List of famous people from Oldham, 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 Oldham, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Oldham 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 Oldham, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Oldham?" or "Which celebrities were born in Oldham?" then this list is a great resource for you.Eric 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 WikipediaPhillip Schofield
Age: 58Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Phillip Bryan Schofield (born 1 April 1962) is an English television presenter who works for... more on WikipediaNicola White
Age: 32Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Nicola White is an English field hockey player.
Chris Curtis
Dec. at 64 (1941-2005)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Chris Curtis (born Christopher Crummey; 26 August 1941 – 28 February 2005) was an English... more on WikipediaWilliam Walton
Dec. at 81 (1902-1983)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Sir William Turner Walton, OM (29 March 1902 – 8 March 1983) was an English composer. During a... more on WikipediaBernard Cribbins
Age: 91Birthplace: England
Bernard Joseph Cribbins, OBE (born 29 December 1928) is an English character actor, comedy... more on WikipediaBarry Ackroyd
Age: 66Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Barry Ackroyd, BSC (born 12 May 1954) is an English cinematographer. Ackroyd has frequently... more on WikipediaCaroline O'Connor
Age: 58Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Caroline Ann O'Connor (born 2 September 1962) is a Helpmann Award-winning, Olivier... more on WikipediaWayne Marshall
Age: 59Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Wayne Marshall (born 13 January 1961) is an English pianist, organist, and conductor. He is... more on WikipediaMark Owen
Age: 48Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Mark Anthony Patrick Owen (born 27 January 1972), is an English singer and songwriter. He is a... more on WikipediaMatthew Maynard
Age: 54Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Matthew Peter Maynard, (born 21 March 1966) is an English cricket coach and former cricketer.... more on WikipediaBill Waddington
Dec. at 84 (1916-2000)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
William Joseph Waddington (10 June 1916 – 9 September 2000), was an English music hall... more on WikipediaLeslie Haden-Guest, 1st Baron Haden-Guest
Dec. at 83 (1877-1960)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Leslie Haden Guest, 1st Baron Haden-Guest, (10 March 1877 – 20 August 1960) was a British... more on WikipediaSarah Lancashire
Age: 55Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Sarah-Jane Abigail Lancashire, (born 10 October 1964) is an English actress from Oldham,... more on WikipediaKeith Dewhurst
Age: 88Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Keith Dewhurst is an English playwright and television scriptwriter.Quentin Skinner
Age: 79Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Quentin Robert Duthie Skinner (born 1940) is a British intellectual historian. Regarded as... more on WikipediaElizabeth Lax
Dec. at 46 (1950-1996)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Lax is an actress.Ian Greaves
Dec. at 77 (1932-2009)Birthplace: Shaw and Crompton, United Kingdom
Ian Denzil Greaves (26 May 1932 – 2 January 2009) was an English football player and manager.... more on WikipediaJohn Pemberton
Age: 55Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
John Pemberton (born 18 November 1964 in Oldham, Lancashire) is an English former professional... more on WikipediaJ. R. Clynes
Dec. at 80 (1869-1949)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
John Robert Clynes (27 March 1869 – 23 October 1949) was a British trade unionist and Labour... more on WikipediaRick Lees
Age: 34Birthplace: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
Richard Ian "Rick" Lees (born 21 December 1985) is an English musician, DJ and artist, best... more on WikipediaBarry Dyson
Dec. at 53 (1942-1995)Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
John Barry Dyson (6 September 1942 – 26 February 1995; better known as Barry Dyson) was an... more on WikipediaIan Mercer
Age: 59Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Ian Clive Mercer (born 7 January 1961) is an English actor. He is known for playing Gary... more on WikipediaVinny Burns
Age: 55Birthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Vinny Burns (born 4 April 1965, Oldham, Lancashire) is an English hard rock guitarist and... more on WikipediaJudith Barker
Age: 77Birthplace: Oldham, England
Judith Barker (born 22 June 1943, Oldham, Lancashire) is an English actress, best known for... more on Wikipedia
