Greek Canadians ( el, Ελληνοκαναδοί) are

Canadian citizen Canadian nationality law details the conditions in which a person is a national of Canada. With few exceptions, almost all individuals born in the country are automatically citizens at birth. Foreign nationals may naturalize after living in Ca ...

s who have full or partial Greek heritage or people who emigrated from

Greece Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with ...

and reside in

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...

. According to the 2021 Census, there were 262,140 Canadians who claimed Greek ancestry.

Demographics

Provinces and territories with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census: : Census Metropolitan Agglomerations (CMAs) with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census: Cities with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census: Ridings (Federal electoral districts) with the highest percentage of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census:

List of notable Canadians of Greek ancestry

Academics

Andreas Mandelis Andreas Mandelis ( gr, Ανδρέας Μανδέλης, born 22 June 1952) is a professor and researcher at the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto and director of the Center for Advanced Diffusion-Wave ...

– expert on photonics, member of the Canadian Academy of Engineering; awarded the 2014

Killam Prize The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Prize was established according to the will of Dorothy J. Killam to honour the memory of her husband Izaak Walton Killam. Five Killam Prizes, each having a value of $100,000, are annually awarded by the Canada Cou ...

Authors

Pan Bouyoucas Pan Bouyoucas (born 16 August 1946 in Lebanon) is a Greek-Canadian author An author is the writer of a book, article, play, mostly written work. A broader definition of the word "author" states: "''An author is "the person who originated or g ...

– finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, 2001 *

Tess Fragoulis Tess Fragoulis is a Canadian writer and educator. Born in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, she was raised in Montreal, Quebec, where she attended Concordia University. Her first book, ''Stories to Hide from Your Mother'' (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1997), was ...

– writer and educator * Thomas King – writer and broadcaster presenter *

Dimitrios Roussopoulos Dimitrios I. Roussopoulos (born 1936) is a Canadian political activist and publisher. Early life Roussopoulos studied philosophy, politics, and economics at several Montreal and London universities. He has remained institutionally independent ...

– politician and activist *Hélène Papachristidis Holden - writer, recipient of Order of Canada

Professors

Athanasios Asimakopulos Athanasios "Tom" Asimakopulos () (May 28, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was a Canadian economist, who was the "William Dow Professor of Political Economy" in the Department of Economics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His monograph, '' ...

– Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Economics, McGill University *

Nick Bontis Nick Bontis (born May 27, 1969) is a Canadian academic, management consultant, speaker, sports management executive and author. His research focuses on intellectual capital, knowledge management and organizational learning. Bontis is Associate ...

– DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University 3M National Teaching Fellow *

André Gerolymatos André Gerolymatos (2 September 1951 – 30 May 2019) was a Greek-Canadian historian and professor who held the Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC Chair in Hellenic Studies, and served as director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellen ...

– Hellenic Studies *

Dimitri Kitsikis Dimitri Kitsikis ( el, Δημήτρης Κιτσίκης; 2 June 1935 – 28 August 2021) was a Greek Turkologist, Sinologist and Professor of International Relations and Geopolitics. He also published poetry in French and Greek. Life Dimitri K ...

– Professor Emeritus of History, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada *

Fotini Markopoulou-Kalamara Fotini G. Markopoulou-Kalamara ( el, Φωτεινή Μαρκοπούλου-Καλαμαρά; born April 3, 1971) is a Greek theoretical physicist interested in quantum gravity, foundational mathematics, quantum mechanics and a design engineer work ...

– Physics *

John Mylopoulos John Mylopoulos (born 12 July 1943) is a Greek-Canadian computer scientist, Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada, and at the University of Trento, Italy. He is known for his work in the field of conceptual modeling, specifically the deve ...

– Computer Science *

Nikolaos Oikonomides Nikolaos or Nikos Oikonomides ( el, Νικόλαος Οικονομίδης, 14 February 1934 – 31 May 2000) was a Greek Byzantinist, and one of the leading experts in the field of Byzantine administration. Biography Oikonomides was born in A ...

– Byzantine history *

David N. Stamos David N. Stamos (born 1957) is a Canadian philosopher of science and professor in the Philosophy Department at York University. He studied in York University, where he received his Ph.D. in Philosophy. He emphasizes an interdisciplinary approac ...

– Philosophy *

Anastasios Venetsanopoulos Anastasios (Tas) Venetsanopoulos (June 19, 1941 - November 17, 2014) was a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in Toronto, Ontario and a Professor Emeritus with the Ed ...

– Vice President of Research and Innovation at Ryerson University

Business and philanthropy

Jack Agrios Jack Nicholas Agrios (born April 11, 1938) is a Canadian lawyer. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1959 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1960 from the University of Alberta. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 1961 and was a ...

