Middlesbrough, England

1. Kay Murray (1980)

TV Show Host

Best known as a sports presenter for European soccer. She has specifically worked for FIFA and shows covering the Spanish soccer league La Liga. Between 2013 and 2015, she hosted...

2. Jonathan Woodgate (1980)

Professional Footballer

Defender who played for Real Madrid from 2004 to 2007 and Tottenham Hotspur from 2008 to 2011 before joining Middlesbrough in 2012. He was a member of the English national...

3. Pete Firman (1980)

British Magician

An English magician and TV presenter recognized for his magic shows on Channel 4 and Sky1.

4. Jerry Desmonde (1908)

British Actor

After rising to prominence as the straight man in the stage comedy acts of fellow English entertainer Sid Field, Desmonde became known for his comedic foil roles in the 1950s...

5. Matt Jarvis (1986)

Footballer

English international winger who joined West Ham United in 2012 after spending 5 years with the Wolverhampton Wanderers; became a member of the English national team in 2011.

6. Don Revie (1927)

English Footballer And Manager

Former deep-lying centre forward who played for a number of teams, most notably the English national team, Manchester City, and Leeds United.

7. Ben Gibson (1993)

Soccer Player

Defender capable of playing center back or right back; he debuted in 2010 with Middlesbrough and played for England's youth teams.

8. Thelma Barlow (1929)

British Actor

Portrayed Mavis Wilton on British soap opera Coronation Street, a role she played for 24 years.

9. Lewis Hawkins (1993)

Footballer

English midfielder who joined Hartlepool United in 2011.

10. Connor Ripley (1993)

English Professional Footballer

Goalkeeper who joined Middlesbrough in 2011, seeing time on loan with Oxford United in 2012 and Bradford City in 2013-2014.

11. Amelia Lily (1994)

Singer

English pop artist who gained national fame after placing third in the eighth season of The X Factor (UK). She has released such hit singles as "Shut Up (and Give Me...

12. Brian Clough (1935)

English Footballer And Manager

Accomplished English striker for Middlesbrough and former manager of Nottingham Forest.

13. Joe Tait (1937)

American Sports Broadcaster

Sportscaster for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

14. Mick McNeil (1970)

Soccer Player

Left back who played for Middlesbrough from 1957-1964 and Ipswich Town from 1964-1972.

15. Pete York (1942)

British Musician

Rock drummer who started playing with The Spencer Davis Group in the 1960s.

16. Wendy Richard (1943)

British Actress

Actress best remembered for her role as Pauline Fowler on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She played the role from 1985 until 2006.

17. James Arthur (1988)

Pop Singer

Pop singer best known for winning season nine of the UK competition show The X Factor. He released his debut single, "Impossible," shortly after. 

18. Chris Old (1948)

English Test And County Crickete

English national cricketer from 1972 to 1981 who represented Yorkshire from 1969 to 1983, and is best remembered for his runs in the famous 1981 Ashes series.

19. Paul Rodgers (1949)

English Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter who has sung with Free and Bad Company and is one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

20. Charlotte Hu (1986)

Photographer

Photographer who runs the blog Skillet & Shutterbug where she posts her personal projects. 

21. Faye Marsay (1986)

British Actor

British film and theatre actress best known for her role in the 2013 film The White Queen.

22. Gary Liddle (1986)

English Footballer

English soccer player who has made a name for himself as a member of teams like Notts County and Bradford City. He won an FA Youth Cup title for the...

23. Chris Rea (1951)

English Singer-songwriter

Late 1980s United Kingdom singer-songwriter who sang "The Road to Hell (Part 2)" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over."

24. Sam Gowland (1995)

Reality Star

Gained fame in 2017 appearing on the third series of the ITV reality series Love Island. In 2018, he joined the cast of Geordie Shore.

25. Liam Plunkett (1985)

English Test And County Crickete

English cricketer best known as an all-rounder for Durham and Yorkshire. He represented England at the Cricket World Cup in 2007.

26. Jamie Parker (1979)

Actor

Best known for his work on the stage in productions of The History Boys, Guys and Dolls and numerous other plays, Parker has also been seen on numerous television series...

