Blackpool, England

1. David Thewlis (1963)

British Actor

He became known for his role Professor Remus John Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and gave a great performance in the cult film Naked. As a voice actor, he...

2. Wes Newton (1977)

British Darts Player

English darts player who began competing in the Professional Darts Corporation. He was runner-up in the European Championships in 2012. 

3. Ronnie Baxter (1961)

British Darts Player

English professional darts player who competed internationally for over twenty years.

4. Aiden Grimshaw (1991)

British Singer-songwriter

English singer that earned a record deal after competing on The X Factor. He has released singles like "Is This Love," which debuted at #35 on the UK Singles Chart....

5. Chris Wiggins (1931)

Actor

Canadian actor best known for his role as Jack Marshak on Friday the 13th: The Series. He also played Johann Robinson on Swiss Family Robinson.

6. Janet Munro (1934)

British Ctress

Famous for her work in the 1950s and '60s Disney live action movies Swiss Family Robinson (as Bertie), Darby O'Gill and the Little People (as Katie O'Gill), and Third Man...

7. Brooklyn Rankine (2015)

Reality Star

Appeared with his parents on the English reality series Teen Mom, based on the original American MTV series. 

8. Tina Wood (1974)

British Television Personality

Best known for producing XBox games and for creating a short-lived gamers' online program called G4tv.com, this producer and writer was born in England and grew up in Canada and...

9. Curtis Jobling (1972)

British Writer And Illustrator

English animator and children's book writer and illustrator who is best known for his work on a popular children's television series called Bob The Builder.

10. Cynthia Lennon (1939)

Wife Of John Lennon

The first wife of famous Beatle John Lennon, she received much attention in the 1960s. In 1978, she published A Twist of Lennon, a memoir detailing her life both before...

11. Graham Nash (1942)

British Singer

The tenor singer-songwriter in Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young and who also sang with The Hollies.

12. Tom McNally (1943)

Politician

English politician who served as House of Lords Leader of the Liberal Democrats during the first decade and a half of the 21st century. From 2010 to 2013, he also...

13. Danny Howard (1987)

DJ

English DJ and radio host most well known as the voice behind BBC Radio 1's Dance Anthems with Danny Howard and SiriusXM's Nothing Else Matters. The skilled artist and presenter...

14. Joe Cardle (1987)

Football (soccer) Player

Midfielder who joined Ross County in 2014 after spending a year with the Raith Rovers.

15. Gaz Coward (1986)

Director

Director and producer best known for his work on the feature film Playing with Fire and its preceding television series. He is also known for his work on the show...

16. Steven Rankine (1994)

Reality Star

Rose to fame alongside his ex-girlfriend Amber Butler on MTV's Teen Mom UK. 

17. Little Boots (1984)

Pop Singer

Pop and electronic singer-songwriter DJ who had chart-topping hits with "Remedy" and "New in Town."

18. Zoë Ball (1970)

British Broadcaster

Host of the children's television show Live & Kicking who became the first woman to host BBC's Radio 1 Breakfast Show.

19. Tom Rolinson (1997)

Tv Actor

Television actor best known for his role as Ash on the CBBC children's show 4 O'Clock Club. 

20. Kerry Howard (1982)

TV Actress

BBC Actress widely known for her roles in Him & Her, Reggie Perrin, and Give Out Girls. Chiefly concentrated in comedy, she can also be remembered for appearing in the...

21. Beckii Cruel (1995)

British Musician

Pop singer and dancer who rose to fame with the help of her popular YouTube channel. She has released singles like Just Wanna Have Some Fun.

22. Peter Chelsom (1956)

British Film Director Actor

British director of films like Serendipity, Shall We Dance?, and Hannah Montana: The Movie.

23. Jenna Coleman (1986)

English Actress

Soap opera actress who played the role of Clara on the hit television series Doctor Who. She later began starring on Victoria in 2016 and she played Katrina Clark in Me Before You.  

24. Barney Harwood (1979)

Bbc Television Presenter

Funny man who presented the series All Over the Place and Totally Doctor Who. He also became known as a presenter for the series Prank Patrol UK and Blue Peter.

25. Rae Morris (1992)

Pop Singer

English singer and pianist who released her debut LP, Unguarded, to critical acclaim in 2015. The album followed a string of EP's including For You, From Above and Do You...

