20 Famous People That You Didn't Know Graduated From Toronto Universities
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Toronto is a city known for its glitz and glam, so it only makes sense that the schools in the city and surrounding areas that have produced talented alumni turned celebrities. There are programs at various universities in and around Toronto that have created stars that are larger than life. They've taken guidance from schools like the University of Toronto, York, Ryerson and so on. It's great to know that people from around here can become something big, because who knows? Maybe the next great thing to come out of Toronto will be YOU!
1. Rachel McAdams
School: York University
Degree: Theatre
Occupation: Actress
Known for: Mean Girls, The Notebook, The Vow
2. Jeanne Beker
School: York University
Degree: Theatre
Occupation: Fashion Designer, TV personality
Known for: Hosting FashionTelevision
3. Donald Sutherland
School: University of Toronto
Degrees: Engineering and Drama
Occupation: Actor
Known for: The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice
4. Shay Mitchell
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Theatre
Occupation: Actress
Known for: Pretty Little Liars
Photo Cred - Toronto Star
5. John Tory
School: University of Toronto
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Occupation: Politician
Known for: Mayor of Toronto
6. Eugene Levy
School: McMaster University
Degree: Sociology
Occupation: Actor
Known for: American Pie, Cheaper by the Dozen 2
7. Nina Dobrev
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Sociology
Occupation: Actress
Known for: Vampire Dairies, Degressi: The Next Generation
8. Margret Atwood
School: University of Toronto
Degree: English
Occupation: Author, Poet
Known for: The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin
9. Martin Short
School: McMaster University
Degree: Social Work
Occupation: Actor, Comedian
Known for: Canada's Got Talent, Saturday Night Live, Father of the Bride
10. Craig Kielburger
School: University of Toronto
Degree: Peace and Conflict Studies
Occupation: Activist
Known for: Free The Children
11. Dina Pugliese
School: York University
Degrees: Sociology and Mass Communications
Occupation: Television Host
Known for: Much Music VJ, Breakfast Television
12. Nia Vardalos
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Theatre
Occupation: Actress
Known for: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Photo Cred - TVA Nouvelles
13. Jack Layton
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Political Science
Occupation: Politician
Known for: Ex leader of the NDP party
14. Lorne Michaels
School: University of Toronto
Degree: English
Occupation: Producer, Writer, Actor
Known for: Creating Saturday Night Live
15. Cynthia Loyst
School: York University
Degree: Film
Occupation: Television Host
Known for: CTV's The Social
Photo Cred - CTV News
16. Dalton McGuinty
School: McMaster University
Degree: Biology
Occupation: Politician
Known for: Former Premier of Ontario
17. Hannah Simone
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Media Studies
Occupation: Television host, Actress
Known for: FOX TV's New Girl
18. Tyler Stewart
School: Ryerson University
Degree: Radio and Television Arts
Occupation: Musician
Known for: Drumming for the Barenaked Ladies
19. Kathleen Wynne
School: University of Toronto
Degree: Linguistics
Occupation: Politician
Known for: Current Premier of Ontario
20. Sarah Taylor
School: McMaster University
Degrees: English and Women's Studies
Occupation: Television Personality
Known for: VJ on Much Music