1. Richard Dormer (1969)

Actor

Northern Irish actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He appeared in such popular television series as HBO's Game of Thrones and Cinemax's Hunted.

2. Connie Fisher (1983)

British Actor

Irish pop star and musical performer won the BBC One series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

3. John Hallam (1941)

Northern Irish Actor

Known for his role as Barnsey Barnes on the popular soap opera EastEnders, he also appeared in Doctor Who and in the American movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

4. Duke Special (1971)

Musician

Born Peter Wilson and known to his fans as Duke Special, this alternative rock, soul, and folk singer, songwriter, and pianist is famous for albums such as Songs from the...

5. Edwin Poots (1965)

Politician

A longtime member of the Northern Ireland Assembly, this Democratic Unionist Party politician served as both Minister of the Environment from 2009 to 2011 and Minister of Health, Social Services...

6. Kristian Nairn (1975)

Northern Irish Actor

Irish actor and DJ who is most well known for his role as Hodor on the hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, his first major acting role. 

7. Ray Stevenson (1964)

Actor

Actor who has appeared in action films such as Thor and King Arthur. He played Firefly in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and portrayed Porthos in The Three Musketeers. 

8. Johnny McKinstry (1985)

Northern Irish Football Coach

Johnny McKinstry is a football coach from Northern Ireland. On 11 April 2013 he was appointed as the caretaker manager of the Sierra Leone national football team following the resignation...

9. Brian Philip Davis (1981)

Irish Filmmaker

Brian Philip Davis is a filmmaker from Northern Ireland. He graduated from the University of Ulster. He has directed a number of short films including Inside The Poet and the...

10. Paul Givan (1981)

British Politician

Privy Council member see Sir Frederick Paul Girvan For similarly named Unionist politician see Paul GirvanPaul Jonathan Givan is a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was co-opted in June...

11. Nevin Spence (1990)

Irish Rugby Union Player

Nevin Spence was an Irish rugby union player for Ulster in the RaboDirect Pro12. He played as a Centre but could also play Wing. He was educated firstly at Dromore...

12. Ian Whitten (1987)

Irish Rugby Union Player

Ian Whitten is an Irish rugby union player for Exeter in the Aviva Premiership. He was capped by Ireland on their 2009 tour to North America when he lined out...

13. William Workman (1807)

Canadian Mayor

Mount Prospect House Montreal was an Irish-born Canadian entrepreneur businessman and philanthropist. He was a partner in Canada's largest wholesale hardware house of Frothingham & Workman and President of Montreal's...

14. Davy Jones (racing driver) (1964)

American Racing Driver

Davy Jones is an American racing driver. In 1983 he came 3rd in the British Formula Three Championship behind Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle. He also that year tested the...

15. Sammy Troughton (1964)

Northern Irish Footballer And Ma

Samuel Edward Sammy Troughton is a former Northern Irish footballer and now a coach. Troughton played for Glentoran and Wolverhampton Wanderers before coming to South Africa in 1985 to play...

16. Gary McMichael (1969)

unknow

Gary McMichael is the son of former Ulster Defence Association leader John McMichael and was the leader of the now defunct Ulster Democratic Party during the peace process. McMichael became...

17. Jonathan Craig (1965)

British Politician

Jonathan Craig MLA is a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was elected in 2007 to the Northern Ireland Assembly as a Democratic Unionist Party member for Lagan Valley and...

18. Donna Traynor (1964)

Irish Television Journalist

Donna Traynor is an Irish journalist. She is the main female anchor of BBC Newsline.

19. Ernest Blythe (1889)

Irish Politician

Ernest Blythe also in sources as Ernest Blyth was an Irish politician.

20. Ivan Davis (politician) (1937)

British Politician

Ivan Davis is a Unionist politician in Northern Ireland. Born in Lisburn Davis was elected to Lisburn Borough Council in 1973 representing the Democratic Unionist Party. He was also elected...

21. Paddy McAllister (1989)

Irish Rugby Union Player

Patrick Robert Paddy McAllister is an Irish rugby union player. He plays Prop for Ballynahinch Rugby Football Club and Ulster Rugby. Paddy is a loose-head prop who joined the Ulster...

22. Damien Johnson (1978)

Professional Footballer

Damien Michael Johnson is a Northern Irish footballer who is currently without a club. He began his career with Portadown FC in his native Northern Ireland from whom he signed...

23. Kurt Walker (1954)

American Ice Hockey Player

Kurt Adrian Walker is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 71 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

24. Neil Doak (1972)

Irish Rugby Union Player

Neil George Doak is an Irish former cricketer and rugby union player.

25. Keith Getty (1974)

British Musician

Julian Keith Getty is a Northern Irish composer best known for pioneering modern hymns. Many of his songs are co-written with his wife Kristyn Getty and veteran British songwriter and...

26. Wayne Carlisle (1979)

Footballer

Thomas Carlisle is a former professional footballer who last played for Football League Two side Torquay United. Carlisle is a midfielder primarily right-sided but able to play in a wide...

27. Damien Denny (1966)

British Boxer

Damien Denny is a Northern Irish light middleweight boxer. Born in Lisburn but raised in Belfast Denny stands 5'9. His record is 18 wins and 4 losses. He collaborated on...