List of inductees of Canada's Walk of Fame



Canada's Walk of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians. It consists of a series of stars imbedded in 13 designated blocks worth of sidewalks in Toronto, located in front of Roy Thomson Hall, the Princess of Wales Theatre, and the Royal Alexandra Theatre on King and Simcoe streets. The first group of members was inducted in 1998, and it has since expanded to include the RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize competition, which assists emerging Canadian musicians with getting their careers off the ground.
The Walk of Fame was first conceived in 1996 when Peter Soumalias suggested the idea of a Walk of Fame for famous Torontonians to the board of the Toronto Entertainment District Association. They rejected his idea but he went on to establish a Walk of Fame for Canadians. Canada's Walk of Fame runs an annual contest in which Canadians can nominate potential inductees. In 2000, prior to the introduction of the online voting system, over 30,000 nominations were received via letters, fax and e-mail. The committee then analyzes the nominees based on the following criteria: the nominee was born in Canada or has spent their formative or creative years in Canada; they have had a minimum of 10 years experience in their field and they have had a national or international impact on Canada’s Cultural heritage. Following the Selection Committee's evaluation, the nominees that meet all of the requirements are forwarded to the board of directors, who then select the inductees.
New inductees are inducted annually at an unveiling ceremony where their star, a stylized maple leaf, is revealed. The first was held in 1998 and only four of the twelve then-living inductees attended: Karen Kain, Norman Jewison, Barbara Ann Scott and Rich Little. Since 2008, the Walk of Fame also hands out the Cineplex Legends Award, which is posthumously awarded "to Canadian pioneers in film, music, sport, arts, and innovation." In 2010 the Allan Slaight Award was introduced, which recognizes the achievements of young Canadians who have the ability to turn their talent into inspiration. The award is presented annually to a young Canadian who is making a positive impact in the field of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy. The list of recipients of the Allan Slaight Award include: Nikki Yanofsky in 2010, Drake in 2011, Melanie Fiona in 2012, Carly Rae Jepsen in 2013, The Weeknd in 2014, Shawn Mendes in 2015, Brett Kissel in 2016, Shawn Hook in 2017, Jessie Reyez in 2018 and Alessia Cara in 2019.
Of the 168 stars on the walk of fame, 154 are for individuals, including athletes; coaches; actors, directors, writers and producers of movies, television and stage; singers, songwriters and musicians; playwrights; authors; comedians; cartoonists; and supermodels. Fourteen stars have been given to groups, such as music bands, comedy troupes, sports teams. In these cases, the group name is listed on the star and the names of individual members are omitted.

Inductees

Some inductees were unable to attend the ceremony the year they were inducted, and as a result were honoured in a ceremony in a later year.
YearNameArea of RecognitionAchievements
2012Team, ice hockeyDefeated the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series, an eight game series.
1998MusicianWon a Grammy Award, nominated for three Academy Awards for songwriting; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Adams was unable to attend his 1998 induction and was later honoured at a ceremony in 2008.
2006Actress; modelFive-time Playboy cover girl; also noted for her role in Baywatch.
2005Singer, songwriterCredited with writing over 900 songs, member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2014Jurist, lawyer/PhilanthropyJustice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1999 to 2004; United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2004 to 2008; Companion of the Order of Canada.
2004DirectorHis 2003 film The Barbarian Invasions won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film; Companion of the Order of Canada.
2006MusicianWinner of eight Juno Awards.
2019Actor
2001Painter, sculptorCompanion of the Order of Canada.
2001AuthorWon the Booker Prize for The Blind Assassin, companion of the Order of Canada.
2002Actor, comedianNominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1989 for Driving Miss Daisy; charter member of Saturday Night Live.
2012Musician, singerHas earned 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards and sold over 40 million records worldwide as a solo artist and various bands, including The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
2017Athlete, sprinter
2014MusiciansInducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Honoured with The Recording Academy's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
2008ActressWon a Gemini Award for Road to Avonlea.
2016Television personality
2001Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two-time NHL MVP, won 10 Stanley Cups, companion of the Order of Canada.
2001InventorInventor of the telephone.
1998AuthorWinner of four Governor General's Awards, companion of the Order of Canada.
2009MusiciansWon 11 Juno Awards, including five for Group of the Year.
2011AstronautCanada's first female astronaut.
