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Don McKellar was born on August 17, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Public records list Don McKellar as a screenwriter, film director and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 62. Education on record includes University of Toronto. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of Canada and Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical (2006).
My Take
Don McKellar embodies what I admire about Canadian cinema: restless, ironic, and quietly profound. Born in Toronto in 1963, he writes, directs, and acts, a central figure of the Toronto New Wave. His apocalyptic film Last Night earned acclaim at Cannes, and his Tony Award for a musical's book shows a range that could easily scatter a lesser talent. What keeps him coherent is a consistent voice, dry humor laid over real emotional stakes. His Order of Canada feels earned. I respect creators who can do everything yet never lose their through-line, and he is one of them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Don McKellar
- Name (Japanese)
- ドン・マッケラー
- Reading
- どん・まっけらー
- Born
- August 17, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / film actor / television actor / director
2. Background
- University
- University of Toronto
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of Canada
- 2006 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%20McKellar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q372256
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Don McKellar born?
Born August 17, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Don McKellar from?
Don McKellar is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What does Don McKellar do?
Don McKellar works as screenwriter, film director, film actor, television actor, director.
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