Stoke-on-Trent, England

1. Ben Brereton (1999)

Soccer Player

Forward who is famous for his club career in England's Championship league. In December 2016, he signed with Nottingham Forest, with whom he made his professional debut in 2017. 

2. Alex Weaver (1996)

Reality Star

English reality star who was cast on the ITVBe show Life On Marbs, a reality show set in Marbella, Spain.

3. Robbie Williams (1974)

English Singer

Star of the boy band Take That, he set a world record when his 2006 solo tour sold 1.6 million concert tickets in one day.

4. Curtis Pritchard (1996)

Dancer

Professional ballroom and latin dancer and choreographer who joined the staff of professional dancers on Dancing with the Stars Ireland. His long-time dance partner is Emily Barker. In 2019, he...

5. Billy Howle (1989)

Movie Actor

British film and television actor featured in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk as well as films titled The Sense of an Ending, The Seagull and Outlaw King. In 2019, he began starring in BBC's MotherFatherSon as Caden Finch.

6. Phil Taylor (1960)

Darts Player

British dart champion nicknamed "The Power" who was twice nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2006 and 2010). From 1995-2002, he won eight consecutive World Championships.

7. AJ Pritchard (1994)

Dancer

English dancer and choreographer best known for his appearances on the BBC One reality dancing series Strictly Come Dancing. In 2013, he was a semifinalist on the seventh season of Britain's Got...

8. Jade Thompson (1991)

Model

British model who won Cycle seven of Britain and Ireland's next top model in 2011. She appeared as a model on several episodes of the design show Styled to Rockin...

9. Levison Wood (1982)

Explorer

Internationally-renowned explorer who is widely known for his walking expedition of the full length of the Nile River in 2013-2014. He later hosted a four-part Channel 4 documentary series about...

10. Alan Lake (1940)

British Actor

Most famous as the third spouse of British bombshell actress Diana Dors, this Englishman was also an actor in his own right. He appeared in episodes of such popular television...

11. John Madejski (1941)

Company Director Football Club C

Founder of the magazine Auto Trader who has had business in real estate, broadcast media, publishing, and hotels/restaurants.

12. Adrian Rawlins (1958)

British Actor

British film actor who played Harry Potter's late father in the Harry Potter film franchise. He played Arthur Kidd in the 1989 film The Woman in Black.

13. Piers Linney (1971)

Entrepreneur

Businessman from England most famous as a "dragon" on the BBC Two series "Dragons' Den." He has served as the co-CEO of the Cloud Services Provider Outsourcery.

14. Adrian Lewis (1985)

British Darts Player

Professional English darts player won consecutive World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

15. John Waite (1952)

English Male Singer

Lead singer of English bands such as Bad English and The Babys who also released music as a solo artist like his #1 hit, "Missing You."

16. Alice Goodwin (1985)

Glamour Model

Glamour model who has appeared on the pages of Daily Star and Maxim magazine.

17. Tom Pope (1985)

Footballer

Center forward who made his senior career debut in 2004 for Biddulph Victoria; named League Two Player of the Year in 2013 after scoring 31 goals in 46 appearances for...

18. Ian Morris (1960)

Teacher

English teacher who became the Willard Professor of Classics at Stanford University in 1995 and is one of the founders of the Stanford Archaeology Center.

19. Phil Wang (1990)

Comedian

Stand-up comedian who's best known as a member of the British sketch comedy group, Daphne. He's also appeared in places such as The Rob Brydon Show, Comedy Up Late, Have...

20. Sarah Willingham (1973)

British Entrepreneur

British entrepreneur known for her success in the high street restaurant business, particularly for her success in the mid-2000s as owner of The Bombay Bicycle Club. She's served as a...

21. Ben Cotton (1975)

Actor

Television actor best known for his role as Dr. Kavanagh on the popular Stargate Atlantis science fiction series. He also appeared as Shane Pierce on CBS's Harper's Island.

22. Hugh Dancy (1975)

English Actor And Model

Actor who's best recognized for his role as Will Graham in the television series Hannibal. He has appeared in a variety of films, including Ella Enchanted, Adam, Blood and Chocolate, and Savage Grace. 

23. Anthea Turner (1960)

British Television Presenter

British television and radio personality known for her work with the BBC and for her workout tapes. She hosted a reality series called Anthea Turner: Perfect Housewife, as well as...

24. Danielle Wyatt (1991)

English Cricketer

Off break bowler and right-handed batter who played in her first international match for England on March 1, 2010 against India.

