Caerphilly, Wales

1. Tommy Cooper (1921)

Comedian And Magician

Renowned British comedian and magician who tragically collapsed during a live TV broadcast.

2. Sian Evans (1971)

Rock Singer

Rock singer whose career began in 2001 with the release of her debut single "Hide U", written and produced with the help of her band, Kosheen. Their album, Resist, was...

3. Nathan Cleverly (1987)

British Boxer

Former WBO light heavyweight world champion, as well as the European, British and Commonwealth light heavyweight world champion.

4. Aaron Ramsey (1990)

Footballer

Welsh midfielder who joined both the Welsh national team and Arsenal in 2008. He began his professional career with Cardiff City in 2006 and was named Welsh Young Player of the Year...

5. Amy Dowden (1991)

Dancer

Dancer who is a professional on Strictly Come Dancing 2017. She has reached the British National Finals four times and reached the semi-finals of the World Championship in 2015. 

6. David Pipe (1983)

Footballer

Midfielder and defender who made his professional debut in 2001 with Coventry City and played for the Welsh national team in 2003.

7. Paul Wheeler (1965)

Welsh Footballer

Midfielder and striker who made his professional debut in 1983 with the Bristol Rovers and made 101 appearances for Cardiff City from 1985-1987.

8. Phil Dollman (1985)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Phil Dollman is a Welsh rugby union player who plays in the Aviva Premiership for Exeter Chiefs. Dollman is a highly versatile player who can cover multiple positions in the...

9. Christian Edwards (1975)

Welsh Footballer

Christian Edwards is a Welsh professional footballer. He plays in the centre of defence and has also played on the right. He is currently the Director of Football at the...

10. Steffan Jones (rugby player) (1990)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Steffan Jones is a Welsh rugby union player for Cross Keys RFC and the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team. Jones was born in Caerphilly and attended Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni...

11. Steve Fenwick (1951)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Steven Paul Fenwick is a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s playing representative level rugby union for Wales and at club level for Bridgend...

12. Robbie Regan (1968)

British Boxer

Robbie Regan (born 30 August 1968 in Caerphilly Wales is a Welsh former professional boxer.

13. Kelvin Smart (1960)

British Boxer

Kelvin Smart was a Welsh Flyweight boxing champion who became British flyweight champion. From a promising start as an amateur Smart continued to shine as a professional remaining unbeaten in...

14. Alan Williams (composer) (1965)

American Composer

Alan Williams was born March 1965. He grew up in Fort Collins Colorado USA. He is an American award winning composer and orchestrator for movie soundtracks and television series. He...

15. Toby Radford (1971)

Welsh Cricketer

Toby Alexander Radford is a Welsh cricket coach cricketer and cricket administrator. The son of a Welsh journalist Brian Radford Toby represented Middlesex Sussex and Berkshire as an right-handed opening...

16. Aaron Coundley (1989)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Aaron Coundley is a Welsh rugby union player. A prop forward he currently plays his club rugby for Newport Gwent Dragons having progressed through the Dragons academy. He made his...

17. Rhys Buckley (1989)

Rugby Player

Rhys Buckley is a Welsh rugby union player. He played for Newport Gwent Dragons regional team having progressed through the Dragons Academy and Under-20 sides. His position is hooker. Buckley...

18. Mike Voyle (1978)

World Winner

Mike Voyle is a former Wales international rugby union player. A lock forward he played club rugby for Newbridge RFC Ebbw Vale RFC Llanelli RFC Newport RFC Cardiff RFC and...

19. Meddy Ford (1989)

British Model

Meddy Ford is a former British model and actress. Ford retired from modeling and began a career in the film industry in 2010. In 2014 Ford was longlisted for the...

20. Richard Vaughan (badminton) (1978)

Welsh Badminton Player

Richard Vaughan is a Welsh badminton player from Llanbradach Caerphilly Wales. Vaughan is currently the Chief Executive of Badminton Ireland and has a MBA from Leicester University; MA Sports Development...

21. Lloyd Peers (1991)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Lloyd Peers is a Welsh rugby union player. A lock forward he plays club rugby for the Ospreys regional team.

22. Natasha Harding (1989)

Welsh Footballer

Natasha Marie Harding is a footballer who plays for the Welsh national women's team and FA WSL club Bristol Academy. Harding plays as a wide or central forward.

23. Evan James (Unknow)

Actor

24. Matt Johnson (TV presenter) (1982)

Welsh Tv Presenter/host And Pers

Matt Johnson is a Welsh television presenter and personality best known for presenting in the interactive 'Hub' on ITV's This Morning between 2010 and 2013 and for co-hosting Channel 5's...

25. Simon Weston (1961)

British Charity Worker

Simon Weston OBE is a veteran of the British Army who became well known throughout the United Kingdom for his recovery and charity work after suffering severe burn injuries during...

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