Famous People Born In Manchester

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Tyson Fury
(British Professional Boxer and Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion)
Tyson Fury
76
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 12, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo

A 2-time world heavyweight champion, British Tyson Fury has had an undefeated run in his 32 matches, with 31 wins and 1 unlucky draw in a match against Deontay Wilder. He has also released a bestselling memoir, Behind The Mask, and was named to the Forbes list of the World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2020.

 2 
Liam Gallagher
(Singer-songwriter)
Liam Gallagher
23
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 21, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher later also led the band Beady Eye, before launching a solo career. Both his solo albums have topped the U.K. charts. The rock icon has been heavily influenced by John Lennon’s singing style. He loves dressing in parkas and is known for his outspokenness.
 3 
Davy Jones
(Musician)
Davy Jones
16
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 29, 2012
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 4 
Marcus Rashford
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Marcus Rashford
177
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 31, 1997
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Marcus Rashford is a prominent football player for the Manchester United Football Club and England national team. He became the youngest British footballer to score in his debut match for England. He uses his popularity to fight against issues like child food poverty and homelessness in the United Kingdom. He is often praised for his political activism.

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Emmeline Pankhurst
(English Political Activist Who Organised the UK Suffragette Movement)
Emmeline Pankhurst
22
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: July 15, 1858
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: June 14, 1928
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist best remembered for helping women earn the right to vote in elections by organizing the UK suffragette movement. For playing a major role in achieving women's suffrage in the UK, Pankhurst was named in Time magazine's 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century list in 1999.
 6 
Benedict Wong
(Actor)
Benedict Wong
16
Birthdate: July 3, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 7 
David Lloyd George
(Former Chancellor of the Exchequer)
David Lloyd George
17
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 17, 1863
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: March 26, 1945
David Lloyd George, or the 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, was the British prime minister from 1916 to 1922 and the first Welsh to hold the position. Though he was a Liberal, he was initially supported by the Conservatives. He was a key figure in the Paris Peace Conference.
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Karl Pilkington
(Television Presenter, Radio Producer)
Karl Pilkington
15
Birthdate: September 23, 1972
Sun Sign: Libra

Karl Pilkington is an English comedian, television presenter, radio producer, and actor. He achieved popularity as the producer of Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais' radio program on Xfm. Pilkington is credited with co-founding a TV production company called RiSK Productions. Also known for his charity work, Pilkington designed and signed a card to benefit the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children.

 9 
John Thaw
(Actor)
John Thaw
11
Birthdate: January 3, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 21, 2002
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 10 
Johnny Marr
(Guitarist, Poet, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
Johnny Marr
8
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 31, 1963
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 11 
Holliday Grainger
14
Birthdate: March 27, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries

After starting her career as a child actress, Holliday Grainger went on to establish herself as a prominent  actress in the British TV and film industry. Also a well-known philanthropist, Holliday Grainger was featured in a film titled Home, which was intended to help enhance awareness of the global refugee crisis.

 12 
Linus Roache
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Michael Cutter’ in the TV Series ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’)
Linus Roache
6
Birthdate: February 1, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Having inherited his acting skills from his parents William Roache and Anna Cropper, the English actor has been active both on the television and the big screen. Linus Roache starred in The Wings of the Dove and appeared in Coronation Street, a popular British soap opera for which his father is also known. He is also a stage actor.

 13 
Marsha Thomason
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Birthdate: January 19, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn

Marsha Thomason is an English actress best known for portraying Sarah Evers in the 2003 American film, The Haunted Mansion. She took an interest in acting at the age of 13 when she started taking part in youth theatre productions at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. She then went on to establish herself as an actress in the American TV industry.

 14 
Ryan Thomas
13
Birthdate: June 10, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 15 
Mick Hucknall
(Singer-songwriter known for his signature red hair and for being the lead singer of the band Simply Red)
Mick Hucknall
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 16 
David Hattersley Warner
(English Actor)
David Hattersley Warner
6
Birthdate: July 29, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Lewis Tan
(English Actor and Martial Artist)
Lewis Tan
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 18 
Kate Abdo
(Sports Broadcaster)
Kate Abdo
3
Birthdate: September 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 19 
Caroline Catz
(Actress)
Caroline Catz
8
Birthdate: October 19, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 20 
Bugzy Malone
(Rapper)
Bugzy Malone
14
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 21 
Jason Orange
(English Singer, Dancer and Member of the English Pop Group 'Take That')
Jason Orange
3
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 10, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer

Jason Orange is an English singer, actor and dancer. He achieved popularity after joining the popular boy band Take That in 1989. He stayed with the group until 1996 and rejoined later to release the group's fourth studio album Beautiful World. Jason Orange left the band for good in 2014. 