– former director and executive member of the

Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Elks are a professional Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club competes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member of the league's West Division and plays their home games at the Brick Field at Commo ...

Andreas Apostolopoulos Andreas Apostolopoulos (1952 – 15 February 2021) was a Greek-Canadian billionaire businessman, primarily concentrated on real estate investment and redevelopment. He is best known for his ownership of the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The ...

– real estate *

Chris Giannou Chris Giannou, CM (born 1949) is a Greek Canadian war surgeon and served chief surgeon for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) until December 2006. General Giannou was educated at the University of Toronto Schools. After a year o ...

– war surgeon * Sam Kolias – founder, Chairman and CEO of Boardwalk REIT * Mike Lazaridis – founder and co-CEO of

Research In Motion BlackBerry Limited is a Canadian software company specializing in cybersecurity. Founded in 1984, it was originally known as Research In Motion (RIM). As RIM, it developed the BlackBerry brand of interactive pagers, smartphones, and tablets ...

(RIM), creator of

BlackBerry The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus ''Rubus'' in the family Rosaceae, hybrids among these species within the subgenus ''Rubus'', and hybrids between the subgenera ''Rubus'' and ''Idaeobatus''. The taxonomy of ...

* Sam Panopoulos - Chef and businessman best known for his invention of the Hawaiian Pizza

Creatives

Artists

Pythia (drag queen) Pythia is the stage name of Christos Darlasis (born October 4, 1994), a Greek-Canadian drag performer most known for competing on the second season of ''Canada's Drag Race''. Early life and education Pythia was raised in Argos, Greece, and mov ...

– drag queen * Eleonora Dimakos – model, actress, journalist and makeup artist *

Billy Mavreas Billy Mavreas (born August 14, 1968) is a Canadian cartoonist and artist living in Montreal, Quebec, Canada whose mostly silent or wordless comics revolve around the themes of language, sexuality and spirituality. He is of Greek descent from the ...

– cartoonist *

Paul Soulikias Paleologos Soulikias (13 October 1926 – 17 January 2023) was a Greek-Canadian artist painter, known primarily for his Canadian landscape scenes. Biography Soulikias was born in Komotini, Greece on 13 October 1926, and raised in Volos. Afte ...

– artist painter *

Chrysanne Stathacos Chrysanne Stathacos (born 1951) is a Canadian American multidisciplinary artist. Her work has encompassed print, textile, performance and conceptual art. Stathacos is heavily involved with and influenced by feminism, Greek Mythology, eastern spi ...

- multidisciplinary artist *

George Trakas George Trakas is a sculptor who was born in Quebec City in 1944 and has lived in New York City since 1963. Many of his projects are site-specific installations, and he describes himself as an environmental sculptor. He often recycles local mate ...

– environmental sculptor

Sport

Athletics

Nicolas Macrozonaris Nicolas Macrozonaris ( gr, Νικόλαος Μακροζωνάρης, born August 22, 1980) is a Canadian Olympic track and field athlete who has won the 100 metre national title four times and once in the 200 metre. Career He was inspired t ...

– 100m sprinter

Baseball

* Alex Anthopoulos – Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, former Blue Jays General Manager *

George Kottaras George Kottaras ( ; born May 10, 1983) is a Canadian former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Card ...

– Major League player *

Vickie Panos Victoria Panos (March 20, 1920 – April 29, 1986) was Canadian baseball player who played as an outfielder for two different teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 3", 120 lb., Panos batted left-handed an ...

– player,

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was a professional women's baseball league founded by Philip K. Wrigley which existed from 1943 to 1954. The AAGPBL is the forerunner of women's professional league sports in the Uni ...

Basketball

Naz Mitrou-Long Nazareth Jersey Mitrou-Long is a Greek-Canadian professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. Born in Mississauga, Ontario, ...

– NBA player, Utah Jazz and

Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The Pacers were first esta ...

Elijah Mitrou-Long Elijah Isa Mitrou-Long (born December 15, 1996) is a Canadian professional basketball player for Aris Thessaloniki of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for Mount St. Mary's, Texas, and UNLV. Early life and high school career ...

- player with PAOK of the Greek Basket League

Boxing

* Hercules Kyvelos – boxer

Chess

Peter Biyiasas Peter Biyiasas (born November 19, 1950) is a Canadian chess player who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (chess), Grandmaster. He was Canadian champion in 1972 and 1975, represented Canada with success on four Olympiad teams, and played in two ...

– chess grandmaster

Diving

Alexandre Despatie Alexandre Despatie (; born June 8, 1985) is a Canadian diver and broadcaster from Laval, Quebec. He was the world champion at the 1 and 3 m springboards from 2005 to 2007 and is the first, and so far only, diver to have been world champion ...

