Countless stars film blockbuster movies, shoot award-winning TV shows, and pack concert venues in British Columbia.
And we can boast many of them as homegrown celebrities. There are the obvious names, such as Pamela Anderson (pride of Ladysmith), Bryan Adams (who rehearsed in his mom's North Vancouver basement), and Michael J. Fox (who has a theatre named after him in Burnaby, where he grew up).
But there are plenty of other famous and talented faces who you may not know are from this province:
Born in Vancouver, Cobie Smulders has played a recurring role in the 'Avengers' franchise, but is best known as Robin Scherbatsky on "How I Met Your Mother." Smulders became an actress after several years of working as a model around the world.
Born in Vancouver, Cobie Smulders has a recurring role in the "Avengers" franchise, but is best known as Robin Scherbatsky on "How I Met Your Mother." Smulders became an actress after several years of working as a model around the world.
Born in Vancouver, Cobie Smulders has played a recurring role in the 'Avengers' franchise, but is best known as Robin Scherbatsky on "How I Met Your Mother." Smulders became an actress after several years of working as a model around the world.
This fashion model grew up in Richmond where she went to Hugh McRoberts Secondary School. As a devout Jehovah's Witness, she will not pose nude, with cigarettes, nationalistic emblems or religious icons.
This fashion model grew up in Richmond where she went to Hugh McRoberts Secondary School. As a devout Jehovah's Witness, she will not pose nude, with cigarettes, nationalistic emblems or religious icons.
This fashion model grew up in Richmond where she went to Hugh McRoberts Secondary School. As a devout Jehovah's Witness, she will not pose nude, with cigarettes, nationalistic emblems or religious icons.
Born in Montreal, actress Missy Peregrym lived most of her early life in Surrey, where she attended Fleetwood Park Secondary School. She debuted in gymnastics movie "Stick It" and now stars in "Rookie Blue."
Born in Montreal, actress Missy Peregrym lived most of her early life in Surrey, where she attended Fleetwood Park Secondary School. She debuted in gymnastics movie "Stick It" and now stars in "Rookie Blue."
Born in Vancouver, an unknown Hayden Christensen was chosen to star as Anakin Skywalker in two "Star Wars" prequels. He has launched a clothing line with RW&CO.
Born in Vancouver, an unknown Hayden Christensen was chosen to star as Anakin Skywalker in two "Star Wars" prequels. He has launched a clothing line with RW&CO.
The actor was born in California, but moved to Vancouver when he was eight years old: "I love Vancouver. I can be with my family, I can reconnect with the guys. It will always be my home."
Since his breakthrough role in "Dawson's Creek," Joshua Jackson has been in movies and TV show "Fringe."
The actor, who starred in 'Dawson's Creek,' was born in California, but moved to Vancouver when he was eight years old: "I love Vancouver. I can be with my family, I can reconnect with the guys. It will always be my home."
Born in Vancouver, Alexander Ludwig was Cato in "The Hunger Games" and is currently in TV series "Viking."
Born in Vancouver, Alexander Ludwig was Cato in "The Hunger Games" and is currently in TV series "Viking."
A principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada, Heather Ogden was born in Toronto and moved to Richmond, B.C. when she was six years old. She trained at the Richmond Academy of Dance.
A principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada, Heather Ogden was born in Toronto and moved to Richmond, B.C. when she was six years old. She trained at the Richmond Academy of Dance.
A principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada, Heather Ogden was born in Toronto and moved to Richmond, B.C. when she was six years old. She trained at the Richmond Academy of Dance.
A principal dancer at the National Ballet of Canada, Heather Ogden was born in Toronto and moved to Richmond, B.C. when she was six years old. She trained at the Richmond Academy of Dance. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/27/heather-ogden-guillaume-cote-roots-ballet_n_4675871.html" target="_blank">Ogden's husband, Guillaume Côté</a>, is also a dancer.
Seth Rogen <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/15/seth-rogen-movies-vancouver_n_5119970.html">refers to his Vancouver childhood</a> frequently in his movies, which include "Superbad," "Knocked Up," and "Funny People." Rogen attended Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School and Point Grey Secondary School.
Seth Rogen <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/15/seth-rogen-movies-vancouver_n_5119970.html">refers to his Vancouver childhood</a> frequently in his movies, which include "Superbad," "Knocked Up," and "Funny People." Rogen attended Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School and Point Grey Secondary School.
Seth Rogen <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/15/seth-rogen-movies-vancouver_n_5119970.html">refers to his Vancouver childhood</a> frequently in his movies, which include "Superbad," "Knocked Up," and "Funny People." Rogen attended Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School and Point Grey Secondary School.
The actor and former model was born in Kelowna and grew up in Vancouver. He's best-known for his portrayal of troubled high school football star Tim Riggins on "Friday Night Lights." He has also starred in the movies "Battleship" and "John Carter."
The actor and former model was born in Kelowna and grew up in Vancouver. He's best-known for his portrayal of troubled high school football star Tim Riggins on "Friday Night Lights." He has also starred in the movies "Battleship" and "John Carter."
