1. Jack Howarth (1896)

Soap Opera Actor

Remembered for portraying Albert Tatlock on British soap opera "Coronation Street," a role he played for 24 years.

2. Gracie Fields (1898)

English Singer And Comedienne

British singer and actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s with songs like "If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake." She was a Commander of...

3. Arthur Pentelow (1924)

British Actor

Best remembered for his role of Henry Wilks in "Emmerdale Farm" from 1972 to 1991.

4. Cyril Smith (1928)

English Politician

Liberal English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for twenty years from 1972 to 1992. He was notably involved in a cover-up of a health risk at a...

5. Joe Bennett (1968)

Cartoonist

Brazilian comic book artist best known for his work on comic books like The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, and Captain America.

6. Bill Oddie (1941)

Actor Writer Composer Musician C

British comedian, author, artist, musician, and actor best known for his role on The Goodies. He has also produced several wildlife shows for the BBC including Springwatch/Autumnwatch, How to Watch...

7. Dean Butterworth (1976)

British Musician

Drummer who has performed with Morrissey and Good Charlotte, as well as on The Cab's album Symphony Soldier.

8. Dan Rhodes (2003)

Magician

British magician who became widely known in 2019 when he was a contestant on Britain's Got Talent. He posts short-form magic videos to his popular Instagram and TikTok accounts. 

9. Harley Bird (2001)

Voice Actress

Voiced the title character on the cartoon series Peppa Pig. She was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her role in the 2013 film How I...

10. Matt Gilks (1982)

Soccer Player

Goalkeeper who joined Burnley in 2014 after spending six years with Blackpool. He became a member of the Scottish national team in 2012.

11. Katie McGlynn (1993)

Soap Opera Actress

Actress who is best known for her portrayal of the character Sinead Tinker on the British soap opera Coronation Street. She first appeared in April 2013. 

12. Jessica Lord (1998)

Dancer

Dancer featured in the role of Lola on the 5th season of The Next Step. She also acted in a TV documentary called Paranormal Witness and a TV movie called Cradle...

13. Sajid Javid (1969)

United Kingdom Member Of Parliam

After beginning his service as a Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove, this Conservative Party politician held the offices of Economic and Financial Secretary to the Treasury; Minister for Equalities; and...

14. Martin Stapleton (1983)

Mixed Martial Artist

Martin Stapleton is an English mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. Martin was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom and won the...

15. Barb Jungr (1954)

British Singer

Barb Jungr is an English singer-songwriter composer and writer of Czech and German parentage. She is known as a chansonnière or singer of chansons—in the sense of classic lyric-driven French...

16. Liz Kershaw (1958)

Broadcaster And Journalist

Liz Kershaw is a UK radio broadcaster. She is the 3rd longest serving female radio DJ in the UK celebrating 25 years on national BBC radio in 2012.

17. Michael Ratu (1987)

British Rugby League Player

Michael Ratu is a professional rugby league player. His usual position is centre although he made his First Team debut on the wing as a substitute against Salford City Reds...

18. Ben-Ryan Davies (1988)

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19. Andy Kershaw (1959)

British Broadcaster

Andrew Andy Kershaw is a British broadcaster known for his interest in world music. Kershaw's shows feature a mix of country blues reggae folk music spoken word performance from the...

20. Jo Bannister (1951)

British Crime Fiction Novelist

Jo Bannister is a British crime fiction novelist. At present she lives in Northern Ireland.

21. Elwyn Watkins (1963)

British Politician

Robert Elwyn James Watkins born in Rochdale is a British Liberal Democrat politician. He narrowly lost to Labour Party candidate Phil Woolas for the Oldham East and Saddleworth seat in...

22. Paul Rowen (1955)

British Politician

Paul John Rowen is a British Liberal Democrat politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Rochdale from 2005 until the 2010 general election when he was defeated by Labour...

23. Dan Abnett (1965)

British Comic Book Writer Noveli

Dan Abnett is a British comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning and is known for his work on books for...

24. John Bright (biblical scholar) (1908)

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John Bright was an American biblical scholar the author of several important books including the influential A History of Israel currently in its fourth edition. He was closely associated with...

25. Tony Diamond (1968)

Northern Irish Footballer

Anthony John Tony Diamond is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward. Rochdale-born Diamond started his career at Blackburn Rovers. He made his debut in September 1986...

26. Nicola Shindler (1968)

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27. Roger Stott (1943)

British Politician

Roger Stott CBE was a British Labour Party politician.

28. Jacob Bright (1821)

British Politician

Jacob Bright was a British Liberal politician.

29. Thomas Blacket Stephens (1819)

Alderman And Mayor Of Brisbane A

Thomas Blacket Stephens was an alderman and mayor of Brisbane Municipal Council a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

30. Stuart Wolfenden (1970)

English Actor

Stuart Wolfenden is an English actor best known for his film roles as Herbie in Dead Man's Shoes Bill in Oranges and Sunshine Pete in Best Laid Plans. In 1989...

31. Ed Fryatt (1971)

Professional Golfer

Edward Fryatt is an English professional golfer. His father Jim Fryatt was a professional footballer for a number of English clubs. Fryatt was born in Rochdale. At the age of...

32. Lisa Cross (1978)

British Bodybuilder

Lisa Cross is an amateur female bodybuilder from the United Kingdom and the current UKBFF Ladies Physique Champion which she won at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on October 10...

33. Steve Brackenridge (1984)

English Footballer

Stephen James Brackenridge in Rochdale England is an English professional footballer who plays as a right midfielder for New Mills. He played for Macclesfield Town in the Football League.

34. Stuart Bithell (1986)

Sailor

Stuart Bithell is a British sailor. He competed in the 470 class at the 2012 Summer Olympics where he won a Silver medal.

35. Sam Minihan (1994)

English Footballer

Samuel Joseph Minihan is an English footballer who last played for Rochdale before being released by the club.

36. Kieran O'Brien (1973)

British Actor

Kieran O'Brien is an English actor.

37. Steven Oddy (1979)

English Cricketer

Steven Craig Oddy is an English cricketer. Oddy is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. He was born at Rochdale Greater Manchester. Oddy represented the Lancashire Cricket Board...

38. Christine Bottomley (1979)

British Actor

Christine Bottomley is an English actress.

39. Earl Barrett (1967)

English Footballer

Earl Delisser Barrett is an English former footballer who played in the Football League and Premier League for Manchester City Chester City Oldham Athletic Aston Villa Everton Sheffield United and...

40. Callum Camps (1995)

Footballer

Callum Camps is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two side Rochdale.