Coventry, England

1. James Daniel Maddison (1996)

Football Player

English soccer player known for playing midfield striker with the Leicester City club in the Premier League. He also plays for the British national team. 

2. Frank Whittle (1907)

Raf Officer Jet Engine Pioneer

Pilot and aviation engineer who is best known for inventing the jet engine. He was a British Royal Air Force engineer air officer and he was made a Knight Commander...

3. Kim Hunjan (1989)

Instagram Star

Social media personality who is famous for her KBelleBeauty Instagram account. She has earned massive popularity there for her beauty, fashion, and high-end lifestyle photoblogging. 

4. Philip Larkin (1922)

Poet Novelist Jazz Critic Librar

A British poet and novelist, he is best known for such poetry collections as The Less Deceived, The Whitsun Weddings, and High Windows. His works of fiction include A Girl...

5. Jen Ledger (1989)

Musician

Drummer and backing vocalist for the Christian metal band Skillet. She joined the band in 2008 and played on the 2009 album Awake and the 2013 album Rise.

6. Jennie Jacques (1989)

Actress

English actress who rose to fame playing Annie Miller on the BBC drama series Desperate Romantics. She has also had recurring roles on series like Vikings, WPC 56 and The Delver...

7. Nigel Hawthorne (1929)

British Actor

Award-winning British actor who became known for his television roles in "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister."

8. Billie Whitelaw (1932)

British Actress

English actress who gained fame for her role as Mrs. Baylock in the 1976 film The Omen.

9. Delia Derbyshire (1937)

English Electronic Musician

English composer and musician who gained popularity for her electronic realization of Ron Grainer's theme music to the television series Doctor Who.

10. Kellimarie Willis (2002)

Pop Singer

Contestant on the talent competition series The X Factor: The Band in 2019 who became a part of the all-girl group Real Like You. In the audition, she sang an original...

11. Bobby Gould (1946)

English Footballer And Manager

Former striker who played for such clubs as Arsenal, West Ham United and Bristol City. He became a long-time manager after retirement, leading the Wales national team from 1995 to...

12. Rachel Smith (1993)

Gymnast

Rhythmic gymnast best recognized as the captain of Team Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics. The accomplished performer has also competed for Britain at the European and World championships.

13. Steve Beaton (1964)

British Darts Player

English darts champion who became the World Champion in 1996.

14. Guz Khan (1986)

Comedian

Comedian, also known as Guzzy Bear, who found acclaim in 2015 with an online video of his character Mobeen attacking the film Jurassic World for having racist dialogue. Later that year he appeared...

15. Shane Geraghty (1986)

English Rugby Union Player

Fly-half and center who made his national and sevens national debut in 2007 for England.

16. Clive Owen (1964)

British Actor

British actor whose film credits include Closer, Sin City, and Children of Men. He briefly starred in the ITV series Chancer. He was also cast as the lead in the...

17. Rosie Day (1993)

YouTube Star

YouTube beauty and fashion guru, her videos content ranges from make up tutorials, hauls, and fashion advice to challenges, food tastings, and more. She has over 120,000 YouTube subscribers.

18. Danusia Francis (1994)

Artistic Gymnast

Notable for her three gold medals in the 2010 British Gymnastics Championships, this English artistic gymnast was placed on the 2012 Olympics reserve team.

19. Declan Bennett (1981)

British Singer-songwriter

English singer-songwriter best known for being a former member of the band Point Break. He has also released solo albums, including record:BREAKUP. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous...

20. Daniel Nardiello (1982)

Welsh Footballer

Journeyman forward who began his professional career with Manchester United in 2000; helped lead Blackpool to the Football League Championship play-offs in 2010.

21. Liam Tamne (1985)

Pop Singer

Singer best known for his tenure on the reality TV show The Voice.

22. Navin Kundra (1985)

British Musician

Singer-songwriter who shot to stardom after winning the BBC Asian Network's "Unsung" singing competition in 2005. Since then, he has won over legions of fans off the strength of number...

23. Angela Bailey (1962)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Canadian track and field athlete who won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the 4x100 meter relay.

24. Harvey Virdi (1974)

Actor

Television actress who is best known for having been cast as Dr. Misbah Maalik on the English soap opera series Hollyoaks. She also made appearances on the long running series Coronation Street.