2003Coach, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two-time NHL coach of the year, coached nine Stanley Cup-winning teams and has the highest winning percentage in NHL history.
2007Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two-time Vezina Trophy winner, won four Stanley Cups.
2001Athlete, figure skatingFour-time World Figure Skating Champion.
2015Singer
2009ActorInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient. Known for his portrayal of Perry Mason in the television series of the same name, for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2008DirectorWon three Academy Awards in 1997 for best director, best film editing and best picture for the film Titanic; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1998Actor, comedianPart of SCTV.
1998Actor, comedianWon two Golden Globe Awards for The Truman Show and Man on the Moon. Carrey was unable to attend his 1998 induction and was later honoured at a ceremony in 2004.
2009Fashion designersCreators of Dsquared2, a high-end fashion label.
2009ActressBorn in Liverpool, England. Known for her portrayal of Samantha Jones in Sex and the City for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1999SingerMember of the Order of Canada.
2015 and Coach's CornerSports/Television
2005Athlete, boxingMember of the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
2002Circus troupeA world-renowned circus troupe that originated in Quebec; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2010MusicianLead singer and frontman for Blood, Sweat & Tears. Won three Grammy Awards, and a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
2009MusicianMember of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Won six Juno Awards, including Single of the Year for "Life Is a Highway".
2018Singer
2005Music producer, concert promoterMember of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
2002Painter, printmakerOfficer of the Order of Canada.
2005Music producerExecutive-producer of Grammy Awards for 35 years, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2003Athlete, figure skatingOlympic figure skating bronze medalist in 1976.
2006Athlete, downhill skiingCollectively earned 107 top 10 World Cup finishes from 1978 to 1984. Members were: Dave Irwin, Dave Murray, Steve Podborski, Jim Hunter and Ken Read.
2015Actress
1999DirectorOfficer of the Order of Canada, winner of the Cannes lifetime achievement award.
1999ActorNominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1944 for The Seventh Cross.
2011MusicianLead singer for The Guess Who, six-time Juno Award winner.
2017Businesswoman
1999SingerWon five Grammy Awards; has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. Member of the Order of Canada. Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004ActressWon a Gemini Award. Member of the Order of Canada.
2011Singer
2019Children's entertainer
2003Athlete, equestrianOlympic gold medalist in 1968.
2003SupermodelSupermodel.
2013Music producerCanadian music producer and keyboardist
2002Author; playwrightWon one Governor General's Award.
2012Singer
2000SingerCanada's "Grande Dame of Song".
2002Music producerWon 15 Grammy Awards as a producer, including three for Producer of the Year, nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Song.
2000ActorWon three Primetime Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Awards for Family Ties and one Emmy Award and three Golden Globes for Spin City; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fox was unable to attend his 2000 induction and was later honoured at a ceremony in 2008.
2013Athlete, runnerYoungest person ever named a Companion of the Order of Canada. He won the 1980 Lou Marsh Award as the nation's top sportsman and was named Canada's Newsmaker of the Year in both 1980 and 1981. Died at age 22 from cancer, during which time he steadfastly kept active and fought with grace and dignity for his life.
2006ActorRaised in Ottawa, Ontario, was part of the Screen Actors Guild Award winning cast of Crash.
2010MusicianFive-time Juno Award winner; won a Grammy Award for her song "I'm like a Bird".
2013ActorFilm, stage, musical theatre and television actor, and singer.
2019Architect
2006Singer; actorRaised in Edmonton, Alberta, won a Grammy Award in 1963 for Best New Artist, won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in 1968 for The Happy Time; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2015Actor
1999Athlete, downhill skiingWon a gold and silver medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics, Canadian female athlete of the half century, Officer of the Order of Canada.
2002Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, highest scoring player in NHL history, nine-time NHL MVP, won four Stanley Cups, and was named Canadian male athlete of the half century.
2001MusiciansInducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, first Canadian band to have a No. 1 single in the United States.
2018Astronaut
2002Game show host; humanitarianHost of Let's Make a Deal; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2007Athlete, Paralympics"Man in Motion", won a gold medal at the 1980 Summer Paralympics.
2005Ballet dancerOfficer of the Order of Canada.
2016Singer
2000Ballet dancerCompanion of the Order of Canada.
2012Actor, voice actorInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient. Known as "The Man of A Thousand Voices", Hartman gained fame playing various characters on shows such as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.
