London Borough of Harrow, United Kingdom
1. David Gascoyne (1916)
Modernist And Surrealist Poet
English surrealist poet and author known for such works as Requiem, A Vagrant and Other Poems, Night Thoughts, and Sun at Midnight. His literary reputation perhaps most rests on two...
2. Roger Bannister (1929)
English Middle Distance Athlete
British runner and neurologist who broke the four-minute-mile barrier at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki with a record of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
3. Robin Leach (1941)
TV Show Host
Best known as the host of the TV series Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. He also worked as a reporter for or hosted programs on CNN, The Food Network,...
4. Ian Dury (1942)
British Musician
Singer, songwriter, and actor who founded and was the lead singer of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, a rock 'n' roll band known for singles like "What a Waste."
5. Mike Vernon (1963)
Hockey Player
Former goaltender who spent most of his career with the Calgary Flames. One-time winner of the William M. Jennings Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy.
6. Neil Fox (1961)
DJ
Famous as both a radio DJ and a television personality, he worked for many years for London's Capital FM station; hosted Magic 105.4 FM's More Music Breakfast Show; and judged...
7. Tom Fletcher (1985)
British Musician
English pop singer who became the founder and frontman for the Platinum-selling band McFly. He has also worked as a songwriter and became a member of the band Busted. He has also...
8. Philip Glenister (1963)
British Actor
British actor who played the corrupt Gene Hunt on the sci-fi drama Life on Mars and appeared in Kingdom of Heaven. He later reprised his role on the Sequel to...
9. Kate Magowan (1975)
English Actress
She appeared in 24 Hour Party People and It's All Gone Pete Tong and played a witch's slave in the 2007 Hollywood film Stardust.
10. Elliott Ward (1985)
Footballer
Elliott Leslie Ward is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Bournemouth. Born in Harrow he has played in the Premier League for West Ham United and Norwich...
11. Evan Noel (1879)
Rackets Player
Evan Baillie Noel was an English rackets player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics for Great Britain. He won the gold medal in the men's singles event. In the...
12. Bradley Bubb (1988)
Footballer
Bradley Joseph Bubb is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Aldershot Town. Born in England he represents Grenada at international level.
13. Stephen South (1952)
British Racing Driver
Stephen South is a British former racing driver from England. He was educated at Harrow County School for Boys. He is chiefly known for winning the 1977 BRDC Vandervell British...
14. Jake Nicholson (1992)
English Professional Footballer
Jake Charlie Nicholson is an English footballer who plays for AFC Wimbledon in League Two. He was previously a product of the West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur youth academies....
15. Omar Anwar (1983)
Cricketer
Omar Anwar was an English cricketer who played for Oxford UCCE. He was born in Harrow. He made his first appearance for the team against Middesex in 2003 scoring 99...
16. Abhijit Pandya (1980)
American Blogger
Abhijit Pandya is a blogger for the Daily Mail. Formerly Deputy Chairman of Hackney Conservative Association he has most recently represented the UK Independence Party at elections. He was a...
17. Nikesh Shukla (1980)
Writer
18. Tom Shanklin (1979)
Welsh Rugby Union Player
Tomos George L. Shanklin is a former Welsh rugby union player who played Outside Centre for Cardiff Blues and Wales. He is Wales' most-capped centre.
19. Sylvia Townsend Warner (1893)
Writer Poet Activist
Sylvia Townsend Warner was an English novelist and poet.
20. Emil Bernstorff (1993)
British Racing Driver
Emil G. J. Bernstorff is a British racing driver of Danish and German descent.
21. Jamal Lowe (1994)
English Footballer
Jamal Akua Lowe is an English footballer who plays for Barnet as a striker.
22. Dominique Lloyd-Walter (1981)
British Squash Player
Dominique Lloyd-Walter is a professional squash player who represents England. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 18 in November 2006.
23. Lloyd Doyley (1982)
Association Footballer
Lloyd Colin Doyley is a footballer who plays for Watford as a defender. He is primarily a right-back but can also play as a centre-back and left-back. He is the...