25. Bailey Nelson (2003)

TikTok Star

Popular social media star and content creator who is best known for his baileyn TikTok account where he posts relationship content. He has accumulated over 1.8 million followers on the app. 

26. Richard Keys (1957)

British Television Sports Presen

An English radio broadcaster who worked on the Sky Sports channel from 1991 until 2011, when he was fired for sexist remarks.

27. Connor Taylor (1992)

Footballer

Professional English striker who debuted for Nuneaton Town in 2012.

28. Jacob White (1998)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is famous for his self-titled channel and its content. He has gained popularity there for his reactions and prank calls. He was briefly a member of The Social...

29. Melissa Walton (1990)

British Actor

Famous for her role as Loretta Jones in the popular British soap opera Hollyoaks, she is also notable for her portrayal of Natalie in the 2013 movie Dementamania.

30. Jassa Ahluwalia (1990)

British Actor

English actor who is known for his roles on the BBC television series Some Girls and in the film The Whale. He also played a young David in The Bible...

31. Emma McGann (1990)

Pop Singer

Pop singer-songwriter and YouNow star who gained international recognition for singles such as "Cherry On Top" and "Idol." 

32. Ciara Sexton (1988)

Dancer

Irish dancer known for her time as lead in the musical Lord of the Dance. She's also been lead in Heartbeat of Home.

33. Tamla Kari (1988)

British Actor

Perhaps most well known for her portrayal of Constance Bonacieux on the BBC series The Musketeers, she is also notable for her role as Lucy in The Inbetweeners Movie and...

34. Neelam Gill (1995)

Model

British-Indian model who has worked with top brands such as Burberry, Dior and Gap. She walked for Burberry at London Fashion Week in 2013.

35. Jennifer Veal (1991)

English Actress

Former teen actress who had her first adult role as Nanny Agatha on the Disney Channel series Jessie. She also runs a popular self-titled YouTube channel, which has earned over 180,000...

36. David Moorcroft (1953)

Athlete With World Records In Mi

English long-distance specialist who once held world and national records in the 5,000 meters. He also broke the UK record for 3,000 meters.

37. Niall Aslam (1995)

Reality Star

Reality star from Coventry, England who is best known for having appeared on Love Island in 2018.

38. Lee Child (1954)

British Writer

An English thriller writer, he is best known for his Jack Reacher books, which focus on a former policeman who travels throughout the United States. The first novel in the...

39. Clint Mansell (1963)

British Singer

Influential artist in classical and electronic music. He was a frequent collaborator with director Darren Aronofsky, working with him on such films as 'Black Swan' from 2010 and 'Noah' from 2014.

40. John Charles Marquez (1970)

TV Actor

TV actor known for his role as PC Joseph Penhale in the medical drama Doc Martin, which ran from 2007 to 2019. He is also known for his role as Ray...

41. Neil Antony Back (1969)

Rugby Player

English rugby union footballer and coach.

42. Alice Lowe (1977)

Actress

English actress and screenwriter who is known for her comedic roles in the Garth Marenghi series and a starring role in the 2012 film Sightseers.

43. Cathy Cassidy (1962)

Author Of Teen Fiction

Author of children's and young adult fiction who is best known for The Chocolate Box Girls books, a series detailing the adventures of several young sisters. Her other popular books...

44. Ian Evatt (1981)

Footballer

Defender who made his professional debut in 1999 for Derby County, later signing with Chesterfield in 2003 and Blackpool in 2007.

45. Ian Bell (1982)

English Cricketer

Batsman known for his Ashes victories with England, awarded an MBE for his performance in 2005, he began playing county cricket for Warwickshire in 1999.

46. Laura Davies (1963)

Professional Golfer

She is considered one of the best female golfers ever, and was the 1995 ESPY Award winner for Best Female Golfer.

47. Emma Merry (1974)

British Athlete

Emma Merry is a retired English discus thrower. She finished seventh at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Her personal best throw was 57. 75 metres achieved in August...

48. Samuel Carter (1805)

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49. Craig Herbert (1975)

English Footballer

Craig Justin Herbert is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Barwell.

50. Kelvin Langmead (1985)

Footballer

Kelvin Steven Langmead is an English professional footballer who currently plays for English League Two club Northampton Town. He began his career as a striker but since September 2006 has...

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