Plymouth, England

1. Bailey Nelsen (1999)

Pop Singer

British pop singer whose fame shot to the next level after competing on The Voice (UK). Some of his most popular cover songs on YouTube include James Arthur's "Say You Won't Let...

2. Edmund Lockyer (1784)

Explorer

Remembered for his early nineteenth-century expeditions to Western Australia, this English explorer and military man served during the 1850s in the New South Wales Legislative Council.

3. Robert Stephen Hawker (1803)

British Writer

British poet and Anglican priest who published a famous 1825 work entitled The Song of the Western Men. His other works include Echoes from Old Cornwall and Tendrils.

4. Henry Austin Dobson (1840)

British Writer

English poet, author, and biographer known for Vignettes in Rhyme, At the Sign of the Lyre, and other works. A posthumous collection of his complete works was published in 1923.

5. May Sutton (1886)

American Tennis Player

In 1905 she became the first American, and the first non-British woman, to win Wimbledon.

6. Pyxelstyx (1996)

YouTube Star

Freelance illustrator and cartoonist who primarily works with companies and other web personalities creating merchandise focused around the video game Minecraft.

7. Donald Sinden (1923)

Actor

British actor who played the role of Mallinson in the assassination thriller film, The Day of the Jackal. He has won the Actor of the Year Award for the Society...

8. Courtney Knox (1996)

Model

Model who is known for her debut spread in ZOO Magazine. The issue ran in September of 2015.

9. Tom Daley (1994)

British Diver

Diver who specializes in the 10-meter platform; he won two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and took home the 2012 Olympic Bronze medal in the event. He won...

10. Tonia Couch (1989)

British Diver

English diver who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics in the 10m synchro, placing in 5th in 2012.

11. Donald Moffat (1930)

Actor

Actor who played a corrupt president in Clear and Present Danger and appeared in the 1992 film, Housesitter. He played the Colonel in the 1986 film, The Best of Times.

12. Ant Anstead (1979)

TV Show Host

Television presenter and automotive specialist best known for having co-hosted the English Channel 4 show For the Love of Cars. He began serving as the host of Wheeler Dealers in 2017.

13. Olivia Allison (1990)

British Synchronized Swimmer

Synchronized swimmer who made her Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.

14. Woody Mabbott (2002)

TikTok Star

Social media star who has earned over 850,000 fans on TikTok where he is known for his comedic lip sync and transition videos on popular songs. He is also popular...

15. Angela Rippon (1944)

British Television Presenter

Former host of South West England's news and BBC One's Nine O'Clock News.

16. Maggie Steed (1946)

Actress And Comedienne

Comedian who appeared on tour in Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off as Mrs Clackett in 2008. She was on The Campaign Against Racism in the Media in 1978.

17. Tom Middleton (1971)

British Musician

Music producer and DJ known for his remixes of pop artists. He worked with Richard D. James, the creator and mastermind behind Aphex Twin.

18. Wayne Sleep (1948)

British Ballet Dancer

British dancer known for his work with the Royal Ballet despite standing only 5'2," which led to many roles being created specifically for him. He's also appeared on a variety...

19. Adrian Cole (1949)

Novelist

Author of the Dream Lords trilogy who received additional fame for the Star Requiem series and the Omaran Saga.

20. William Bligh (1754)

Royal Navy Admiral

Harsh captain of the HMS Bounty who was overthrown in a violent mutiny.

21. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (1987)

English Model

Model turned actress who played Shia LaBeouf's love interest, Carly, in the sci-fi action film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Her performance earned her a CinemaCon Award for Female Star of...

22. Henry Slade (1993)

Rugby Player

English Rugby player known for playing fly-half and center for the Exeter Chiefs. He also spent time playing for Plymouth Albion in 2011. He scored 328 points in his first...

23. Jessica Crosbie (1994)

Pop Singer

Singer who skyrocketed to fame in 2016 competing on the tenth season of the popular NBC reality competition The Voice.

24. Emma Pierson (1981)

British Actress

Actress from England best known for playing Anna Thornton-Wilton on the drama series Hotel Babylon. On film, she is known for roles like Sarah Robinson in 2002's Stranded.

25. Samantha Giles (1971)

British Actor

English actress who won a TV Quick Award for her role as Bernice Thomas on the popular soap opera Emmerdale.

