Devon has produced a number of well-known actors, political leaders and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Devon includes Matthew Goode, Michael Foot, Harry Treadaway, Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax, Luke Treadaway, and many others.

Famous People Born In Devon

Matthew GoodeMatthew Goode
03 April 1978, British
Actor
Michael FootMichael Foot
23 July 1913, British
Politician

Harry TreadawayHarry Treadaway
10 September 1984, British
Actor

Edward Wood, 1st Earl of HalifaxEdward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
16 April 1881, British
Former Viceroy of India

Luke TreadawayLuke Treadaway
10 September 1984, British
Actor

Donald SindenDonald Sinden
09 October 1923, British
Actor
Charles KingsleyCharles Kingsley
12 June 1819, British
Priest

Tom HarlockTom Harlock
30 August 1993, British
YouTuber

Sue BarkerSue Barker
19 April 1956, British
Television presenter

Douglas HodgeDouglas Hodge
25 February 1960, British
Actor
Bradley JamesBradley James
11 October 1983, British
Actor

Pauline CollinsPauline Collins
03 September 1940, British
Actress
Bill BrufordBill Bruford
17 May 1949, British
Drummer

William BucklandWilliam Buckland
12 March 1784, British
Geologist

John HawkinsJohn Hawkins
30 November 1532, British
Privateer