– diver, Olympic silver medalist (Greek grandmother)

Field hockey

* Ernie Cholakis – player

Figure skating

* Madeline Schizas

Football

Dave Sapunjis David B. Sapunjis (born September 7, 1967 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders from 1990-1997. Sapunjis won the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award two times and was the Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian three ...

–

CFL The Canadian Football League (CFL; french: Ligue canadienne de football—LCF) is a professional sports league in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football. The league consists of nine teams, each located in a ci ...

all-star receiver, Calgary Stampeders

Ice hockey

Andreas Athanasiou Andreas Athanasiou (born August 6, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Athanasiou was drafted 110th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Pla ...

– NHL player for the

Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...

Chris Kontos Christopher T. Kontos (born December 10, 1963) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Kontos is best known for his nine goals in 11 playoff games while he was a member of the Los Angeles Kings and his franchise opening ni ...

– former

National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; french: Ligue nationale de hockey—LNH, ) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 teams—25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. It is considered to be the top ranked professional ...

(NHL) player *

Chris Kotsopoulos Chris Kotsopoulos ( el, Χρήστος Κωτσόπουλος; born November 27, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 479 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, To ...

— former NHL player,

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...

, Hartford Whalers,

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...

, and

Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

Tom Kostopoulos Thomas George Kostopoulos ( el, Θωμάς Κωστόπουλος; born January 24, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He most notably played in the National Hockey League (NHL) before playing his career with the Wilkes- ...

– former NHL player,

Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, ...

Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...

and

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

Nick Kypreos Nikos "Nick" Kypreos (born June 4, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs ...

– former NHL player,

and

Jordan Kyrou Jordan Kyrou (born May 5, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kyrou was selected 35th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Blues. Playing career Kyrou first p ...

– NHL player for the St. Louis Blues; gold medalist at the 2018 World Junior Championships Nick Kypreos

Dave Nonis David M. Nonis (born May 25, 1966) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman. He is a special assignment scout for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as a consultant to the team's general manager. Playing career G ...

– former Canadian ice hockey defenceman; former general manager and executive of the

Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...

and

. * José Théodore – former NHL player; Hart Memorial Trophy winner in 2002 with the

Mixed Martial Arts

Elias Theodorou Elias Michael TheodorouMixed Martial Arts Show ...

– former

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middleweight

Soccer

David Fronimadis David Fronimadis (born October 13, 1982) is a Canadian former soccer player who played in the Ligue de Soccer Elite Quebec, Canadian Professional Soccer League, and USL A-League/First Division. Club career In his amateur years he played for AS ...

– player *

Stathis Kappos Efstathios Dimitrios Kappos (born July 31, 1979) is a Canadian football (soccer) player, who plays for Agios Dimitrios. Now he plays in a local club in a north suburb of Athens, Neopedelikos. Career Kappos has played his entire football career i ...

– player * John Limniatis – player *

James Pantemis James Pantemis ( el, Τζέιμς Παντέμης; born February 21, 1997) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for CF Montréal and the Canadian national team. Club career Early career Pantemis started playin ...

– goalkeeper,

CF Montréal CF Montréal is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1992 as the Montreal Impact (french: Impact de Montréal, links=no), ...

Nick Papadakis Nick Papadakis (born 6 March 1943) is a former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League. Born in Greece, he earned four caps for the Canadian national side. He is the current CEO of the USL First Division. Play ...

– player *

Peter Sarantopoulos Peter Sarantopoulos (born 2 May 1968) is a former Canadian international soccer defender. Club career Sarantopolous was a two-time First Team and one-time Second Team Canadian Interuniversity Sport All-Canadian with the University of Toronto ...

– player * Kenny Stamatopolous – player, former

Toronto FC Toronto Football Club (commonly known as Toronto FC or TFC) is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home matches at BMO ...

and Kalamata * Sarah Stratigakis - midfield, Michigan Wolverines, Canadian Women's National Team *

Theo Zagar Theodosis Zagar (born November 2, 1974) is a Canadian former goalkeeper, who had a notable tenure with the Toronto Lynx of the USL First Division, and played indoor soccer in the National Professional Soccer League. Playing career Before Zaga ...

– player

Strength athletics

Dominic Filiou Dominic Filiou (February 27, 1977 – January 2, 2019) was a Canadian strongman of Greek ancestry. Filiou was best known for competing in the 2005, 2006, and 2007 World's Strongest Man competitions. In 2005 he finished third in the finals, a care ...

– strongman

Water skiing

George Athans George Athans (born 6 July 1952) is a Canadian retired competitive water skier. During his career he won 10 consecutive national titles from 1965 to 1974, the first at age 13. Also known as George Athans Jr. to distinguish him from his father, C ...