2002MusicianLived adult life in Toronto and later in Peterborough, Ontario; inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
2014MusicianGrammy Award nominee and JUNO Award winner; inducted as a Cineplex Legends Award recipient.
2007ActressBest known for roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan.
2010MagicianInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient.
2015Literary Arts
2002DirectorWon the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for Love Story, Officer of the Order of Canada.
2017Singer
2000Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, six-time NHL MVP, winner of four Stanley Cups.
2010Athlete, speed skatingOne of Canada's most decorated Olympic athletes; won two bronze medals in cycling in 1996, and four medals in speed skating.
2000Actor, stageActed in the Stratford Festival since it first started in 1953; Companion of the Order of Canada.
2012Athlete, FootballA three-time winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award and was named the Most Outstanding Canadian four times.
1999ActorNoted actor of stage, film and television.
2001Athlete, baseballWon the National League Cy Young Award in 1971, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2013Singer
2001Athlete, sprintingWon an Olympic bronze medal in 1964.
1998DirectorNominated for three Academy Awards for Best Director for In the Heat of the Night, Fiddler on the Roof and Moonstruck, awarded the Irving Thalberg Award in 1999; Companion of the Order of Canada. Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2003CartoonistCreator of For Better or For Worse, won a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1985.
1998Ballet dancerCompanion of the Order of Canada.
2004Musician, frontmanBorn in Germany, moved to Canada as a teenager, and began his musical career in Toronto. Frontman of the band Steppenwolf.
2008Comedy troupeMembers include: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson.
2013Humanitarians; activistsHumanitarian activist brothers.
2018Singer
2016Singer
2019Skater
2004MusicianWon a Grammy Award and three Juno Awards.
2008MusicianWon four Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards.
2005Music producerProducer, won seven Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year in 1993.
2015Athlete, rower
2004Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medalist in 2002, three-time NHL MVP, winner of two Stanley Cups.
2001Director; playwrightFormer director of the Canadian Opera Company.
2006ComedianMember of SCTV, won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy.
1998MusicianWon 16 Juno Awards, nominated for five Grammy Awards, inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986 and Companion of the Order of Canada.
1998ImpressionistHas a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2002BandleaderMember of Canadian Music Hall of Fame, has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2009Game show host; comedianComedian, known for his roles in Bobby's World and St. Elsewhere and as host of the game show Deal or No Deal.
2018Actress
2004Hollywood pioneerFounder and head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, raised in Saint John, New Brunswick. Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2014ActressWon Gemini Award for Slings and Arrows in 2004; nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for "Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture" for Midnight in Paris.
2010ActorWon a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Will Truman in Will & Grace.
2012Singer, songwriterWon three Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards.
2016Filmmaker
2015Singer
2019AthleteRecipient of the Order of Canada, Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Six Time Stanley Cup winner, and only player to Captain two teams to a Championship
2003ProducerCreator of Saturday Night Live.
2000SingerMember of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won nine Grammy Awards, companion of the Order of Canada.
2005SingerWinner of 12 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards.
2010AuthorBest-selling author whose books include People of the Deer and Never Cry Wolf; Officer of the Order of Canada.
2009Author, children'sHas lived and worked in Guelph, Ontario since 1975. Author of over 50 children's books, member of the Order of Canada.
1998SingerWinner of four Grammy Awards, has 24 gold or platinum albums, companion of the Order of Canada.
2003Actor, comedianWon a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Saturday Night Live; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2019Physical educatorInventor of basketball.
2008Athlete, basketballBorn in Johannesburg, South Africa, but raised from early childhood in Victoria. Won two consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player Awards.
2011Athlete, TennisBorn in Yugoslavia. Won over 70 ATP doubles titles, including seven Grand Slams and a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
2007MusiciansWon 12 Juno Awards, sold almost 30 million records worldwide.
2001Actor, comedianOfficer of the Order of Canada; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2011ActressWon a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Dr. Cristina Yang in Grey's Anatomy.
2007Actress, comedianMember of SCTV, won a Primetime Emmy Award.
1998Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, eight-time Norris Trophy winner for best NHL defenseman, three-time NHL MVP, winner of two Stanley Cups.
2001Musician, Polka"The Polka King", won three Grammy Awards for Best Polka Album.
2017Actress
2018Businessman
2011ComedianOne of the best-selling comedians in the United States, and winner of one Gemini Award.
