List of famous people from Barnsley, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Barnsley, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Barnsley you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Barnsley, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different people, like Percy Watson and Michael Sadler.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Barnsley?" or "Which celebrities were born in Barnsley?" then this list is a great resource for you.Katherine Kelly
Age: 40Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Katherine Kelly (born 19 November 1979) is an English actress. She portrayed Becky McDonald in... more
Ceallach Spellman
Age: 25Birthplace: Oakwell, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Ceallach "Cel" Spellman ( KEL-akh; born 31 August 1995) is an English actor and presenter best... moreKaren Lumley
Age: 56Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Karen Elizabeth Lumley (born 28 March 1964) is a Conservative Party politician in England. She... moreChris Morgan
Age: 42Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Christopher Paul Morgan (born 9 November 1977) is an English former professional footballer... moreSam Nixon
Age: 34Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Sam Nixon (born 21 March 1986) is an English singer and television presenter. He came third on... moreGeorge Hunt
Dec. at 86 (1910-1996)Birthplace: Mexborough, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
George Samuel Hunt (22 February 1910 – 19 September 1996) was an English footballer who scored... moreMark Crossley
Age: 51Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Mark Geoffrey Crossley (born 16 June 1969) is an English-born Welsh former professional... moreEd Clancy
Age: 35Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Edward Clancy (born 12 March 1985) is an English professional track and road bicycle racer... moreJoe Cockroft
Dec. at 83 (1911-1994)Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Joseph Cockroft (20 June 1911 – February 1994) was an English footballer who played in the... moreMegan Sylvester
Age: 26Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Megan Sylvester is a synchronised diver. Her current height is 1.54 m and she weighs 40 kg.... moreJoann Fletcher
Age: 54Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Joann Fletcher (born 30 August 1966) is an Egyptologist and an honorary visiting professor in... moreKatherine Brunt
Age: 35Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Female
Katherine Helen Brunt (born 2 July 1985) is an English cricketer, a member of the current ... moreHorace Green
Dec. at 82 (1918-2000)Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Horace Green was an English professional footballer who made 367 appearances in the Football... moreDrew Talbot
Age: 34Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Andrew Talbot (born 19 July 1986) is an English former professional footballer. A versatile... moreKirk Jackson
Age: 43Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Kirk Jackson (born 16 October 1976) is a retired semi professional footballer who played as a... moreKarl Rose
Age: 41Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Karl Rose (born 12 October 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a... moreJimmy Greenhoff
Age: 74Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
James Greenhoff (born 19 June 1946) is an English former football player. He was a skilful... moreMick Butler
Age: 69Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Michael Butler may refer to: Michael Butler (musician) (born 1961), musician and... moreNeil Smillie
Age: 62Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Neil Smillie (born Barnsley, 19 July 1958) is an English former professional football player... moreCharles Regan
Dec. at 79 (1842-1921)Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Charles Regan (11 May 1842 – 17 May 1921) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire... moreJohn Schofield
Age: 55Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
John David Schofield (born 16 May 1965) is an English former professional footballer who was... moreJack Butterfield
Age: 98Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
John Butterfield (30 August 1922 – March 2001) is an English former professional footballer... morePete Brown
Age: 51Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Pete Brown is an English writer who has written extensively on the subject of beer and... moreIan Swallow
Age: 57Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Ian Geoffrey Swallow (born 18 December 1962, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England) was an English... moreArthur Woodruff
Arthur Woodruff (12 April 1913 – 5 January 1983) was an English professional footballer who... more
