Fort MacMurray has been called home by a notable cast of residents, and a number of famous people have been born here or lived some part of their lives in the area. Actress Tantoo Cardinal is one notable resident, and another is actress Natasha Henstridge. Film stars are not the only individuals who find the remote beauty of Fort MacMurray appealing though, hockey players, singers, and musicians have also resided in the region. The front man Nils Edenloff, who is active with the group The Rural Alberta Advantage, has been a resident of Fort MacMurray. Singer Aaron Lines is also a notable individual who has lived here. The scenic beauty of the area draws in many types of people, and individuals from many different income levels and industries.
Some of the notable residents of Fort MacMurray are well known ice hockey players, and the region tends to draw these athletes. Colin Murphy, Chris Phillips, and Justin Pogge are just a few of the ice hockey players who have come to the Fort MacMurray area. Nolan Pratt and Scotty Upshall are other famous celebrity athletes who have enjoyed time in the region. Singer Aaron Lines and voice and television actor Tony Sampson have also called Fort MacMurray home. The population of the city is very diverse, and many people from various sectors who are not as well known have also resided here. A significant part of the population involves those in the petroleum and oil industry because of the Athabasca Oil Sands close by.