List of famous people from Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Sheffield 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 Sheffield, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Everything from Michael Tyzack to Micky Adams is included on this list.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Sheffield?" or "Which celebrities were born in Sheffield?" then this list is a great resource for you.Jessica Ennis-Hill
Age: 34Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill (born 28 January 1986) is a retired British track and field athlete... more on WikipediaHelen Sharman
Age: 57Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Helen Patricia Sharman, CMG, OBE, HonFRSC (born 30 May 1963) is a chemist who became the first... more on WikipediaPeter Stringfellow
Age: 79Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Peter James Stringfellow (17 October 1940 – 7 June 2018) was an English businessman who owned... more on WikipediaFred Thompson
Age: 78Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States of America
Freddie Dalton Thompson (August 19, 1942 – November 1, 2015) was an American politician,... more on WikipediaJohn Obadiah Westwood
Dec. at 88 (1805-1893)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
John Obadiah Westwood (22 December 1805 – 2 January 1893) was an English entomologist and... more on Wikipedia
John Hewitt
Dec. at 81 (1880-1961)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
John Hewitt (23 December 1880 – 4 August 1961) was a South African zoologist and archaeologist... more on WikipediaNaseem Hamed
Age: 46Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Naseem Hamed (Arabic: نسيم حميد; born 12 February 1974), commonly known as "Prince" Naseem or... more on WikipediaAlex Turner
Age: 34Birthplace: High Green, United Kingdom
Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and... more on WikipediaHarry Wright
Dec. at 60 (1835-1895)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
William Henry "Harry" Wright (January 10, 1835 – October 3, 1895) was an English-born American... more on WikipediaBrian Glover
Dec. at 63 (1934-1997)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English character actor, writer and... more on WikipediaJames Cusack
Age: 33Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Charles Frederick Crisp
Dec. at 51 (1845-1896)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 – October 23, 1896) was a United States political... more on WikipediaJohn Gatenby Bolton
Dec. at 71 (1922-1993)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
This article is on the astronomer John Bolton. For other people named "John Bolton," see John... more on WikipediaJon Harris
Age: 53Birthplace: Yorkshire, Eurasia, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Jon Harris (born 11 July 1967) is an English film editor known for his work on Snatch (2000),... more on WikipediaMarti Caine
Dec. at 50 (1945-1995)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Marti Caine, born Lynne Denise Shepherd (26 January 1945 – 4 November 1995), was an English... more on WikipediaStuart Zender
Age: 46Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Stuart Patrick Jude Zender (born 18 March 1974) is an English bassist. He is best known as a... more on WikipediaKen Draper
Age: 76Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Kenneth Draper (1944 -) is a British sculptor.Philip Oakey
Age: 65Birthplace: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Philip Oakey (born 2 October 1955) is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. He is... more on WikipediaJudy Parfitt
Age: 84Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English theatre, film and... more on WikipediaMatt Helders
Age: 34Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Matthew Helders (born 7 May 1986) is an English drummer, vocalist and songwriter. He is best... more on WikipediaMalcolm Bradbury
Dec. at 68 (1932-2000)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sir Malcolm Stanley Bradbury, (7 September 1932 – 27 November 2000) was an English author and... more on WikipediaRichard Coyle
Age: 48Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Richard Coyle (born 27 February 1972) is an English actor.David Mellor
Dec. at 79 (1930-2009)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
David Rogerson Mellor (5 October 1930 – 7 May 2009) was an English designer, manufacturer,... more on WikipediaHugo Young
Dec. at 65 (1938-2003)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Hugo John Smelter Young (13 October 1938 – 22 September 2003) was a British journalist and... more on WikipediaPeter Landin
Dec. at 79 (1930-2009)Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Peter John Landin (5 June 1930 – 3 June 2009) was a British computer scientist. He was one of... more on Wikipedia