2013MusicianInducted as a Cineplex Legends Award recipient.
2009Athlete, wheelchair racingWon 21 medals, including 14 gold, in wheelchair racing at the Paralympic Games.
1999ActressWon an Academy Award in 1929 for Coquette and a Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 1976; has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2007ActorWon three Gemini Awards and two Genie Awards, companion of the Order of Canada.
2003MusicianOfficer of the Order of Canada.
1998ActorCompanion of the Order of Canada, won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Beginners, won two Tony Awards.
2010Actress, writer, directorWon two Gemini Awards and four Genie Awards; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Away from Her.
2016Actor, director
2001Director, producerRaised in Toronto, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Reitman was unable to attend his 1998 induction and was later honoured at a ceremony in 2007.
2000Singer, actressOfficer of the Order of Canada.
2018Singer
2014ActorHas appeared in a number of box office hits, was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010. Reynolds was originally announced for induction in 2011, but this was pushed back due to a scheduling conflict.
1999Athlete, ice hockeyMember of the Hockey Hall of Fame, first player to score 50 goals in 50 games, Hart Trophy winner, eight-time Stanley Cup champion, companion of the Order of Canada.
2011AuthorInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient. Two-time winner of the Governor General's Awards, received Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film adaptation of his novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Companion of the Order of Canada.
2000PainterCompanion of the Order of Canada.
2007Journalist, anchorAnchor of CTV National News for 30 years, won three Gemini Awards.
2003MusicianGuiter player of The Band, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2012Ballet dancerLongtime member of the National Ballet of Canada and was promoted to principal dancer in 2000.
2018 and Actor and Screenwriter
2017Businessman
2000Comedy troupeFounding members include: Roger Abbott, Don Ferguson, Luba Goy and John Morgan.
1999MusiciansHave 23 Gold and 14 Platinum records, inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1999Singer, actressWon an Academy Award for the song "Up Where We Belong" from An Officer and a Gentleman in 1982.
1998Athlete, figure skatingOlympic Gold medalist in 1948.
2002Comedy troupeOriginal members include: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Harold Ramis, Dave Thomas and later Rick Moranis and Martin Short.
2004Hollywood pioneerCo-founded Keystone Studios; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2006MusicianMusical Director for the Late Show with David Letterman, won one Grammy Award.
2000ActorPortrayed Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Boston Legal; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004ActressWon a Gemini Award in 2003.
2008Sound designerInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient. Won seven Academy Awards for sound and special effects, nominated for fourteen more.
2008ActressInducted as a Canadian Legends Award recipient. Won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1930 for The Divorcee, nominated for the same award five more times, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2000Actor, comedianWon a Primetime Emmy Award, Member of the Order of Canada.
2013Athlete, soccerOlympic Bronze medallist; and one of the most prolific scorers of all-time.
2016Athlete, ice hockey
2003Actor, comedian, writer, directorWon two Primetime Emmy Awards for directing Academy Awards telecasts, appeared on The Tonight Show 140 times.
2001Opera sopranoWon two Grammy Awards, Officer of the Order of Canada.
2000ActorWon a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globes, Officer of the Order of Canada; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2005ActorBorn in London, England, won a Primetime Emmy Award for 24, son of fellow inductees Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2017Environmentalist
2001Ballet dancerCompanion of the Order of Canada.
2013ActorActor, game show and talk show host, songwriter.
2017Singer
2002The Tragically HipMusiciansWon 14 Juno Awards, inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
2006Game Show hostLong-time host of Jeopardy!, won five Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host; also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2019Business man
2019Rock band
2003MusicianWon five Grammy Awards.
1998Auto racing driverBecame the first Canadian to win the Indianapolis 500 in 1995, also won the Formula One World Championship in 1997 and the Champ Car championship in 1995.
2018 and Athletes, figure skaters
2004Film executiveOne of the Warner Bros..
2016Actor
1999Wayne and ShusterComedy duoJohnny Wayne and Frank Shuster, won the Margaret Collier Award in 1998.
2014Singer
2008SupermodelBorn in Krakow, Poland, ninth highest-earning model in the world.
2014Athlete, ice hockeyWon four gold and one silver medal at the Winter Olympics; elected to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission.
2005Actress, Hollywood pioneerPortrayed Ann Darrow in King Kong, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2010Singer
2000SingerInducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, with Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist. Also was a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.