The actor and former model was born in Kelowna and grew up in Vancouver. He's best-known for his portrayal of troubled high school football star Tim Riggins on "Friday Night Lights." He has also starred in the movies "Battleship" and "John Carter."
Vancouver-born Edison Chen is a Chinese superstar with success in films, music and fashion in Hong Kong. He was embroiled in a sex scandal in 2008 when photos of him and several female Chinese celebrities were publicized. Chen attended R.C. Palmer Secondary School in Richmond, B.C.
Vancouver-born Edison Chen is a Chinese superstar with success in films, music and fashion in Hong Kong. He was embroiled in a sex scandal in 2008 when photos of him and several female Chinese celebrities were publicized. Chen attended R.C. Palmer Secondary School in Richmond, B.C.
Actor Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver where he graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School. He dropped out of Kwantlen Polytechnic University to pursue acting. After debuting in TV show "Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place," he went on to star in "Green Lantern" and "Blade: Trinity."
Actor Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver where he graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School. He dropped out of Kwantlen Polytechnic University to pursue acting. After debuting in TV show "Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place," he went on to star in "Green Lantern" and "Blade: Trinity."
Actor Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver where he graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School. He dropped out of Kwantlen Polytechnic University to pursue acting. After debuting in TV show "Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place," he went on to star in "Green Lantern" and "Blade: Trinity."
Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall was born in Nanaimo. To date, she's won two Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards.
Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall was born in Nanaimo. To date, she's won two Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards.
Vancouver-born Carrie-Anne Moss graduated from Magee Secondary and travelled as a model before her big break as Trinity in "The Matrix." She's gone on to dramatic roles in "Chocolat" and "Memento."
Vancouver-born Carrie-Anne Moss graduated from Magee Secondary and travelled as a model before her big break as Trinity in "The Matrix." She's gone on to dramatic roles in "Chocolat" and "Memento."
Vancouver-born Carrie-Anne Moss graduated from Magee Secondary and travelled as a model before her big break as Trinity in "The Matrix." She's gone on to dramatic roles in "Chocolat" and "Memento."
Actor Shawn Ashmore shot to fame in the "X-Men" movie franchise as Bobby Drake/Iceman. Born in Richmond, B.C., Ashmore has a twin brother, Aaron, who is also an actor.
Actor Shawn Ashmore shot to fame in the "X-Men" movie franchise as Bobby Drake/Iceman. Born in Richmond, B.C., Ashmore has a twin brother, Aaron, who is also an actor.
Actor Shawn Ashmore shot to fame in the "X-Men" movie franchise as Bobby Drake/Iceman. Born in Richmond, B.C., Ashmore has a twin brother, Aaron, who is also an actor.
Aaron Ashmore played Jimmy Olsen in the TV series "Smallville." He was born one minute before his twin and fellow actor, Shawn Ashmore, in Richmond, B.C.
Aaron Ashmore played Jimmy Olsen in the TV series "Smallville." He was born one minute before his twin and fellow actor, Shawn Ashmore, in Richmond, B.C.
From Port Alberni, Kim Campbell is the only Canadian prime minister born in British Columbia. She's also the only female PM to hold the office.
From Port Alberni, Kim Campbell is the only Canadian prime minister born in British Columbia. She's also the only female PM to hold the office.
Born in Vancouver, actress Kristen Kreuk graduated from Eric Hamber High School. She debuted in CBC TV show "Edgemont" and her career took off with the WB series, "Smallville," where she played Lana Lang. "I'd rather walk than drive a car. In Vancouver, where I am from, you can get to just about anywhere you need to go on foot. Even if it's raining I'll go out for a stroll. I just love that."
Born in Vancouver, actress Kristen Kreuk graduated from Eric Hamber High School. She debuted in CBC TV show "Edgemont" and her career took off with the WB series, "Smallville," where she played Lana Lang. "I'd rather walk than drive a car. In Vancouver, where I am from, you can get to just about anywhere you need to go on foot. Even if it's raining I'll go out for a stroll. I just love that."
Born in Vancouver, actress Kristen Kreuk graduated from Eric Hamber High School. She debuted in CBC TV show "Edgemont" and her career took off with the WB series, "Smallville," where she played Lana Lang. "I'd rather walk than drive a car. In Vancouver, where I am from, you can get to just about anywhere you need to go on foot. Even if it's raining I'll go out for a stroll. I just love that."
Professional NBA player Steve Nash was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. His family moved to Regina before settling in Victoria where he had a successful high-school basketball career. He co-owns the Vancouver Whitecaps as well as a chain of gyms in B.C.
Professional NBA player Steve Nash was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. His family moved to Regina before settling in Victoria where he had a successful high-school basketball career. He co-owns the Vancouver Whitecaps as well as a chain of gyms in B.C.
Born in Ladysmith, Pamela Anderson's discovery is B.C. folklore. Dressed in a Labatt's Beer T-shirt at a B.C. Lions game, her image was shown on the Jumbotron to cheers from the crowd. That turned into a contract with Labatt's, then the first of many Playboy covers. Anderson was the Tool Time girl on "Home Improvement," then starred in "Baywatch."
Pamela Anderson is seen with co-star Nicole Eggert in a set photo from "Baywatch" in 1992.
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