Romford, England
1. Stephen Wight (1980)
British Actor
Most famous for playing Phil on the television show Diamond Geezer and Lance Corporal Simon Landsley on the BBC comedy series Bluestone 42, Wight is also known for his professional...
2. Kem Cetinay (1996)
Reality Star
English reality television star who is best recognized for having been a cast member of the 2017 ITV2 series Love Island. He is also known for having appeared in bit roles...
3. Joan Regan (1928)
English Pop Music Singer
Traditional singer who rose to stardom during the 1950s for hits such as "May You Always," "Ricochet," and "Papa Loves Mama."
4. Tony Adams (1966)
English Footballer And Manager
Legend of Arsenal FC who led the team to numerous division titles, FA Cups, and UEFA Cup Winners' Cups. He played for the English national team from 1987 to 2000.
5. Gemma Collins (1981)
TV Actress
English reality television personality who starred in the ITV2 reality program The Only Way Is Essex. She has also appeared on the reality series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and Celebrity Big...
6. Millicent Martin (1934)
English Actress
Tony Award-nominated English actress who became known for her work as the singer on the British television comedy That Was The Week That Was.
7. Cliff Williams (1949)
English Musician
Hard rock bassist and vocalist who performed with AC/DC, the group known for "T.N.T.," "Back in Black," and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap."
8. Luke Norris (1993)
English Footballer
Forward who signed with Brentford in 2011, appearing on loan for Boreham Wood, Northampton Town, and Dagenham & Redbridge.
9. Lydia Lucy (1993)
Pop Singer
After participating in the earliest round of the 2013 series of X Factor UK, this vocalist released two singles, "Turn It Up" and "Only a Fool."
10. Jesy Nelson (1991)
Pop Singer
Formerly gained fame with the all-girl group Little Mix, whose 2012 debut album, DNA, broke the Spice Girls' chart record.
11. Linda Newbery (1952)
British Children's Writer
English writer of young adult fiction books. Her debut novel, Run With the Hare, was published in 1988.
12. Nicky Shorey (1981)
Footballer
Left back and defensive midfielder and won a Football League Championship in 2006 with Reading and played for England's national team in 2007.
13. Dean-Charles Chapman (1997)
Actor
Actor best known for playing Tommen Baratheon on HBO's Game of Thrones and the title role in the London stage production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He has also appeared in episodes of...
14. Richard Madeley (1956)
TV Show Host
Television host and journalist who is best known for his regular appearances on the series Good Morning Britain. He is also known for his work on the shows This Morning...
15. Jonjo Shelvey (1992)
Soccer Player
Midfielder who joined Swansea City in 2013 after spending three seasons with Liverpool; made his first appearance for England's national team in 2012. He began playing for Newcastle United in...
16. Ray Parlour (1973)
English Footballer
Fan favorite thanks to his characteristic high energy and hustle, he is best known for his 14 years with Arsenal where he was a part of several Premier League championships,...
17. Steve Slade (1975)
English Footballer
English former professional soccer player. He played as a striker, notably in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur. He also played soccer in Iceland for Vikingur Football Club.
18. Matthew Selt (1985)
English Snooker Player
Matthew Selt is an English professional snooker player from Romford. He qualified for the professional tour by finishing seventh on the Pontin’s International Open Series in 2006/2007. He is a...
19. Joseph Tremain (1991)
British Actor
Joseph Tremain is an English actor. He has appeared on radio and in theatre TV and films. He has also appeared in a number of commercials for a variety of...
20. Martina Warren (1983)
English Adult Model
Martina Warren is a adult movie and glamour model. She was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for January 2003 and Pet of the Year for 2005.
21. Simon Downer (1981)
English Footballer
Simon Downer is an English footballer who currently plays for Sutton United.
22. Mervyn Westfield (1988)
Cricketer
Mervyn Simon Westfield is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who until September 2010 played for Essex. In January 2012 he became the...
23. Mark Lazarowicz (1953)
Scottish Politician
Mark Lazarowicz is a British Labour Co-operative politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North and Leith since 2001. As of October 2010 he has been appointed...
24. Andrew Piddington (1949)
Director
25. Debbie Cook (1954)
American Mayor
Deborah Debbie Cook is the former mayor of Huntington Beach California and was the Democratic candidate for California's 46th congressional district in 2008. Cook was elected to the Huntington Beach...
