List of famous people from Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List features people like Bernard Meadows, Shane Herbert.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Norfolk?" or "Which celebrities were born in Norfolk?" then this list is a great resource for you.Rupert Everett
Age: 61Birthplace: Burnham Deepdale
Rupert James Hector Everett (; born 29 May 1959) is an English actor, writer and singer. He... more on WikipediaEd Schultz
Age: 66Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Edward Andrew Schultz (January 27, 1954 – July 5, 2018) was an American television and radio... more on WikipediaCaroline Cossey
Age: 66Birthplace: Brooke, United Kingdom
Caroline Cossey (born 31 August 1954) is a transgender British model. She has appeared in the... more on WikipediaPlaxico Burress
Age: 43Birthplace: Virginia
Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who... more on WikipediaLea Masters
Age: 56Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Lea Masters is a former contestant on the reality television show Survivor: Vanuatu.George VI
Dec. at 57 (1895-1952)Birthplace: Sandringham House, United Kingdom
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the... more on WikipediaElla Baker
Dec. at 83 (1903-1986)Birthplace: Virginia
Ella Josephine Baker (December 13, 1903 – December 13, 1986) was an African-American civil... more on WikipediaLiam Kyle Sullivan
Age: 47Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Liam Kyle Sullivan (born July 17, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, and director. Sullivan... more on WikipediaGrant Gustin
Age: 30Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Thomas Grant Gustin (born January 14, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He is known for... more on WikipediaFred Ottman
Age: 64Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Fred Alex Ottman (born August 10, 1956) is an American retired professional wrestler. He... more on Wikipedia
Samuel Mason
Dec. at 64 (1739-1803)Birthplace: Virginia
Samuel Ross Mason also, spelled Meason (November 8, 1739 – 1803) was a Virginia militia... more on WikipediaGeneral Norman Johnson
Dec. at 69 (1941-2010)Birthplace: Virginia
General Johnson may refer to: General Norman Johnson (1941–2010), American musicianGeneral... more on WikipediaEd Balls
Age: 53Birthplace: Norwich, United Kingdom
Edward Michael Balls (born 25 February 1967) is a retired British Labour and Co-operative... more on WikipediaPrince George, Duke of Kent
Dec. at 40 (1902-1942)Birthplace: Sandringham, England
Prince George, Duke of Kent, (George Edward Alexander Edmund; 20 December 1902 – 25 August... more on WikipediaRobert Walpole
Dec. at 69 (1676-1745)Birthplace: Norfolk, United Kingdom
Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (26 August 1676 – 18 March 1745), known between 1725 and... more on WikipediaScott Travis
Age: 59Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Norfolk
Mark Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961) is an American rock musician, best known as the... more on WikipediaJoe Weatherly
Dec. at 42 (1922-1964)Birthplace: Virginia
Joseph Herbert "Joe" Weatherly (May 29, 1922 – January 19, 1964) was an American stock car... more on WikipediaBruce Smith
Age: 57Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is a former American football defensive end for the... more on WikipediaHarriet Martineau
Dec. at 74 (1802-1876)Birthplace: Norwich, United Kingdom
Harriet Martineau (; 12 June 1802 – 27 June 1876) was a British social theorist and Whig... more on WikipediaPeter Child
Age: 67Birthplace: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Peter Burlingham Child (born 6 May 1953) is an American composer, teacher, and musical... more on WikipediaPeter Wisoff
Age: 62Birthplace: Virginia
Peter Jeffrey Kelsay Wisoff (born August 16, 1958) is an American physicist and former NASA... more on WikipediaCurtis Strange
Age: 65Birthplace: Virginia
Curtis Northrup Strange (born January 30, 1955) is an American professional golfer and TV... more on WikipediaMatthew Vassar
Dec. at 76 (1792-1868)Birthplace: Norfolk, United Kingdom
Matthew Vassar (April 29, 1792 – June 23, 1868) was an English-born American brewer, merchant... more on WikipediaJohn Haines
Dec. at 87 (1924-2011)Birthplace: Virginia
John Meade Haines (June 29, 1924 – March 2, 2011) was an American poet and educator who had... more on WikipediaKam Chancellor
Age: 32Birthplace: Virginia
Kameron Darnel Chancellor (born April 3, 1988) is a former American football strong safety. He... more on Wikipedia
