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards. Yang is also active in charity work, supporting causes such as AIDS awareness and environmental conservation.
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Janaya Stephens
Janaya Stephens (March 17, 1974 London-) also known as Janaya Lynn Stephens or Janaya Stephen is a Canadian actor.
She grew up in St. Thomas, Ontario and later attended the University of Western Ontario where she studied English and Drama. Stephens started her career in the entertainment industry as a television host and presenter for various channels like HGTV, CBC and MTV Canada. She then transitioned into acting and landed various roles in popular television shows like "Being Erica", "Degrassi: The Next Generation", and "Designated Survivor". Stephens is also known for her voice acting work and has lent her voice to characters in animated series like "Total Drama Island" and "Bakugan Battle Brawlers".
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Tamara Bernier
Tamara Bernier (June 6, 1974 Canada-) a.k.a. Tamara Bernier Evans, Tam Evans, Tamara Bernier-Evans or Tamara Evans is a Canadian actor, composer, writer, record producer and singer.
Tamara Bernier started her career in the entertainment industry in the early 1990s, landing roles in various television shows and movies. She gained popularity for her portrayal of the character "Shawnelle Gibbs" on the popular Canadian TV series "North of 60", which ran from 1992-1997. In addition to acting, Tamara is also a talented musician and has released several albums over the years. She is also a writer and composer, having written several plays and movie scores. Tamara has won numerous awards for her work in the entertainment industry, including a Gemini award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her work on "North of 60".
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Josie Ho
Josie Ho (December 26, 1974 Hong Kong-) a.k.a. Josephine Ho Chiu-Yi, Josephine Ho, Chao Yi He, Chiu Yee Hoh, Ho Chiu-Yee, Josie Ho Chiu-Yee, Chaoyi He, Josephine "Josie" Ho Chiu-Yi, Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Josie Ho Chiu-Yi, Ho Chiu, 何超儀 or 何超仪 is a Canadian singer, actor, film producer and voice actor.
She was born in Hong Kong and grew up in a creative family, as her father is musician and actor Charles Heung and her mother is actress Betty Ting Pei. Josie began her career as a singer in the late 1990s and released several albums in both Cantonese and English. She later shifted her focus to acting and has appeared in numerous films, including "Naked Ambition," "Dream Home," and "Contagion." In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Josie is also a philanthropist and supports various charitable organizations. She continues to be active in the entertainment industry and has received critical acclaim for her performances in both film and television.
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