– water-skier

Wrestling

Bret Hart Bret Hart (born July 2, 1957) is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler, currently signed to WWE under a legend's contract. A member of the Hart wrestling family and a second-generation wrestler, he has an amateur wrestling backgr ...

– former pro wrestler, multiple World Champion in the WWF and WCW; of Greek ancestry; mother is half GreekBret Hart's mother is half Greek as is published in his autobiography ''Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling'' * Owen Hart – former pro wrestler, WWE Intercontinental Champion, European Champion and Tag-Team Champion, brother of Bret * Teddy Hart – pro wrestler, nephew of Owen and Bret *

Jim Korderas Demetrius Korderas (born March 19, 1962), better known by his referee name, Jimmy Korderas, is a Canadian professional wrestling referee, commentator and television personality who currently works for Canadian TV sports network Sportsnet. He is be ...

– former WWE referee, television commentator * Natalya Neidhart – pro wrestler, former WWE Women's Champion, niece of Bret and Owen Hart * Trish Stratus (aka Patricia Anne Stratigias) – former professional wrestler, seven time WWE Women's Champion, former WWE Hardcore Champion * John Tolos – former professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager

Film, TV and stage

Actors and performers

Marie Avgeropoulos Marie Avgeropoulos (Greek language, Greek: Μαρία "Μαρί" Αυγεροπούλου, born 17 June 1986) is a Canadian actress and model. She is best known for her role as Octavia Blake on The CW's post-apocalyptic science fiction, post-ap ...

– actress, ''Tracers'', ''Supernatural'', ''Fringe'', ''The 100'' * Alex Carter – actor *

John Colicos John Colicos (December 10, 1928 – March 6, 2000) was a Canadian actor. He performed on stage and television in the United States and Canada. Career Colicos was born in Toronto, Ontario, to a Greek father and a Canadian mother. In 1957 he app ...

– actor * Chris Diamantopoulos – actor *

John Ioannou John Ioannou is an actor best known for his role as "Pete Riley" and "Alex Yankou" on the ''Degrassi'' series. Filmography *''The Gospel of John'' (2003) *''The Fourth Angel'' (2001) *''Degrassi Junior High'' (1987) *''The Kids of Degrassi Stre ...

– actor * John Kapelos – actor *

Athena Karkanis Athena Karkanis (born September 7, 1981) is a Canadian television, film and voice actress. She is noted for her role as Grace Stone in the NBC/Netflix science fiction drama series ''Manifest''. Life and career Karkanis was born in Alberta and r ...

– actress, ''The Border'', ''Lost Girl'', ''Low Winter Sun'', ''The Lottery'' *

Argiris Karras '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore. The series is now considered the first incarnation and premiered on CTV on October 14, 2001, and then ended on MTV Canada and ...

– actor * Alex Karzis – actor, singer and musician * Elias Koteas – actor, ''

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'' *

Natasha Negovanlis Natasha Negovanlis (born April 3, 1990) is a Canadian actress, writer, producer, and singer. She achieved international recognition for portraying Carmilla Karnstein in the web series ''Carmilla'' (2014–2016) and in the 2017 feature film base ...

– actress and web host *

Nikki Ponte Nikki Ponte (Greek: Νίκη Πόντε; born 1 August 1991), is a Cypriot-Canadian singer who rose to fame in Greece and Cyprus through her participation in the third season of Greece's version of the singing competition ''The X Factor'', in ...

– singer *

Cristine Prosperi Cristine Prosperi is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Imogen Moreno on the long-running television series ''Degrassi''. She also starred as Aria on the web series ''Totally Amp'd'', and as Mikayla Walker in the TeenNick television ...

– actress *

Daniel Samonas Daniel Nicholas Patrick Samonas (born March 7, 1990) is a Canadian American actor known best for his roles as Dean Moriarty on '' Wizards of Waverly Place'' and as Toder on ''iCarly''. Background Born in Toronto, Ontario, Samonas is of Greek, an ...

– actor *

Sofia Shinas Sofia Shinas (born January 17, 1968) is a Greek Canadian singer, songwriter, actress and director."Dream comes true for Shinas". ''Windsor Star'', May 28, 1994. Shinas entered the entertainment industry as a recording artist and later pursued a ...

– singer, actress, ''The Crow'' * Tracy Spiridakos – actress, ''Being Human'', ''Revolution'' * Elias Toufexis – actor *

Angelo Tsarouchas Angelo Tsarouchas () is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer living in Los Angeles. He is known for incorporating Greek culture into his stand-up comedy routines, and has been called the "King of Greek Ethnic Comedy." He organized World Dafni D ...

