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....more
Rupert Everett
Age: 61Rupert James Hector Everett (; born 29 May 1959) is an English actor, writer and singer. He... moreEd Schultz
Age: 66Edward Andrew Schultz (January 27, 1954 – July 5, 2018) was an American television and radio... moreCaroline Cossey
Age: 66Caroline Cossey (born 31 August 1954) is a transgender British model. She has appeared in the... morePlaxico Burress
Age: 43Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who... moreLea Masters
Age: 56Lea Masters is a former contestant on the reality television show Survivor: Vanuatu.... moreGeorge VI
Dec. at 57 (1895-1952)George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the... moreElla Baker
Dec. at 83 (1903-1986)Ella Josephine Baker (December 13, 1903 – December 13, 1986) was an African-American civil... moreLiam Kyle Sullivan
Age: 47Liam Kyle Sullivan (born July 17, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, and director. Sullivan... moreGrant Gustin
Age: 30Thomas Grant Gustin (born January 14, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He is known for... moreFred Ottman
Age: 64Fred Alex Ottman (born August 10, 1956) is an American retired professional wrestler. He... more
Samuel Mason
Dec. at 64 (1739-1803)Samuel Ross Mason also, spelled Meason (November 8, 1739 – 1803) was a Virginia militia... moreGeneral Norman Johnson
Dec. at 69 (1941-2010)General Johnson may refer to: General Norman Johnson (1941–2010), American musicianGeneral... moreEd Balls
Age: 53Edward Michael Balls (born 25 February 1967) is a retired British Labour and Co-operative... morePrince George, Duke of Kent
Dec. at 40 (1902-1942)Prince George, Duke of Kent, (George Edward Alexander Edmund; 20 December 1902 – 25 August... moreRobert Walpole
Dec. at 69 (1676-1745)Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (26 August 1676 – 18 March 1745), known between 1725 and... moreScott Travis
Age: 59Mark Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961) is an American rock musician, best known as the... moreJoe Weatherly
Dec. at 42 (1922-1964)Joseph Herbert "Joe" Weatherly (May 29, 1922 – January 19, 1964) was an American stock car... moreBruce Smith
Age: 57Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is a former American football defensive end for the... moreHarriet Martineau
Dec. at 74 (1802-1876)Harriet Martineau (; 12 June 1802 – 27 June 1876) was a British social theorist and Whig... morePeter Child
Age: 67Peter Burlingham Child (born 6 May 1953) is an American composer, teacher, and musical... morePeter Wisoff
Age: 62Peter Jeffrey Kelsay Wisoff (born August 16, 1958) is an American physicist and former NASA... moreCurtis Strange
Age: 65Curtis Northrup Strange (born January 30, 1955) is an American professional golfer and TV... moreMatthew Vassar
Dec. at 76 (1792-1868)Matthew Vassar (April 29, 1792 – June 23, 1868) was an English-born American brewer, merchant... moreJohn Haines
Dec. at 87 (1924-2011)John Meade Haines (June 29, 1924 – March 2, 2011) was an American poet and educator who had... moreKam Chancellor
Age: 32Kameron Darnel Chancellor (born April 3, 1988) is a former American football strong safety. He... more
