There are a lot of famous Canadians working in the entertainment industry, and it might surprise you to learn how much (or how little) some of them are worth compared to others.
We’ve collected the net worth of 30 famous Canadians using data from the website Celebrity Net Worth. The site takes into account “known salaries, real estate holdings, divorce records, royalties, lawsuits, and endorsements” to come up with an estimate on what celebrities are worth, in U.S. dollars.
Tom Green – $5 million
Tom Green was born in Pembroke, Ont. and grew up in the Ottawa area. He’s best known for his shock comedy on The Tom Green Show, which aired on MTV in the U.S. and led to a reference in Eminem’s ‘The Real Slim Shady’. He also made the horrible movie Freddy Got Fingered. Tom Green’s net worth is $5 million.
Grimes – $10 million
Born in Vancouver, BC, singer-songwriter Grimes is best known these days for being the mother of two children with Elon Musk. Despite her connection to the billionaire, Grimes only has a net worth of $10 million.
David Cronenberg – $15 million
Famous Canadian director David Cronenberg was born and raised in Toronto, Ont. He’s been making twisted horror movies since the ‘70s, including Videodrome, Rabid, Dead Ringers and The Fly. David Cronenberg’s net worth is $15 million.
Denis Villeneuve – $16 million
Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has made some big Hollywood movies, including Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Dune: Part One and the upcoming Dune: Part Two. Denis Villeneuve’s net worth is $16 million.
Michael Cera – $20 million
Michael Cera is a proud Canadian who talks about growing up in Brampton, Ont. and the Toronto area a lot, which was a big reason he was cast as Scott Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. After many movies and TV shows, Michael Cera now has a net worth of $20 million.
Tommy Chong – $20 million
Stoner comedian Tommy Chong was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He’s appeared in many movies and TV shows, and has a handful of stand-up specials and albums with his partner Cheech Marin. Tommy Chong has a net worth of $20 million.
Pamela Anderson – $20 million
From Playboy and Baywatch, to an HGTV show where she restored her BC home, Pamela Anderson has been famous for many different reasons over the years. Pamela Anderson’s net worth is $20 million.
Rachel McAdams – $25 million
One of the most talented exports Canada has produced is actress Rachel McAdams. Born in London, Ont., McAdams has appeared in blockbusters like Mean Girls, The Notebook, and Doctor Strange, as well as smaller movies like Spotlight and Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret. Rachel McAdams’ net worth is $25 million.
Sandra Oh – $25 million
Sideways, Killing Eve, Grey’s Anatomy, and Quiz Lady are just of the shows and movies you’ve seen Sandra Oh in. From Nepean, Ont., Sandra Oh has a net worth of $25 million.
Martin Short – $30 million
Martin Short has had a very long career in showbiz going all the way back to the 1970s. Born in Hamilton, Ont., Short currently stars in Only Murders in the Building with Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. After such a lengthy career it might surprise you to learn that Martin Short’s net worth is only $30 million.
Will Arnett – $45 million
Known as Gob Bluth to some and the voice to LEGO Batman to most, Will Arnett proudly talks about growing up in Toronto every chance he gets and is still a huge Maple Leafs fan. Will Arnett has a net worth of $45 million.
deadmau5 – $50 million
We had no clue that music producer and DJ deadmau5 was from Niagara Falls, Ont. The man known for wearing a giant mouse head during performances, deadmau5 (aka Joel Thomas Zimmerman) has a net worth of $50 million.
Donald Sutherland – $60 million
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, and father of Kiefer Sutherland, has starred in everything from the original M.A.S.H movie to the first four movies in The Hunger Games series where he played President Snow. Donald Sutherland has a net worth of $60 million.
Avril Lavigne – $60 million
‘Sk8er Boi’ and ‘Complicated’ singer, Ontario’s Avril Lavigne has a net worth of $60 million.
Michael J. Fox – $65 million
Michael J. Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta and after many movies and TV shows, including Back to the Future and Spin City, the 62-year-old has accumulated a net worth of $65 million.
Ryan Gosling – $70 million
Ryan Gosling was born and raised in London, Ont. like his co-star in The Notebook, Rachel McAdams. Hot off the Barbie movie, Gosling has a net worth of $70 million.
Seth Rogen – $80 million
Stoner, potter and BC native, comedian Seth Rogen has a net worth of $80 million.
Michael Bublé – $80 million
Crooner and sparkling water salesman, Michael Bublé has a net worth of $80 million.
Kiefer Sutherland – $100 million
Son of Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland grew up in Toronto before heading to Hollywood to star in the likes of Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, Flatliners, and the series 24. Kiefer Sutherland has a net worth of $100 million.
William Shatner – $100 million
The original Captain Kirk, 92-year-old William Shatner has a net worth of $100 million.
Jim Carrey – $180 million
Jim Carrey grew up in the Newmarket, Ont. area before becoming a household name in comedy’s like Dumb & Dumber and the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. Jim Carrey’s net worth is $180 million.
Neil Young – $200 million
Singer-songwriter Neil Young grew up in Toronto and has a net worth of $200 million.
Mike Myers – $200 million
Mike Myers grew up in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, where he even has a street named after him. From Wayne’s World to voicing Shrek, Mike Myers has a net worth of $200 million.
Drake – $250 million
Rapper and ‘6 God’ Drake doesn’t hide his Toronto roots. Drake’s net worth is $250 million.
Dan Aykroyd – $250 million
Ghostbusters and the vodka business must have done very well for Dan Aykroyd as he has a net worth of $250 million.
The Weeknd – $300 million
Musician The Weeknd, who also grew up in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, has a net worth of $300 million.
Justin Bieber – $300 million
The third famous Canadian on this list from London, Ont., singer-songwriter Justin Bieber has a net worth of $300 million.
Ryan Reynolds – $350 million
Besides playing the comic book character Deadpool, Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds is a brilliant businessman who has a net worth of $350 million.
Lorne Michaels – $500 million
Before creating the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, and all the movies it spawned, Lorne Michaels grew up in Toronto. His net worth is a staggering $500 million.
Celine Dion – $800 million
Titanic and her Las Vegas residency must have paid off well for Celine Dion as the Quebec singer-songwriter has a net worth of $800 million.
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Photo credit: Ryan Gosling in Barbie. Courtesy Warner Home Entertainment.