– comedian/actor ''It's all Greek to Me Comedy Show'' *

Nia Vardalos Antonia Eugenia Vardalos (born September 24, 1962) is a Canadian actress, director, producer and screenwriter. She is best known for starring in and writing the romantic comedy film ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' (2002), which garnered her nominati ...

– actress, screenwriter, ''

My Big Fat Greek Wedding ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Joel Zwick and written by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos, a middle class Greek American woman who falls in love with White Anglo-Saxo ...

* Marie Wilson – actress, ''

Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...

'', ''

General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the list of longest-running television shows by category, longest-running American soap opera in pro ...

Directors and producers

* Tony Asimakopoulos – documentary film director *

Stephano Barberis Stephano Barberis (born Stephen Barberis in Kitimat, British Columbia) is a Canadian music video director. By Autumn of 2022, Barberis has received 45 'Director Of The Year' and 'Video Of The Year' Awards, including a Leo Award, 21 consecutive BC ...

- music video director * Constant Mentzas - filmmaker *

Watts Watts is plural for ''watt'', the unit of power. Watts may also refer to: People *Watts (surname), list of people with the surname Watts Fictional characters *Watts, main character in the film '' Some Kind of Wonderful'' *Watts family, six chara ...

– music producer, born Austin Garrick

Entertainers

* Rex Harrington - ballet dancer *

Ariana Chris Ariana Chris (born Ariadni Christodoulopoulos; el, Αριάδνη Χριστοδουλοπούλου; on 26 September 1975 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Greek-Canadian mezzo-soprano. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and received additio ...

– mezzo-soprano *

Christine Cushing Christine Cushing is a Canadian celebrity chef and television program host. Her television debut took place in May 1998 when she was working at a small food company and a TV producer approached her, asking her to audition for one of his new sh ...

– celebrity chef *

Dini Dimakos Dini Dimakos is a Canadian stand-up comedian and registered social worker. Early life Dimakos was raised in the rural town of Shelburne, Ontario, an hour north of Toronto. Her family ran a restaurant in the nearby town of Primrose, Ontario. Sh ...

– comedian/actor, ''Video on Trial'', ''Love Court'' * DVBBS – electronic duo, most famous for their joint international hit with Borgeous, ''Tsunami'' * Hannah Georgas – singer/songwriter * Alex Karzis – actor, voiceover artist, musician and singer * KO – musician *

Sid Krofft Sid Krofft (born July 30, 1929) and Marty Krofft (born April 9, 1937) are a Canadian sibling team of television creators and puppeteers. Through their production company, Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures, they have made numerous children's television a ...

– puppeteer *

George Sapounidis Yiorgos Sapounidis better known as George Sapounidis is a Greek Canadian musician / troubadour, statistician and a Sinophile living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was also subject of 2005 Canadian documentary film entitled ''Chairman George''. ...

– musician, troubadour, statistician, Sinophile; subject of documentary ''

Chairman George ''Chairman George'' is a 73-minute 2005 Canadian documentary film about the Greek Canadian musician / troubadour and statistician George Sapounidis. The documentary is directed by Daniel Cross and Mila Aung-Thwin and produced by EyeSteelFilm in ...

'' * Teresa Stratas (born 1938) –

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OC; retired Canadian operatic soprano; known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's ''Lulu''; born in Toronto, Ontario *

– comedian/actor, ''It's all Greek to Me Comedy Show'' * Phil X (born Phil Xenidis) – prolific session guitarist

Journalists and broadcasters

Ernie Afaganis Ernie Afaganis (born ) is a Canadian sports broadcaster, known for his work at CBC Sports. He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. Career After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Washington University, Afaganis returned to Alberta where i ...

– retired CBC-TV Sports and Olympics anchor. *Mannie Buzunis - Vancouver radio talk show host and news anchor (maternal uncle is Ernie Afaganis) *

Thalia Assuras __NOTOC__ Thalia Assuras is a Canadian television journalist and media consultant. Early years Assuras was born in London, Ontario to parents who immigrated from Tripoli, Greece, after World War II. She attended London Central Secondary School, ...

– anchor and reporter *

Athena King ''Naked News'' is a Canadian news and entertainment program owned by Naked Broadcasting Network. It features nude female news presenters reading news bulletins derived from news wires. The show's production studio is located in Toronto. There ...

– newscaster on '' Naked News'' *

Steve Kouleas Steve Kouleas (born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian television anchor, hockey broadcaster and currently radio host on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio channel 91 (The Power Play). Kouleas has also worked for TSN. He hosted both the weeknigh ...

