List of famous people from Lancashire, 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 Lancashire, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Lancashire 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 Lancashire, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Sir John Brunner, 1st Baronet and James Burns are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Lancashire?" or "Which celebrities were born in Lancashire?" then this list is a great resource for you.Kim Cattrall
Age: 64Birthplace: Mossley Hill, United Kingdom
Kim Victoria Cattrall (; born 21 August 1956) is a British-Canadian actress. She is best known... more on WikipediaRobert Smith
Age: 61Birthplace: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Robert James Smith (born 21 April 1959) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record... more on WikipediaNorman Haworth
Dec. at 67 (1883-1950)Birthplace: Chorley, United Kingdom
Sir Walter Norman Haworth FRS (19 March 1883 – 19 March 1950) was a British chemist best known... more on WikipediaHenny Youngman
Dec. at 92 (1906-1998)Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Henry "Henny" Youngman (original Yiddish surname Yungman; 16 March 1906 – 24 February 1998)... more on Wikipedia
George Grenfell-Baines
Dec. at 95 (1908-2003)Birthplace: City of Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Professor Sir George Grenfell-Baines OBE DL was an English architect and town planner. Born in... more on WikipediaBrian Epstein
Dec. at 33 (1934-1967)Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Brian Samuel Epstein (; 19 September 1934 – 27 August 1967) was an English music entrepreneur... more on WikipediaMarc Almond
Age: 63Birthplace: Southport, United Kingdom
Peter Mark Sinclair "Marc" Almond, (born 9 July 1957) is an English singer-songwriter and... more on WikipediaApril Ashley
Age: 85Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
April Ashley, MBE (born 29 April 1935) is an English model and restaurant hostess. She was... more on WikipediaEric Sykes
Dec. at 89 (1923-2012)Birthplace: Eurasia, Lancashire, United Kingdom, North West England, England
Eric Sykes (4 May 1923 – 4 July 2012) was an English radio, stage, television and film... more on WikipediaTerence Davies
Age: 74Birthplace: Liverpool, Eurasia, Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom
Terence Davies (born 10 November 1945) is an English screenwriter, film director, novelist and... more on WikipediaJimmy Clitheroe
Dec. at 52 (1921-1973)Birthplace: Clitheroe, England
James Robinson Clitheroe (24 December 1921 – 6 June 1973), popularly known as Jimmy Clitheroe,... more on WikipediaAmy Nuttall
Age: 38Birthplace: Bolton, United Kingdom
Amy Abigail Nuttall (born 7 June 1982) is an English actress and singer known for playing... more on WikipediaJohn Bishop
Age: 53Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
John Joseph Bishop (born 30 November 1966) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, and... more on WikipediaPhillip Schofield
Age: 58Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Phillip Bryan Schofield (born 1 April 1962) is an English television presenter who works for... more on WikipediaDavid Yates
Age: 56Birthplace: St Helens, United Kingdom
David Yates (born (1963-10-08)8 October 1963) is an English filmmaker who has directed films,... more on WikipediaMal Evans
Dec. at 41 (1935-1976)Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Malcolm Frederick Evans (27 May 1935 – 5 January 1976) was an English roadie and personal... more on WikipediaRichard Quest
Age: 58Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Richard Austin Quest (born 9 March 1962) is an English journalist and a CNN International... more on WikipediaIan McShane
Age: 78Birthplace: Blackburn, United Kingdom
Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. He is known for his television... more on WikipediaDavid Thewlis
Age: 57Birthplace: Blackpool, United Kingdom
David Wheeler (born 20 March 1963), known as David Thewlis, is an English actor, director,... more on WikipediaJohnny Vegas
Age: 50Birthplace: St Helens, United Kingdom
Michael Joseph Pennington (born 5 September 1970), known professionally as Johnny Vegas, is an... more on WikipediaGeorge Melly
Dec. at 81 (1926-2007)Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Alan George Heywood Melly (17 August 1926 – 5 July 2007) was an English jazz and blues singer,... more on WikipediaLaurie Taylor
Age: 84Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Laurence John Taylor (born 1 August 1936) is an English sociologist and radio presenter,... more on WikipediaPeter Serafinowicz
Age: 48Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz ( SERR-ə-FIN-ə-witch; born 10 July 1972) is an English actor, voice... more on WikipediaJulian Lennon
Age: 57Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
John Charles Julian Lennon (born 8 April 1963) is an English musician and photographer, son of... more on WikipediaLittle Boots
Age: 36Birthplace: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Victoria Christina Hesketh (born 4 May 1984), better known by her stage name Little Boots, is... more on Wikipedia
