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

John Everett MillaisJohn Everett Millais
08 June 1829, British
Painter, Illustrator
Will ChampionWill Champion
31 July 1978, British
Drummer, Singer

Wayne BridgeWayne Bridge
05 August 1980, British
Association football player

Sam VokesSam Vokes
21 October 1989, British
Association football player

John Jellicoe, 1st Earl JellicoeJohn Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe
05 December 1859, British
Politician, Military personnel
Jona LewieJona Lewie
14 March 1947, British
Singer, Pianist, Songwriter

Howard JonesHoward Jones
23 February 1955, British
singer-songwriter, pianist, musician, singer
FoxesFoxes
29 April 1989, British
 

Mike BrownMike Brown
04 September 1985, British
Basketball player