List of famous people from London, 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 London, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from London 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 London, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Amanda Donohoe and Kaya Scodelario are included on this list.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from London?" or "Which celebrities were born in London?" then this list is a great resource for you.1
Keira Knightley
Age: 30Birthplace: Middlesex, Eurasia, United Kingdom, London, Teddington
Keira Christina Knightley, (; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She is the ... more2
Rachel McAdams
Age: 41Birthplace: London, Canada
Rachel Anne McAdams (born November 17, 1978) is a Canadian actress and activist. After... more3
Kate Moss
Age: 41Birthplace: Croydon, London, England
Katherine Ann Moss (born 16 January 1974) is an English model and businesswoman. Born in... more4
Mischa Barton
Age: 34Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Mischa Barton (born 24 January 1986) is a British-Irish-American film, television, and stage... more5
Elizabeth Taylor
Dec. at 79 (1932-2011)Birthplace: Hampstead Garden Suburb, United Kingdom
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British-American... more6
Emily Blunt
Age: 37Birthplace: Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
Emily Olivia Leah Blunt (born 23 February 1983) is an English-American actress. She is the... more7
Emilia Clarke
Age: 28Birthplace: London, England
Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke (born 23 October 1986) is an English actress. She studied... more8
Ryan Gosling
Age: 39Birthplace: London, Canada
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his... more9
Jude Law
Age: 43Birthplace: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
David Jude Heyworth Law (born 29 December 1972) is an English actor. He has received... more10
Naomi Campbell
Age: 50Birthplace: Streatham, London, United Kingdom
Naomi Elaine Campbell (born 22 May 1970) is an English model, actress, and businesswoman.... more11
Florence Welch
Age: 34Birthplace: Camberwell, London, United Kingdom
Florence Leontine Mary Welch is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. She is best known... more12
Helen Mirren
Age: 75Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Dame Helen Lydia Mirren, (born 26 July 1945) is an English actor. Mirren began her acting... more13
Kelly Osbourne
Age: 35Birthplace: Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne (born 27 October 1984) is a British singer-songwriter, actress,... more14
Catherine Bell
Age: 52Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Catherine Bell may refer to: Catherine Bell (religious studies scholar), American scholar of... more15
Claire Forlani
Age: 48Birthplace: Twickenham, London, England
Claire Antonia Forlani (born 17 December 1971) is an English actress. She became known in the... more16
Tom Hardy
Age: 43Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Edward Thomas Hardy (born 15 September 1977) is an English actor and producer. After studying... more17
Kiefer Sutherland
Age: 53Birthplace: Paddington, London, England
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born 21 December 1966) is a... more18
Lily Allen
Age: 35Birthplace: London, England
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper (née Allen; 2 May 1985) is an English singer and songwriter. She is... more19
Sacha Baron Cohen
Age: 48Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Sacha Noam Baron Cohen (born 13 October 1971) is an English actor, comedian, writer, and... more20
Helena Bonham Carter
Age: 54Birthplace: Golders Green, London, United Kingdom
Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in... more21
Joan Collins
Age: 87Birthplace: Paddington, London, United Kingdom
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist.... more22
Hannah Simone
Age: 35Birthplace: London, England
Hannah Simone (born August 3, 1980) is a British-born Canadian actress, television host, and... more23
Michael Caine
Age: 87Birthplace: Rotherhithe, England, London
Sir Michael Caine (born 14 March 1933) is an English actor, producer and author. He has... more24
Elizabeth II
Age: 94Birthplace: Mayfair, London, London, England
Elizabeth II (born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth... more25
Kaya Scodelario
Age: 28Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Kaya Rose Scodelario-Davis (born 13 March 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her... more
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