Southampton has produced a number of well-known comedians, directors, artists, football players, rappers and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Southampton includes Benny Hill, Ken Russell, Allen Jones, Wayne Bridge, Craig David, and many others.

Famous People Born In Southampton

Benny HillBenny Hill
21 January 1924, British
 
Charlie DimmockCharlie Dimmock
10 August 1966, British
TV Presenter, Gardener

Ken RussellKen Russell
03 July 1927, British
Film Director

Allen JonesAllen Jones
01 September 1937, British
Artist

Craig DavidCraig David
05 May 1981, British
British singer-songwriter

Wayne BridgeWayne Bridge
05 August 1980, British
Association football player
Laura CarmichaelLaura Carmichael
18 July 1986, British
Film actress

Will ChampionWill Champion
31 July 1978, British
Drummer, Singer

John Everett MillaisJohn Everett Millais
08 June 1829, British
Painter, Illustrator

Jona LewieJona Lewie
14 March 1947, British
Singer, Pianist, Songwriter
Sam VokesSam Vokes
21 October 1989, British
Association football player

Isaac WattsIsaac Watts
17 July 1674, British
Theologian
John Jellicoe, 1st Earl JellicoeJohn Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe
05 December 1859, British
Politician, Military personnel

Barbara BodichonBarbara Bodichon
08 April 1827, British
Artist

Emily DaviesEmily Davies
22 April 1830, British
Activist
FoxesFoxes
29 April 1989, British
 

Charles DibdinCharles Dibdin
04 March 1745, British
Composer
George SaintsburyGeorge Saintsbury
23 October 1845, British
Writer

Howard JonesHoward Jones
23 February 1955, British
singer-songwriter, pianist, musician, singer

Mike BrownMike Brown
04 September 1985, British
Basketball player