– sports anchor and reporter *

George Lagogianes George Lagogianes is a Canadian television personality, best known as a longtime reporter and anchor for CP24. Lagogianes graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute with a bachelor's degree in radio and television arts. After graduation, he b ...

– television personality, currently reporter and anchor for CP24; host of ''Auto Shop'' *

Nik Nanos Nik Nanos (born in 1964 as Nikita James Nanos) is a Canadian public opinion pollster, entrepreneur, public speaker, author, and expert in political, business and social trends. Early life and education The son of Greek immigrants, he grew up in ...

– political commentator and founder of Nanos Research * Ioanna Roumeliotis –

CBC Newsworld CBC News Network (formerly CBC Newsworld) is a Canadian English-language specialty news channel owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It broadcasts into over 10 million homes in Canada. As Canada's first all-news channel, it is th ...

reporter *

Lou Schizas Lou Schizas is best known for his work as an equities analyst for the Canadian specialty channel BNN: Business News Network (formerly Report on Business Television) since its launch in September 1999 until August 24, 2007. Schizas claims on his webs ...

– equities analyst *

George Stroumboulopoulos George Mark Paul Stroumboulopoulos (; Greek: Γεώργιος Μάρκος Παύλος Στρουμπουλόπουλος; born August 16, 1972) is a Canadian media personality. He is one of Canada's most popular broadcasters and best known as fo ...

– host,

's '' The Hour'', former

MuchMusic Much (an abbreviation for its full name MuchMusic) is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by BCE Inc. through its Bell Media subsidiary that airs programming aimed at teenagers and young adults. MuchMusic launched on August 31 ...

VJ * Christina-Laia Vlahos – OMNI 1 presenter *

Antonia Zerbisias Antonia Zerbisias is a Canadian journalist associated with the ''Toronto Star'' from 1989 until she took early retirement from the paper on 31 October 2014. She has been a reporter and TV host for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as wel ...

– ''

Toronto Star The ''Toronto Star'' is a Canadian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper. The newspaper is the country's largest daily newspaper by circulation. It is owned by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and part ...

'' columnist *

Vassy Kapelos Vassiliki Kapelos (; born May 6, 1981) is a Canadian political journalist, currently serving as the chief political correspondent for CTV News. She formerly was the host of ''Power & Politics'' on CBC News Network from 2018 to 2022. She formerly ...

— host,

CBC News Network CBC News Network (formerly CBC Newsworld) is a Canadian English-language specialty news channel owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It broadcasts into over 10 million homes in Canada. As Canada's first all-news channel, it is th ...

's ''

Power & Politics ''Power & Politics'' is a Canadian television news program focused on national politics, which airs live daily on CBC News Network from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time weekdays and as a syndicated podcast. The program normally originates from the ...

'', former

Global News Global News is the news and current affairs division of the Canadian Global Television Network. The network is owned by Corus Entertainment, which oversees all of the network's national news programming as well as local news on its 21 owned-and ...

Ottawa Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

bureau chief *Niki Anastasakis — Producer and Anchor,

CHCH Christchurch ( ; mi, Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River ...

's ''Inside the Story'', former

Peterborough Peterborough () is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, east of England. It is the largest part of the City of Peterborough unitary authority district (which covers a larger area than Peterborough itself). It was part of Northamptonshire until ...

Reporter

Historical figures

Immigrants

*Ioánnis Fokás Juan de Fuca – first Greek-Canadian (1592)

Politicians

Annie Koutrakis Annie Koutrakis (born November 22, 1960) is a Canadian Liberal politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal riding of Vimy during the 2019 Canadian federal election, and ...

- Liberal MP for Vimy, Quebec *

Sophia Aggelonitis Sophia Aggelonitis (born ) is a Canadian businesswoman and former politician. She was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represented the riding of Hamilton Mountain from 2007 to 2011. She served as the province's Minis ...

– former Liberal MPP for Hamilton Mountain *

Niki Ashton Niki Christina Ashton (born September 9, 1982) is a Canadian politician. She is the New Democratic Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba, Canada. She was first elected in the 2008 fe ...

– NDP Member of Parliament for the electoral district of Churchill, Manitoba *

Eleni Bakopanos Eleni Bakopanos, (born May 10, 1954 in Argos, Greece) is a Canadian politician. Bakopanos was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the House of Commons of Canada, representing the riding of Ahuntsic from 1997 to 2006, and Saint-Denis ...

– former Liberal MP for Saint-Denis *

Staff Barootes Efstathios William (Staff) Barootes (November 15, 1918 – July 30, 2000) was a Canadian physician, urologist, and parliamentarian. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, of Greek immigrants, he moved with his family to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He re ...