 22 
Frances Hodgson Burnett
7
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 24, 1849
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: October 29, 1924
 23 
David Threlfall
0
Birthdate: October 12, 1953
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 24 
Wes Brown
(Football player)
Wes Brown
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 13, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 25 
Genesis P-Orridge
(Singer-songwriter)
Genesis P-Orridge
6
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: February 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 26 
Martin Hannett
(Record producer)
Martin Hannett
40
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 31, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: April 18, 1991
 27 
Danny Drinkwater
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Danny Drinkwater
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 5, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Shayne Ward
(Singer)
Shayne Ward
5
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 16, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 29 
Judy Loe
(Actress)
Judy Loe
1
Birthdate: March 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
 30 
Sally Dynevor
(Actres)
Sally Dynevor
5
Birthdate: May 30, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Jorgie Porter
(Actress)
Jorgie Porter
4
Birthdate: December 25, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 32 
Jamie Lomas
(Actor)
Jamie Lomas
3
Birthdate: April 21, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
 33 
Lynda Baron
(Actress)
Lynda Baron
1
Birthdate: March 24, 1939
Sun Sign: Aries
 34 
Danny Welbeck
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Danny Welbeck
12
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 26, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Sarah Storey
(British Paralympic Athlete and Paralympic Gold Medalist)
Sarah Storey
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 26, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 36 
Howard Donald
(Singer-songwriter)
Howard Donald
4
Birthdate: April 28, 1968
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 37 
Max George
(Singer-songwriter)
Max George
4
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 6, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Max George went from being a Preston North End footballer to the frontman of The Wanted, delivering hits such as Heart Vacancy. He was also seen in the reality series The Wanted Life, participated in Strictly Come Dancing, and appeared in the recurring role of Clint in Glee.
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Mark E. Smith
(Singer)
Mark E. Smith
3
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 5, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 24, 2018
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 39 
Stuart Adamson
(Scottish Rock Singer, Guitarist, and Founder Member of Skids)
Stuart Adamson
8
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 11, 1958
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: December 16, 2001

One likened to legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, Scottish rock guitarist and singer Stuart Adamson was a founder member of the Scottish punk rock/new wave band Skids. He later formed the rock band Big Country. He hanged himself to death in a Hawaiian hotel at age 43.

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John Cooper Clarke
(Poet)
John Cooper Clarke
7
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 41 
Bernard Hill
(Actor)
Bernard Hill
6
Birthdate: December 17, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 42 
Ross Brawn
(Engineer)
Ross Brawn
2
Listed In: Engineers
Birthdate: November 23, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Ross Brawn is a British Formula One technical director and managing director. A former Formula One team principal, Brawn is widely regarded as the mastermind behind Michael Schumacher's record seven World Drivers' Championship titles. Also known for his charity work, Brawn came up with the Brawn Lifeboat Challenge in order to raise money for a new lifeboat for River Thames.

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Robert Donat
10
Birthdate: March 18, 1905
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: June 9, 1958
 44 
Craig Cash
(Actor, Comedian)
Craig Cash
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 11, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
 45 
Lesley Sharp
(Actress)
Lesley Sharp
3
Birthdate: April 3, 1960
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 46 
Roy Harper
(English Folk Rock Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist)
Roy Harper
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
 47 
Graham Gouldman
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 10, 1946
Sun Sign: Taurus
 48 
David Bamber
(Actor)
David Bamber
1
Birthdate: September 19, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Reshma Shetty
(Actress)
Reshma Shetty
3
Birthdate: November 2, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Thomas De Quincey
4
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 15, 1785
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: December 8, 1859

Essayist Thomas De Quincey is best remembered for his iconic book Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, which initially appeared in the London Magazine. The work was an autobiographical account of his own addiction to opium, which he had begun consuming to help him deal with the pain of his facial neuralgia.