As the Dodgers and Blue Jays fly to L.A. for Game 3, let’s take a look at Canadian actors who made it big in Hollywood
From maple leaves to movie marquees, these Canadian stars traded Tim Hortons for Hollywood dreams—and made Los Angeles their second home.
The Blue Jays and the Dodgers are tied at 1-1 in their World Series, after the Dodgers, and Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, put in a superb performance to level the series.
The World Series now leaves Canada and heads to Los Angeles for the next three games of the series. Games six and seven, if required, will be back in Toronto.
Canadians heading to L.A.
And talking of Canadians heading to Los Angeles (did you see what we did there), we thought we’d take a look at folk who left the biggest country in North America to make a name for themselves in Tinsel Town.
Michael J. Fox
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Fox packed up and moved to Los Angeles in 1979, turning into a Hollywood mainstay with the “Back to the Future” trilogy and a tireless voice for change.
Mike Myers
Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Myers made the leap to L.A., where he brought his wild accents and comedy genius to life through “Austin Powers” and “Shrek.”
Nina Dobrev
Bulgarian-born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Dobrev shifted to Los Angeles and captured audiences with her breakout role on “The Vampire Diaries,” proving Canadian roots can fuel international stardom.
Jim Carrey
Originating from Newmarket, Ontario, Carrey relocated to L.A., where his elastic face and fearless physical comedy made him one of Hollywood’s all-time funniest icons.
Elliot Page
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Page ventured to the U.S., establishing himself in L.A.-centric film and TV with roles like “Juno” and “The Umbrella Academy,” while remaining proudly Canadian at heart.
Hayden Christensen
From Vancouver and Toronto suburbs to the streets of L.A., Christensen became the face of Anakin Skywalker in the “Star Wars” saga and continues to capitalize on his cross-border Canadian swagger.
Seth Rogen
Raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Rogen moved to Los Angeles, co-creating and starring in blockbuster comedies that earned him a forever-fan base and legacy in Hollywood’s comedic pantheon.
Pamela Anderson
Born in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Anderson’s move to the L.A. scene launched her into pop-culture royalty with “Baywatch,” before she made a self-described “homecoming” back to Vancouver Island.
Matthew Perry
Canadian-raised in Ottawa, Perry migrated into the Los Angeles spotlight, where his chemistry on “Friends” turned him into a sitcom legend and left an indelible mark on global pop culture.
Shay Mitchell
From Mississauga to Vancouver to Los Angeles, Mitchell broke out on U.S. television and now blends her Canadian roots with Hollywood style and international presence.
Cobie Smulders
Born in Vancouver and raised in White Rock, B.C., Smulders’s move to L.A. led her to portray one of TV’s most beloved characters in “How I Met Your Mother” and thrive in Marvel’s cinematic universe.
Keanu Reeves
Though born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, Keanu’s journey to L.A. made him a global star—“John Wick” and “The Matrix” cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and beloved actors.
Taylor Russell
Deep Cove, B.C. produced this breakout star, who relocated to Los Angeles and captured critical acclaim in the beautifully haunting “Bones and All” opposite Timothée Chalamet.
Ryan Reynolds
Vancouver-born and Ottawa-raised, Reynolds made his way to L.A., where his sharp wit and blockbuster roles (yes, “Deadpool”) showcase why he’s Hollywood’s most likable Canadian import.
Ryan Gosling
Boston may be where he was born but London, Ontario raised him—and at just 16 he moved to Los Angeles, setting the stage for a career that’s now Oscar-worthy and unmistakably stylish.
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