– former Conservative Senator * Marie Bountrogianni – former Liberal MPP for Hamilton Mountain *

John Cannis John Cannis ( el, Γιάννης Κάννης; born November 4, 1951) is a Canadian politician. He was a former member of the House of Commons of Canada. Background Born in Kalymnos, Greece, Cannis was raised and educated in Toronto, Ontario. ...

– former Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre, 1993 to 2011 *

Tony Clement Tony Peter Clement (born January 27, 1961) is a Canadian former federal politician and former Member of Parliament for Parry Sound—Muskoka in Ontario. Before entering federal politics, Clement served as an Ontario cabinet minister, including ...

– Member of Parliament for Muskoka, and President of the Treasury Board *

Mary Fragedakis Mary Fragedakis ( ; born April 22, 1971) is a Canadian politician who served as the Toronto city councillor for Ward 29 Toronto—Danforth from 2010 to 2018. She was also the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Toronto—Danforth in the 2022 prov ...

– Toronto City Councillor for Ward 29, Toronto-Danforth * Peter Fragiskatos – Liberal MP for London North Centre *

Philippe Gigantès Philippe Deane Gigantès (August 16, 1923 – December 9, 2004) was a veteran of the Second World War, journalist, war correspondent, POW of the Korean War, author, television commentator, Greek minister of culture, and Canadian senator. Wa ...

– former Liberal Senator *

Faith Goldy Faith Julia Goldy (born June 8, 1989), also known as Faith Goldy-Bazos, is a Canadian far-right, white nationalist political commentator, associated with the alt-right and white supremacy. She was a contributor to ''The Rebel Media'' and cover ...

– right-wing political commentator, former Toronto Mayoral candidate *

Leo Housakos Leonidas Housakos (born January 10, 1968) is a Canadian politician who has served as the senator for Wellington, Quebec since January 8, 2009. A member of the Conservative Party, Housakos was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Har ...

– Conservative Senator *

Maurine Karagianis Maurine Karagianis (born August 17, 1950) is a Canadian politician, formerly the New Democratic Party MLA for the riding of Esquimalt-Royal Roads in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. She was first elected in the 2005 election to ...

–

New Democratic Party of British Columbia New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, ...

MLA, former Esquimalt – municipal councillor,

British Columbia British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...

Jim Karygiannis James Karygiannis ( ; el, Δημήτρης Καρύγιαννης, Dimítris Karýgiannis, ; born May 2, 1955) is a Canadian former politician. He formerly served in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal MP from 1988 to 2014, and as memb ...

– Toronto City Councillor *

Chris Kibermanis Christopher John Kibermanis (born March 24, 1976) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Kibermanis, was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1994. He played three seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Red Deer Rebe ...

– Liberal candidate *

Labi Kousoulis Labi Kousoulis (born 1971) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, he represented the electoral district of Halifax Citadel-Sabl ...

– Nova Scotia Liberal MLA for

Halifax Citadel-Sable Island Halifax Citadel-Sable Island is a provincial electoral district in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, that elects one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Its current Member of the Legislative Assembly is Lisa Lachance of the Nova Scotia New ...

Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth (formerly Business), and Minister of Trade. *

Emmanuella Lambropoulos Emmanuella Lambropoulos (born September 12, 1990) is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of Parliament (Canada), Member of Parliament (MP) for Saint-Laurent (electoral district), Saint-Laurent since 2017.Costas Menegakis Costas Menegakis (born in Montreal, Quebec) is a businessman, an entrepreneur and a former Canadian politician, who represented the federal electoral district of Richmond Hill from 2011 to 2015. Personal life Menegakis is of Greek descent bo ...

– Former

Conservative Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada (french: Parti conservateur du Canada), colloquially known as the Tories, is a federal political party in Canada. It was formed in 2003 by the merger of the two main right-leaning parties, the Progressive Con ...

MP for Richmond Hill *

Pana Merchant Pana Pappas Merchant (born April 2, 1943) is a Liberal Party of Canada, Liberal Senate of Canada, Senator from the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. She has held the position since her appointment to the Sena ...

– Liberal Senator from Saskatchewan * Christina Mitas - PC MPP for Scarborough Centre, 2018 to present * Constantine George Mitges – former PC MP, first Greek elected federally *

Nick Mantas Nick Mantas (born 1983) is a Canadian politician who currently sits as a member of the Toronto City Council for Ward 22 Scarborough—Agincourt. Mantas was elected in a by-election held on January 15, 2021. Prior to his election, Mantas worked as ...

- Toronto City Councillor, Ward 22, Scarborough - Agincourt *

George Samis George Roy Samis (born March 24, 1943) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1974 to 1985 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Background He was born in Montreal, Quebec, and ...

