BC Entertainment Hall of Fame

10/05/2026

Our inductee spotlight this month is on Chief Dan George OC (born Geswanouth Slahoot, Tsleil-Waututh Nation) who was the first Indigenous actor to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Role in Little Big Man (1970).

He was an actor, poet, activist, musician, philosopher, environmentalist, loving father of a large family, and champion of Indigenous peoples' rights during a time when Indigenous peoples were not represented positively by the mainstream media.

His role as Ol’ Antoine in the CBC’s Cariboo Country (1960) was well-received, as was his role in George Ryga’s The Ecstasy of Rita Joe and he appeared in many television series including Bonanza, The Littlest Hobo, Kung Fu, The Beachcombers and Marcus Welby, M.D.

He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 25, 1971.

He was featured in a traveling exhibition "Agents of Change: Chief Dan George Legacy" that was last on display at MONOVA in North Vancouver and Fort Langley National Historic Site.

08/20/2026

Our August Inductee Spotlight shines on Juliette.
Juliette Cavazzi began her career at 13, singing with Dal Richards' band at the Hotel Vancouver and ended up hosting one of the nation's most popular Saturday evening programs in the 1950s, which aired just after Hockey Night in Canada. She was appointed to the Order of Canada and honoured with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, and was one of our first StarWalks stars in 1994.

08/18/2026

“Trooper’s recent inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame were all highlights and genuinely humbling recognitions, and we don't take any of them for granted.”

The iconic rock group boasts a Juno Award alongside several gold and platinum certifications

07/09/2026

Our July inductee spotlight shines on Vancouver Island's Louise Rose 🎶

Louise was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania and upon arrival in Victoria in the 1970s, she fell in love with British Columbia's capital city.

A pianist, vocalist, and actress, Louise was formally trained in piano, organ, voice, conducting and arranging. Her teachers included Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington and Leonard Bernstein. A talented pianist and vocalist, Louise has worked with many prominent artists, including Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

She served as host of Vision Television's long-time national show "Let's Sing Again". In 2001, she received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Victoria, and in 2012 received Royal Roads' Chancellor's Community Recognition Award.

She launched the Victoria Good News Choir, and the Open Door Choir for people who frequent Our Place, a drop-in centre. Louise also serves as the musical guide for We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer's Foundation.

Louise serves as artist-in-residence in middle and secondary schools throughout the Pacific Northwest and as facilitator and clinician at choral festivals. The Heritage Rose Window in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall of the Victoria Conservatory of Music is dedicated to Louise in recognition of her outstanding commitment to music in the community.

Learn more about Louise and over 300 other incredibly talented British Columbians on our site: https://bcentertainmenthalloffame.com/

07/09/2026

There's ONE ticket left to Saturday's afternoon tour of the Orpheum then our next tours will take place August 15th.
Vancouver Civic Theatres

Immerse yourself in a piece of Vancouver’s history! The Orpheum's soaring lines, gold leaf, magnificent chandeliers, and grandeur take you back to a bygone era. On select Saturdays in 2026. At the Orpheum in Vancouver.

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Michael J. Fox on being promoted to Order of Canada's highest level! He's in the spotlight for our June inductee feature:

06/23/2026

Congratulations to Bard on the Beach founder Christopher Gaze on being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire!

This prestigious honour is given by King Charles to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to their communities or achieved significant and innovative accomplishments in fields such as the arts, sciences, and public service. Gaze, who is also a BC Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee, will travel to England to receive this award in person next year.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Paul Dean & Mike Reno of Loverboy on their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Loverboy recieved a star on the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame StarWalk in 2023 🌟

With anthems like “Working for the Weekend” and “Turn Me Loose,” written by Paul Dean and Mike Reno, Loverboy brought Canadian rock to the global stage. Their remarkable catalogue has established them as one of Canada’s most successful rock songwriting partnerships.

Be a part of Canada’s biggest celebration of songwriting at the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Amazon Music at Massey Hall on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Visit cshf.ca for full details!

05/03/2026

Our BCEHOF Spotlight this month is on Bruno Gerussi. 💫

Gerussi (7 May 1928 – 21 November 1995) began acting in high school in New Westminster, and he won a scholarship to the Banff School of Fine Arts. After graduating, joined the Seattle Repertory Theatre. In 1949, he returned to Vancouver.

He got his professional start in Stratford, Ontario at its annual Shakespeare festival in 1954. Appearing in many television dramas in the early years of CBC-TV and by 1962, Gerussi was a leading player at Stratford.

He is best-known for his role as Nick Adonidas on the Beachcombers television series which premiered on the CBC in 1972.

Gerussi was awarded the Gemini Earle Grey Award posthumously for lifetime achievement in 1996.

From the CBC:
It was the first television show that many would say put British Columbia — and British Columbian talent — in the spotlight.

The Beachcombers was greenlit in the early 1970s by CBC and ran for almost 20 years. Set in Gibsons, B.C., it followed log salvager Nick Adonidas (Bruno Gerussi) and his crew aboard the Persephone as they tracked down logs that had broken free from log booms.

With over 350 episodes, it is one of the longest running dramatic English-language television shows ever produced for Canadian television and July 30 marked the 30th anniversary of the shooting of the final episode.

04/14/2026

Get your tickets for our next available Orpheum Tour with Vancouver Civic Theatres on June 6th. These spots fill up FAST so plan ahead.

Immerse yourself in a piece of Vancouver’s history! The Orpheum's soaring lines, gold leaf, magnificent chandeliers, and grandeur take you back to a bygone era. On select Saturdays in 2026. At the Orpheum in Vancouver.