27. Duzz (1995)

Rapper

Rapper and hip-hop recording artist who rose to fame after the release of his 2018 album Entre o Céu e o Esgoto. The music video for his single "Bojack" garnered more...

28. Chris Kamara (1957)

Footballer

Former English defender who had a 20-year professional career, followed by a brief stint as manager of Bradford City. He became a broadcaster for Sky Sports in 1999. 

29. Christopher Quinten (1957)

British Actor

Known best for his decade-long role as Brian Tilsley on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, Quinten also appeared in episodes of Doctors and Surgical Spirit.

30. Andy Campbell (1979)

English Footballer

Former striker who scored 12 goals in 52 appearances for Halifax Town between 2006 and 2008.

31. Paul Drinkhall (1990)

English No.1 And National Champi

English table tennis star ranked number one in the world from 2008 to 2011.

32. Chris Tomlinson (1981)

British Athlete

English long jumper who is known for his prolific international career. He began competing internationally for England in 2002 at the European Championships, where he finished in 6th place.

33. Chris Corner (1974)

Sound

Music producer first known as one of the founding members of the English hip hop group Sneaker Pimps. He has since endeavored on his successful solo project IAMX.

34. Rhys Pickering (1995)

Instagram Star

Social media personality and model who is particularly known for his sizable Instagram following. He has gained popularity for his posting of selfies there, and frequent modeling pictures.

35. Preeti Desai (1984)

British Actor And Model

Model turned actress who made her film debut in the 2011 comedic drama Shor in the City. She went on to join the cast of 2014's One By Two and...

36. Jonathan Putra (1982)

Actor & Television Host

Though he also hosted NTV7's Life! Session, this English-born television personality is most famous for his work on Channel V, for which he presented both ARCADE and Bid It.

37. Stewart Downing (1984)

Soccer Player

Winger and left defender who joined West Ham United in 2013 after previously playing for Middlesborough, Aston Villa and Liverpool.

38. Chris Hogg (1985)

Footballer

Christopher Francis Chris Hogg is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Needham Market F. C.. Hogg started his career with the York City youth system in 1997...

39. Simon Vallily (1985)

Boxer

Simon Vallily is an English amateur boxer fighting in the 91 kg Heavyweight category. He is a member of the England elite squad as well as the Great British podium...

40. Phil Stamp (1975)

English Footballer

Philip Lawrence Phil Stamp is an English football midfielder. He made his first-team league debut aged 17 for Middlesbrough on 10 October 1993 in a 2–0 defeat to Watford. He...

41. Richard Appleby (1975)

English Footballer

Richard Dean Ritchie Appleby is an English former professional footballer who played in either midfield or as a forward. He began his professional career for Newcastle United's youth team in...

42. Colin Osborne (1975)

British Darts Player

Colin Osborne is an English darts player currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events.

43. Sarah Borwell (1979)

Tennis Player

Sarah Leah Borwell is an English professional tennis player who specialises primarily in doubles. She was the British number 1 in doubles. Her career high doubles ranking is 65 set...

44. Alethea Charlton (1931)

British Actor

Alethea Blow Charlton was a British actress.

45. Michael Maidens (1987)

Footballer

Michael Douglas Maidens was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. He started his career with Hartlepool United in 2004 making his debut in the League Cup against Crystal...

46. Andy McDonald (politician) (1958)

English Politician

Andrew Joseph Andy McDonald is a British Labour politician and solicitor. He has been the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the...

47. Ben Everson (1987)

Footballer

Benjamin James Ben Everson is an English footballer who plays for BÍ/Bolungarvík as a striker. He previously played for Norton & Stockton Ancients Shildon Guisborough Town El Paso Patriots Bradenton...

48. Jade McSorley (1988)

British Model

Jade McSorley is a British female model most notable for placing third on the fifth series of Britain's Next Top Model.

49. Charles Duncan (politician) (1865)

British Politician

Charles Duncan was a British Labour Party politician. Born in Middlesbrough Duncan was the son of a ship's pilot. He was apprenticed to the engineering industry and Elswick Ordnance Factory...

50. Jonathan Hogg (1988)

Footballer

Jonathan Lee Hogg is an English professional footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town as a central midfielder. He previously played for Watford and Aston Villa and spent periods on loan...

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