– former Ontario New Democratic Party MPP, first Greek elected to a Canadian legislature *

Christos Sirros Christos Sirros ( el, Χρήστος Σύρρος; born 2 February 1948) is a politician in the Province of Quebec, Canada. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec (MNA) for the Laurier-Dorion electoral district (Canada), riding for ...

– former Quebec Liberal MNA and provincial cabinet minister *

Gerry Sklavounos Gerry Sklavounos, B.C.L., J.D., (born December 16, 1974) is a former Quebec politician. He was the Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Laurier-Dorion. He is currently an international public affairs and business devel ...

– Liberal Member of the Québec National Assembly *

Dimitri Soudas Dimitri Soudas (born July 10, 1979) is the former Director of Communications to the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Executive Director of the Canadian Olympic Committee and former Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Can ...

– Former Communications Director to the Prime Minister of Canada *

Diane Stratas Diane Rose Stratas (born 28 December 1932) is a Canadian former politician and businesswoman. She was a Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1979 to 1980. Background ...

– former Progressive Conservative MP for Scarborough Centre, 1979 to 1980 *

Effie Triantafilopoulos Effie J. Triantafilopoulos is a Canadian politician and lawyer who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. She represents the riding of Oakville North—Burlington as a member of the Progressive Con ...

- PC MPP for Oakville-North Burlington, 2018 to present * Vasilios Karidogiannis - Ville de Laval City councillor 2013 to present.

Judiciary

*Justice

Andromache Karakatsanis Andromache Karakatsanis (born October 3, 1955) is a Canadian jurist. She was nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada by Stephen Harper in October 2011. She is the first Greek-Canadian judge on the Court. Early life Karakatsanis was born in Toro ...

– Supreme Court of Canada, 2011 to present *Justice David Stratas – Federal Court of Appeal, 2009 to present

Religious figures

* Nicholas Salamis – priest *

Christophoros (Rakintzakis) Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis) ( el, Θεοφιλέστατος Επίσκοπος Ανδίδων κ.κ. Χριστοφόρος), born George Rakintzakis (May 1, 1931, Athens, Greece – February 14, 2020, Ι.Α. Καναδά. Καναδά Σ� ...

– bishop

Order of Canada recipients

* Teresa Stratas (born 1938) –

OC; retired Canadian operatic soprano; known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's ''Lulu''; born in Toronto, Ontario

Order of Merit of the Police Forces recipients

* Peter Lambrinakos

MOM ] A mother is the female parent of a child. A woman may be considered a mother by virtue of having given childbirth, birth, by raising a child who may or may not be her biological offspring, or by supplying her ovum for fertilisation in the cas ...

– Canadians, Canadian police and corporate security executive.

References

External links

hellenism.net
– a comprehensive list of famous Greeks and Greek Americans

External links

Greek-Canadians
– A comprehensive list of famous Greeks and Greek Canadians
GreekGateway.com
– Greek cultural entertainment site, event resource and business directory * Toronto-Danforth political riding with concentrated Hellenic population ;Embassy and Consulates
Embassy of Greece in Ottawa, OntarioConsulate General of Greece in Toronto, OntarioConsulate General of Greece in Montreal, QuebecConsulate General of Greece in Vancouver, British Columbia
;Charitable organizations
AHEPA home page
–

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA, usually referred to as the Order of AHEPA) is a fraternal organization founded on July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia. AHEPA was founded to fight for civil rights and against discrim ...

Hellenic Heritage FoundationHellenic Home for the AgedHellenic Hope Center – supports people with disabilities
;Communities
Ottawa Hellenic CommunityToronto Greek CommunityHellenic Community of Greater MontrealWinnipeg, ManitobaCalgaryVictoria, British ColumbiaHellenic Community of Vancouver
;Trade organizations
Hellenic Canadian Board of TradeHellenic Canadian Lawyers Association
;Affiliate trade organizations
Hellenic-American Chamber of CommerceHellenic-Argentine Chamber of Industry and Commerce (C.I.C.H.A.)
;Performance art groups
KyklosTheatre Nefeli
{{Greek diaspora Canadian people of Greek descent

European Canadian Greek

Demographics

List of notable Canadians of Greek ancestry

Academics

Authors

Professors

Business and philanthropy

Creatives

Artists

Sport

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Chess

Diving

Field hockey

Figure skating

Football

Ice hockey

Mixed Martial Arts

Soccer

Strength athletics

Water skiing

Wrestling

Film, TV and stage

Actors and performers

Directors and producers

Entertainers

Journalists and broadcasters

Historical figures

Immigrants

Politicians

Judiciary

Religious figures

Order of Canada recipients

Order of Merit of the Police Forces recipients

See also

References

External links

Further reading

External links