Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: September 23, 2016

For his contributions to Canadian culture as an actor, writer and director.

Don McKellar is a powerful creative force in CanadaÆs entertainment industry. After co-founding an alternative theatre company early in his career, he went on to become one of the most recognizable names in Canadian independent cinema. His work as an actor, writer and director has earned him critical acclaim, including several Genies and a Tony Award for co-creating the Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone. Devoted to a strong domestic film and television industry, he remains firmly rooted in Canada and serves as a supportive collaborator and mentor to other artists