List of famous people from Burnley, 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 Burnley, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Burnley 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 Burnley, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People on this list include Thomas Garnett and Richard Shaw.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Burnley?" or "Which celebrities were born in Burnley?" then this list is a great resource for you.Paul Abbott
Age: 60Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Paul Abbott (born 22 February 1960) is an English television screenwriter and producer. Abbott... more on WikipediaN. M. Browne
Age: 60Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
N. M. Browne is an English writer of fiction for children.Holly Lam-Moores
Age: 30Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Holly Lam-Moores is a British team handball player. Born in Burnley, Lancashire, Lam-Moores... more on Wikipedia
Martin Starkie
Dec. at 88 (1922-2010)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Martin Starkie (1922–2010) was an English actor, writer and director for theatre, radio and... more on WikipediaJudith Hart, Baroness Hart of South Lanark
Dec. at 67 (1924-1991)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Constance Mary Hart, Baroness Hart of South Lanark, (née Ridehalgh; 18 September 1924 – 8... more on WikipediaCraig Heap
Age: 47Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Craig Heap (born 10 July 1973) is a retired Commonwealth Games Gold medal winning gymnast, who... more on WikipediaJohn Saint Ryan
Age: 67Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
John Saint Ryan (born 1953) is an English actor, horse trainer, and equestrian. Ryan has... more on WikipediaAlice Nutter
Age: 58Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Alice Nutter (born Anne Holden, 10 July 1962) is a British musician and writer. Nutter is... more on WikipediaHannah Hobley
Age: 31Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Hannah Hobley (born 9 October 1988) is an English actress and classical singer. She is best... more on WikipediaChristopher Anderson
Age: 29Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Christopher Anderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.Harry Bradshaw
Dec. at 71 (1853-1924)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Henry Bradshaw may refer to: Henry Bradshaw (poet) (c. 1450–1513), English poet Henry... more on WikipediaLiam Spencer
Age: 56Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Liam Spencer (born 1964) is a British artist.Ted Tinkler
Age: 99Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Edgar Tinkler (11 March 1921 – 14 November 2011), known as Ted, is a former English... more on Wikipedia- John Henry "Jack" Bradshaw was an English professional footballer who played as an outside... more on Wikipedia
Jack Bradshaw
Jack Whitham
Age: 73Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Jack Whitham is an English former professional footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday,... more on WikipediaTony Smith
Age: 59Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Anthony 'Tony' Christopher Smith is a former English cricketer. Smith was a right-handed... more on WikipediaJonathan Davies
Age: 44Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Jonathan Richard Davies is a former English cricketer. Davies was a right-handed batsman who... more on WikipediaEric Haydock
Age: 78Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Eric Haydock (born Eric John Haddock; 3 February 1943 – 5 January 2019) was a British... more on WikipediaFranny Powell
Age: 43Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Francis Michael Powell (born 17 June 1977) is an English former professional footballer who... more on WikipediaWilliam Murray
Age: 98Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Billy Murray is a footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Manchester... more on Wikipedia- Walter Place (born 1869, deceased) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing... more on Wikipedia
Walter Place
Billy Bannister
Dec. at 63 (1879-1942)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
William Bannister (1879 – 25 March 1942) was an English professional footballer who played as... more on WikipediaArthur Bell
Dec. at 41 (1882-1923)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Arthur A. Bell (November 1882 – 22 April 1923) was an English footballer who played as an... more on WikipediaJ. Pat O'Malley
Dec. at 81 (1904-1985)Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
James Patrick Francis O'Malley (March 15, 1904 – February 27, 1985) was an English singer and... more on WikipediaIan McKellen
Age: 81Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. His career spans genres... more on Wikipedia