26. Coleen Nolan (1965)

English Singer Author And Televi

Singer and television presenter best known as the youngest member of family girl group The Nolans. She won the 19th season of Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.

27. Christine Martin (1988)

Model

Model and former beauty pageant contestant who has won several titles such as Miss Liverpool in 2007. She's famously known as the wife of the comedian Paddy McGuinness. 

28. Christian Day (1983)

English Rugby Union Player

Lock who made his professional club debut for Sale in 2005.

29. Thomas Heaton (1984)

Photographer

Landscape and travel photographer who rose to fame by publishing videos of his photoshoots on his eponymous YouTube channel. He has developed a fan base of over 490,000 subscribers on the...

30. Nikki Sanderson (1984)

British Actress

English actress, model, and television host known best for her work on the popular Hollyoaks and Coronation Street soap operas. She also worked as a cover model for Maxim and...

31. Alfie Boe (1973)

English Actor And Singer

Male tenor singer who played the role of Jean in the Broadway musical production of Les Miserables.

32. Daniel Whiston (1976)

English Figure Skater

English ice skater who won the third season of reality show, Dancing on Ice, in 2013. He also appeared on the program Strictly Ice Dancing.

33. Jodie Prenger (1979)

British Actor

Won of the BBC TV show I'd Do Anything on May 31, 2008 and also won season 2 of The Biggest Loser. 

34. Nicholas McCarthy (1974)

Director

35. Lynette Horsburgh (1974)

British Snooker Player

Lynette Horsburgh is a Scottish semi-professional pool and snooker player and professional BBC Web content producer. She was 2008 World Ladies' Pool Champion and resides in Blackpool England. She has...

36. Matthew Blinkhorn (1985)

Footballer

Matthew David Blinkhorn is an English footballer who plays for AFC Fylde as a striker.

37. Vicki-Lee Walberg (1975)

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38. Mark Westhead (1975)

English Footballer

Mark Westhead born 19 July 1975 in Blackpool is an English professional footballer. He is currently the Youth Department goalkeeping coach with Blackpool F. C. and is also playing for...

39. Tania Mallet (1941)

British Actor And Model

Tania Mallet born on 19 May 1941 in Blackpool Lancashire England is an English model and actress who is best known for her appearance as Tilly Masterson in the James...

40. Lester Ellis (1965)

Australian Boxer

Lester Ellis is an Australian boxer and former world champion. Ellis won the 1985 IBF super lightweight world title the 1993 World Boxing Foundation welterweight division the 1994 IBO light...

41. Matthew Cassidy (1988)

Footballer

Matthew Stephen Cassidy is a footballer who plays for Hyde as a midfielder.

42. Tommy Randles (1940)

English Footballer

Thomas Tommy Randles is a former English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.

43. Chas Newby (1941)

Bassist

Charles 'Chas' Newby was temporarily the bassist for The Beatles in December 1960 following the departure of Stuart Sutcliffe. When The Beatles returned from West Germany for the first time...

44. Ashley Lloyd (1991)

Actor Dancer

Ashley Lloyd July 6 1991 in Blackpool England) is a British actor and dancer who has performed in hit musical theatre shows such as Billy Elliot the Musical and Whistle...

45. Larry Cassidy (1953)

British Musician

Lawrence John Cassidy was an English musician best known for being the singer and bassist of post-punk and electronic band Section 25. Born in Blackpool Lancashire England into the family...

46. Ian Levine (1953)

British Musician

Ian Geoffrey Levine is an English songwriter producer and DJ. A noted moderniser of Northern Soul music in the UK and a developer of the style of Hi-NRG he has...

47. Jeffrey Hammond (1946)

British Musician

Jeffrey Hammond sometimes credited as Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond is a musician and former bass guitar player for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Hammond adopted the name Hammond-Hammond as a joke...

48. Ilona Sekacz (1948)

British Composer

Ilona Sekacz is a British composer of concert film television and theatre music.

49. Roger Uttley (1949)

English Rugby Union Player

Roger Miles Uttley OBE MA is a former English rugby union player.

50. Annie St John (1954)

British Broadcaster

Annie St John was a British television continuity announcer and presenter. Originally from Blackpool St John first made her name in 1978 as a hostess on the first two series...

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