26. Jack McDermott (1992)

Twitch Star

Otherwise known as Pieface23, he is a popular Twitch gamer with more than 700,000 followers on the popular streaming site. He has gained his following through his regular FIFA broadcasts.

27. Shelby Tribble (1992)

Model

Model and Instagram star who is best known for her work in advertising as well as her participation in a variety of pageants and other contests. 

28. Thomas Dunbar (1998)

YouTube Star

YouTube sensation with a channel called Thomas8april who creates entertaining and educational videos for more than 800,000 subscribers. His videos are relegated to series called Psycho Tests, Knowledge Tests, Idiot...

29. Bobby Hopkinson (1990)

Footballer

Journeyman English midfielder who played for Havant & Waterlooville from 2010 to 2011 and Truro City from 2012 to 2013.

30. Douglas Hodge (1960)

English Actor

English stage actor whose London credits include Moonlight, La Cage aux Folles, Titus Andronichus, Guys and Dolls, and Betrayal. He was a 2001 Olivier Theatre Award nominee.

31. Heather Fell (1983)

British Modern Pentathlete

Modern pentathlete who won the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the individual event.

32. Jamie Lawson (1975)

Australian Rules Footballer

Singer-songwriter known as the first artist to be signed to Ed Sheeran's label Gingerbread Man Records. He is best known for his 2011 single "Wasn't Expecting That," which reached number...

33. Freddy Carter (1993)

Tv Actor

English television and film actor who is known for his portrayal of Pin on the original Netflix series Free Rein. 

34. Sharron Davies (1962)

British Swimmer

British medley and freestyle swimmer who won the 400 m silver for Great Britain at the 1980 Moscow games.

35. Lewis Pugh (1969)

Ocean Advocate Maritime Lawyer A

Pioneer swimmer who was the first man to swim across the North Pole, we well as the first to complete long-distance swims in every region of the world.

36. Richard Greene (1918)

Actor

He played the leading role in the British TV series, The Adventures of Robin Hood. He received additional recognition for his roles in The Blood of Fu Manchu, The fighting...

37. Marcus Crocker (1974)

English Footballer

Marcus Alan Crocker is a former professional football player. He started as a youth player at Plymouth Argyle and progressed to the first team where he made his first senior...

38. Stewart Yetton (1985)

Footballer

Stewart David Yetton is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Weymouth.

39. Daphne Heard (1904)

British Actor

Daphne Heard was an English actress. She was born in Plymouth Devon. As an actress she had a long and distinguished career on the stage especially in classical roles before...

40. Debra Searle (1975)

British Television Presenter

Debra Louise Searle MVO MBE née Newbury later Veal is a British adventurer television presenter author and motivational speaker. In 2002 Searle rowed across the Atlantic alone after her then...

41. Michael Foot (1913)

British Politician

Michael Mackintosh Foot FRSL was a British Labour Party politician and man of letters. He was a Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1955 and from 1960 until 1992. He...

42. Stefan Gatt (1989)

Actor

43. Dan Wakeham (1981)

British Snowboarder

Dan Wakeham is a British professional snowboarder. Dan started snowboarding on Plymouth dryslope when he was 14. He was sponsored by Santa Cruz Snowboards by the age of 15 and...

44. Rosie Huntington (1987)

English Model And Actress

45. James Ruth (1985)

Professional Golfer

James A. Ruth is an English professional golfer. Ruth was born in Plymouth England. Ruth was the Order of Merit leader on the third-tier EPD Tour in 2008. In 2008...

46. Jacob Ascher (1841)

British-canadian Chess Player

Jacob Gottschalk Ascher was a British–Canadian chess master. He was the son of Isaac Gottschalk Ascher and brother to Isidor Albert Hyman and Eva. Ascher twice won the Canadian Chess...

47. James Basevi (1890)

unknow

James Basevi was a British born art director and special effects expert. After his military service during World War I Basevi emigrated to Canada and later on to the United...

48. Corinna Lawrence (1990)

British Fencer

Corinna Lawrence is a British fencer. Lawrence was the British Olympic Association's 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year for Fencing. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's...

49. Angela Mortimer (1932)

Tennis Player

Angela Margaret Mortimer Barrett is a former World No. 1 British female tennis player. She was born in Plymouth Devon England. She is married to the veteran BBC commentator John...

50. Robert Healey (1934)

English Cricketer

Robert Dennis Healey is a former English cricketer. Healey was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Plymouth Devon. Healey made his debut for Devon in...

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