26. Graeme Fell (1959)
Steeplechase Runner
Graeme Vincent Fell is a former 3000 meters steeplechase runner. In 1982 he competed for England at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane Australia winning a silver medal in the 3000...
27. Tony Spearing (1964)
English Footballer
Anthony Tony Spearing is a former English footballer who played in the Football League for Norwich City Stoke City Oxford United Leicester City Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United.
28. Paul Speare (1955)
British Musician
Paul George Speare is a former member of Dexys Midnight Runners and The TKO Horns. He was born to Reginald and Julia Speare in Romford Essex. He attended Dagenham County...
29. Richie Howson (1965)
British Darts Player
Richie Howson is an English darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation events.
30. Kevin Hoddy (1968)
English Footballer
Kevin Hoddy is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
31. T. V. Smith (1956)
American Musician
T. V. Smith is an English punk rock singer-songwriter who was part of the band The Adverts in the late 1970s. Since then he has played with other bands as...
32. Paul Ross (Unknow)
English Television And Radio Pre
Paul Ross is a British television and radio presenter journalist and media personality. He is the son of Martha Ross and the elder brother of Jonathan Ross. Her Movie The...
33. Clive Needle (1956)
British Politician
Clive Needle is a former Labour Party Member of the European Parliament having represented Norfolk in the United Kingdom from 1994 to 1999.
34. Denise Pearson (1968)
British Singer
Denise Lisa Maria Pearson sometimes credited as Deniece Pearson is an English singer-songwriter. She is best known for being the lead vocalist with the British pop/R&B group Five Star which...
35. Ron Fearon (1960)
English Footballer
Ron Fearon is a retired English professional football goalkeeper. In 1984 he trained with the San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League while visiting his wife's family who...
36. David Evennett (1949)
British Politician
David Anthony Evennett is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford.
37. Peter Coffill (1957)
English Football Midfielder
Peter Terence Coffill is an English footballer. He plays as a midfielder and made over 250 appearances in the Football League. Now retired from the professional game he continues to...
38. Steve MacKenzie (1961)
English Footballer And Manager
Steve MacKenzie is a former English footballer who played mostly as an attacking midfielder.
39. Geoff Gay (1957)
English Footballer
Geoffrey Gay is an English former professional footballer. He played in the Football League for Exeter City Southport and Wigan Athletic. Born in Romford Gay's family moved to Tarvin and...
40. Jamie Thraves (1969)
British Film Director
Jamie Thraves is a British film writer and director. Jamie Thraves began making early short experimental films in 1989 at Hull University having previously studied illustration. His graduation film Scratch...
41. John Spicer (footballer) (1983)
Football Defender Full Back
John William Spicer is an English footballer.
42. Andrew Rosindell (1966)
British Politician
Andrew Richard Rosindell is a British Conservative politician. He is the Member of Parliament for the Romford constituency in Greater London. He is also the international director of the European...
43. Mark Janney (1977)
Footballer
Mark Janney is a former English football midfielder. He began his career in the youth system at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur and is best remembered for his eight-year spell...
44. Christopher Sains (1978)
English Cricketer
Christopher Frederick Sains is an English cricketer. Sains is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Romford Essex. Sains represented the Essex Cricket Board in a...
45. Glen Berry (1978)
British Actor
Glen Berry is a former British actor.
46. Bradley Allen (1971)
English Association Footballer
Bradley James Allen is an English former footballer who is currently an academy coach at Tottenham Hotspur. As a player Allen played as a forward from 1988 to 2004 making...
47. Chris Searle (Unknow)
British Academic
Chris Searle is a British educationalist poet anti-racist activist and socialist.
48. Freddie Ladapo (1993)
Footballer
Olayinka Fredrick Oladotun Freddie Ladapo is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Hayes & Yeading on loan from Kidderminster Harriers.
49. Darren Quinton (1986)
English Footballer
Darren Quinton is an English football midfielder who plays for St Albans City. He joined Cambridge United's youth scheme at the age of 16 after leaving Ipswich Town's youth academy....
50. Garry Richards (1986)
Footballer
Garry Richards is a retired English footballer. He was a defender.