Famous People Born In Saskatoon

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Roddy Piper
(Canadian Professional Wrestler and Actor)
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 17, 1954
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 31, 2015

Canadian professional wrestler, amateur boxer, and actor, Roddy Piper, is best remembered for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).  He headlined multiple PPV events and hosted the popular WWF interview segment Piper's Pit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He also appeared in a few films and TV shows.

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Kim Coates
(Best Known for His Role in the TV Series: 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Bad Blood')
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Birthdate: February 21, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Canadian-American actor Kim Coates is best known as Alexander "Tig" Trager from the series Sons of Anarchy. He also played Stanley Kowalski in the Broadway play A Streetcar Named Desire and appeared as Macbeth at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. He is also associated with the non-profit One Heart Source.
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Stu Hart
(Canadian Amateur and Professional Wrestler Best Known for Founding and Handling Stampede Wrestling)
Stu Hart
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 3, 1915
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: October 16, 2003
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Tyler Mane
(Character Actor and Retired Professional Wrestler)
Tyler Mane
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 8, 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Canadian actor and former wrestler Daryl Karolat has fought matches under many aliases, such as Skywalker Nitron and Gully Gaspar, but is best known as Tyler Mane. Known for his 6’ 8” frame, he also gained fame for his roles in the X-Men and Halloween film series.

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Jim Pattison
(Canadian Businessperson and Investor)
Jim Pattison
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: October 1, 1928
Sun Sign: Libra
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David Sutcliffe
(Actor Known for Playing 'Christopher Hayden' on the Television Series 'Gilmore Girls')
David Sutcliffe
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Birthdate: June 8, 1969
Sun Sign: Gemini

David Sutcliffe is a Canadian-American former actor best known for portraying the role of Christopher Hayden in the popular TV series Gilmore Girls. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, David Sutcliffe helped raise money for programs concerning children's mental health in 2013. He also participated in the World Poker Tour to benefit the Hollygrove House charity.

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Trey Lyles
(Basketball player)
Trey Lyles
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 5, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Known for both his towering 6’10” frame and his basketball skills, Trey Lyles is a Canadian-born basketball player who moved to Indiana at age 7 and was named one of the best high-school players in the US. He later represented NBA teams such as the Detroit Pistons as a center.

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George Genereux
(Sport shooter)
George Genereux
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 1, 1935
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 10, 1989
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Catriona Le May Dolan
(Speed skater)
Catriona Le May Dolan
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 23, 1970
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Derek Boogaard
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Left Winger)
Derek Boogaard
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 23, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: May 13, 2011
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Michaela Pereira
(Journalist)
Michaela Pereira
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Birthdate: August 26, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Wade Belak
(Ice hockey player)
Wade Belak
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 3, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: August 31, 2011
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Ray Hnatyshyn
(Politician)
Ray Hnatyshyn
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 16, 1934
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 18, 2002
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Kris Odegard
(Canadian Retired Racquetball Player)
Kris Odegard
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 29, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Joyce Davidson
(Television presenter)
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Birthdate: April 14, 1931
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: May 7, 2020

After winning a beauty contest as a housewife, Joyce Davidson worked on a TV cooking show. The CBC TV broadcaster was once dragged into a controversy for stating that she was “indifferent” about Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Canada. Public backlash drove her out of the country, and she eventually settled in the US.

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Mick Vukota
(Ice hockey player Right wing)
Mick Vukota
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 14, 1966
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Brett Boyko
(Canadian Professional Football Offensive Lineman)
Brett Boyko
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 4, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Gina Smith
(Canadian Equestrian)
Gina Smith
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 11, 1957
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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L.R. Wright
(Writer)
L.R. Wright
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 5, 1939
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: February 25, 2001