Notable Tillsonburg Natives and Residents
- Lloyd Andrews, played for the Toronto St. Patrick's from 1921–1925 and won the Stanley Cup
- Jeff Bes, won gold medal at World Jr. Championship, drafted to the NHL by the Minnesota North Star in the 3rd round. Plays professional hockey in the Central Hockey League
- Colin Campbell, former NHL player, is now Vice-President of hockey operations of the National Hockey League. An arena commemorating Mr. Campbell's contributions to the Town of Tillsonburg is located at the Tillsonburg Community Centre
- Gregory Campbell, plays for the Boston Bruins and won the Stanley Cup in 2011.
- Michael DeGroote, billionaire, member of the Order of Canada
- Debra DiGiovanni, comedian, Canadian Comedy Award winner
- Gary Green, former head coach of the Washington Capitals, youngest head coach in NHL history
- Ashton Grey, writer, his novella "Sweet Home Chicago" was featured as book #87 in Yann Martel's 'What is Stephen Harper Reading?'
- Tillson Harrison, physician, army officer and adventurer, it is believed that the character Indiana Jones is loosely based on his life
- Harley Hotchkiss, executive with the Calgary Flames, 2006 Hockey Hall of Fame
- Gerry Livingston, philanthropist in the areas of sport and social services and sponsor of Canada's Olympic male basketball teams in 1952 and 1960. He received Papal honours in 1962 and died in 1988. The Livingston Centre was named in his honour.
- Christopher Mabee, Canadian Figure Skating Championship silver medallist.
- Kevin Matisyn, former lead vocalist for the Juno nominated rock band Evans Blue
- Joe Pitter, bass player for the rock band Evans Blue
- David Rokeby, artist, awarded the Governor General's Award
- Jay Triano, the first Canadian-born coach in the NBA, current head coach of the Toronto Raptors
- Shawn Tompkins, long time Mixed Martial Arts trainer
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