Wigan has produced a number of well-known lyricists & songwriters, rock musicians, athletes, pop musicians, actors and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Wigan includes Henry Gallagher, Richard Ashcroft, Owen Farrell, Limahl, George Formby, and many others.

Famous People Born In Wigan

Henry GallagherHenry Gallagher
21 September 2002, British
Singer-songwriter
Owen FarrellOwen Farrell
24 September 1991, British
Rugby union player

Andy FarrellAndy Farrell
30 May 1975, British
Rugby league player, Rugby union player

LimahlLimahl
19 December 1958, British
Singer, Musician

Richard AshcroftRichard Ashcroft
11 September 1971, British
Singer-songwriter

Kay BurleyKay Burley
17 December 1960, British
Journalist, Presenter, Novelist
George FormbyGeorge Formby
26 May 1904, British
Actor, Comedian, Film producer, Musician

Chris AshtonChris Ashton
29 March 1987, British
Rugby league player, Rugby union player

Gerrard WinstanleyGerrard Winstanley
19 October 1609, British
Religious Reformer

Tanya RobinsonTanya Robinson
28 November 1981, British
 
David McIntoshDavid McIntosh
10 December 1985, British
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