25. Paula Hamilton (1961)

English Model

'80s advertising model who has been a judge on Britain's Next Top Model.

26. Mike Williamson (1983)

Actor

Center back who helped Newcastle United with the Football League Championship in 2009-2010 after joining the team part way through the season.

27. Nick Hancock (1962)

British Actor And Television Pre

Television host known for hosting the game show They Think It's All Over.

28. Dominic Burgess (1982)

British Actor

British actor most known for his role on the hit show, Doctor Who. In 2013, he began playing Zoltan Grundy in the series A.N.T. Farm. He later had a recurring role on...

29. Ted Hankey (1968)

British Darts Player

Two-time professional darts champion from Staffordshire, England. He won world championships in 2000 and 2009. His nickname was "The Count." 

30. Bernard Jones (1924)

Footballer

Bernard Jones was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale. He later turned out for non-league sides Winsford United Macclesfield Town and Stafford Rangers.

31. Tony Frost (1975)

English Cricketer

Tony Frost is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. Born in Stoke-on-Trent the Warwickshire keeper missed the second half of season 2001 after breaking his index...

32. Jamie Cope (1985)

British Snooker Player

Jamie Cope is an English professional snooker player. He has reached the finals of two ranking tournaments and the semi-finals of the 2011 Masters. Cope entered the top 16 in...

33. Dean Allmark (1985)

English Professional Wrestler

Dean Allmark is an English professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in All-Star Promotions and his appearance in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Allmark who often goes by...

34. Ryan Brown (actor) (1975)

American Actor

Ryan Brown is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Bill Lewis III on Guiding Light from 1998 to 2001 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the...

35. Ryan Austin (1984)

West Indian Cricketer

Ryan Anthony Austin born 15 November 1981 in Arima Trinidad and Tobago is a West Indian cricketer. A lower-order right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spin bowler Austin played 22 first-class...

36. Jan Uddin (1985)

Actor

An international actor with a very diverse cultural background. Finding his passion for acting at a very young age, Uddin has moved to London when he was 18 to pursue...

37. Cath Swinnerton (1958)

Road Racing Cyclist

Catherine Swinnerton was an English racing cyclist. Born in Fenton Staffordshire as one of seven children Swinnerton is part of a cycling family and founders of Swinnerton Cycles in Fenton....

38. Garth Crooks (1958)

English Footballer

Garth Anthony Crooks OBE is a retired English football player of Jamaican ancestry. He played for Stoke City Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United West Bromwich Albion and Charlton Athletic. Throughout his...

39. Roy Jones (1924)

Actor

40. Kenny Beech (1958)

Footballer

Kenneth Kenny Beech is a former English footballer. A midfielder he played for Port Vale between 1976 and 1981 picking up the club's Player of the Year award in 1980...

41. Keith Wooldridge (Unknow)

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42. Kieran Brookes (1990)

English Rugby Union Player

Kieran Brookes is an English rugby player who plays with Newcastle Falcons as a prop.

43. John Brayford (1987)

Footballer

John Robert Brayford is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Sheffield United on loan from Cardiff City. Born in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire he began his career at non-league...

44. Martin Paterson (1987)

Footballer

Martin Andrew Paterson is a professional footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town and the Northern Ireland national football team as a striker. As of 15 March 2014 he is on...

45. Robbie Williams (cricketer) (1987)

English Cricketer

Robert Edward Morgan Williams is an English cricketer. Robbie Williams made his first-class debut for Durham University Centre of Cricketing Excellence in three matches during 2007 as a six foot...

46. David Sumberg (1941)

British Politician

David Anthony Gerald Sumberg is a British politician and former Member of the European Parliament for the North West England region for the Conservative Party.

47. Robert Beaven (1836)

Canadian Politician

Robert Beaven son of James Beaven was a British Columbia politician and businessman. Beaven moved to British Columbia from Toronto where he had been educated at Upper Canada College because...

48. Byron Moore (1988)

Footballer

Byron Curtis Moore is an English footballer currently playing for Crewe Alexandra.

49. Rostyn Griffiths (1988)

Australian Soccer Player

Rostyn John Griffiths is an Australian professional football player who plays for A-League team Perth Glory.

50. Richard Pankhurst (Unknow)

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Richard Marsden Pankhurst was an English barrister and supporter of women's rights. Pankhurst was the son of Henry Francis Pankhurst and Margaret Marsden. He was born in Stoke but spent...

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