Scunthorpe, England

1. Jake Quickenden (1988)

Pop Singer

Competitor on the 11th series of The X Factor (UK) who worked as a presenter for the British music television channel Chart Show TV.

2. Liz Smith (1921)

Actress

Famous for her roles in such popular British comedy series as 2point4Children, Lark Rise to Candleford, and The Royle Family, she is also known for her dramatic performance in the...

3. John Gregory (1954)

Art

Soccer manager who has coached clubs like Chennaiyin FC, Queens Park Rangers and Crawley Town FC. He was previously a midfielder who played for the English national team as well as Derby...

4. Reece Mastin (1994)

British Singer-songwriter

English-born pop sensation who is known for winning the third season of The X Factor (Australia) and signed to Sony Music Australia.

5. Tony Jacklin (1944)

Professional Golfer

He played professionally from 1962 to 2004, and won two Majors: The Open Championship in 1969, and the U.S. Open in 1970; inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame...

6. Iain Matthews (1946)

English Singer-songwriter

English singer and songwriter best known for his work with a variety of bands, including Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort, and Plainsong.

7. The Halal Ham (1995)

YouTube Star

Comedic YouTuber notable for his parody music videos, sketches and reactions of other videos created by fellow influencers. He has done an Asian remix of Jake Paul's song "It's Everyday Bro."...

8. Tai Woffinden (1990)

British Speedway Rider

Motorcycle speedway rider who was the 2013 Speedway Grand Prix champion and won the British Speedway Championship in 2013.

9. Nigel Dobbs (1962)

Cricket Player

Nigel Patrick Dobbs is a former English cricketer. Dobbs was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Scunthorpe Lincolnshire. Dobbs made his debut for Lincolnshire...

10. Nick Walne (1975)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Nicholas John Walne is a former Wales international rugby union player. He was selected for the 1999 Rugby World Cup squad. Walne usually played on the wing but sometimes at...

11. Dave Ladley (1975)

British Darts Player

Dave Ladley is an English darts player that competes in Professional Darts Corporation events.

12. Stephen Fretwell (1981)

British Singer-songwriter

Stephen Fretwell is an English singer-songwriter.

13. Rachael Carr (1980)

Model Professional Wrestler Prof

Rachael Carr is an English model body double professional wrestler wrestling manager and former singer.

14. Liz Smith (actress) (1921)

Actress

Betty Gleadle known by the stage name Liz Smith MBE is a retired English character actress best known for her roles as Annie Brandon in I Didn't Know You Cared...

15. Neale Barry (1958)

Football Referee

Neale S. Barry is a retired English football referee and current FA Head of Senior Referee Development. He originates from Scunthorpe Lincolnshire which is where he still lives.

16. Martin Pembleton (1990)

English Footballer

Martin Pembleton is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Goole.

17. Sam Slocombe (1988)

English Footballer

Sam Oliver Slocombe is an English football goalkeeper currently at League One side Scunthorpe United.

18. Martin Simpson (1953)

British Folk Guitarist And Singe

Martin Stewart Simpson is an English folk singer guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles rooted in Britain Ireland America and beyond.

19. Martyn Dobson (1982)

English Cricketer

Martyn Colin Dobson is an English cricketer. Dobson is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break. He was born at Scunthorpe Lincolnshire. Dobson initially represented the Northamptonshire Cricket Board...

20. Phil Neale (1954)

English Cricketer

Phillip Anthony Phil Neale OBE was a cricketer who played for Worcestershire and captained the team to success in the County Championship in 1988 and 1989. He also played football...

21. Vince Grimes (1954)

English Footballer

Vince Grimes is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

22. Kevin Kilmore (1959)

Footballer

Kevin Kilmore is an English former footballer who scored 81 goals from 334 appearances in the Football League playing for Scunthorpe United Grimsby Town Rotherham United and Lincoln City. He...

23. Phil Woolas (1959)

British Politician And Governmen

Philip James Woolas is a British politician who was the Labour Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth from his election in 1997 to 2010. He was the Minister...

24. Jonty Harrison (1952)

British Composer

Jonty Harrison is an electroacoustic music composer born April 27 1952 in Scunthorpe UK and currently living in Birmingham UK. Jonty Harrison studied with Bernard Rands at the University of...

25. Howard Devoto (1952)

English Singer-songwriter

Howard Devoto is an English singer-songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk rock band Buzzcocks but then left to form Magazine one of the first post-punk...

26. Craig Stones (1980)

English Footballer

Craig Stones is a former professional footballer who plays for Sleaford Town. His predominant position is in the centre of midfield.

27. Sean Storey (1971)

British Snooker Player

Sean Storey is a former English professional snooker player. His best ranking performance to date came in the World Championship in 2003 where he bowed out in the last 16...

28. Paul Harsley (1978)

Footballer

Paul Harsley is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder from 1996 until 2012. He now works as co-ordinator at League One side Scunthorpe United's Centre of Excellence....

29. Neil Cox (1971)

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30. Peter Fox (artist) (1962)

American Artist

Peter Fox is a New York artist who attended the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Rome receiving an MFA in painting before settling in Brooklyn New York. Fox...

31. Andy Pettinger (1984)

Footballer

Andrew Andy Pettinger is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Brigg Town as well as also operating as Youth team Goalkeeping coach at Football League Two...

32. Tyrone Kirk (1986)

English Footballer

Tyrone Charles Kirk is an English footballer.

33. Nathan Jarman (1986)

Footballer

Nathan George Jarman is an English professional footballer who plays for as a striker and right winger for Conference North side North Ferriby United. He has previously played in the...

34. Paul Ellender (1974)

Footballer

Paul Ellender is an English footballer who plays as a defender. He played in the Football League for Boston United and Chester City.

35. Paul Medhurst (1953)

Australian Footballer

Paul Medhurst is a former professional Australian rules football who played for the Fremantle Football Club and the Collingwood Football Club. In his 2008 season he was selected in the...

36. Wayne Graves (1980)

English Footballer

Alan Graves is a retired English footballer who played as a right midfielder in the Football League for Scunthorpe United.

37. Andy Stevenson (1967)

Professional Footballer

Andrew John Andy Stevenson is an English former professional footballer who made 104 appearances in the Football League playing for Scunthorpe United and Doncaster Rovers. He played as a defender...

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