ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Lancashire.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Lancashire, with photos when available. These renowned Lancashire actors and actresses are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Lancashire, but everyone on this list grew up in Lancashire and considers it to be their home. This list includes Lancashire TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Lancashire then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Lancashire. Various bits of information are available for these Lancashire celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
List TV actors range from John Lennon to George Harrison.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Lancashire?" and "Who are the most famous Lancashire actors?"1
Ian McShane
Deadwood, DallasBirthplace: England, Blackburn
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. He is known for his television... more2
Jennifer Kapoor (née Kendal, 27 February 1934 – 7 September 1984) was an English actress and... more3
Miranda Richardson
The Black Adder, MerlinBirthplace: Southport, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Miranda Jane Richardson (born 3 March 1958) is an English actress. She made her film debut... more4
Ian McKellen
Coronation Street, ViciousBirthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. His career spans genres... more
5Chris Wiggins
The Care Bears, Spider-ManBirthplace: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: Canada, England
Chris Wiggins (January 13, 1931 – February 19, 2017) was an English-born Canadian actor.He... more6
Jason Isaacs
Highlander: The Series, AwakeBirthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Jason Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor and producer, best known for playing... more7
John Lennon
The Beatles, Not Only... But AlsoBirthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an... more8
Ringo Starr
Courage the Cowardly Dog, Thomas the Tank Engine and FriendsBirthplace: Liverpool, Eurasia, Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English... more9
George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician,... more10
Alison Steadman
Pride and Prejudice, Gavin & StaceyBirthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society... more11
Jacqueline Leonard
EastEnders, River CityBirthplace: Blackpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Jacqueline Leonard is an English actress. She is known for playing Sarah Preston in the ITV... more12
J. Pat O'Malley
Maude, My Favorite MartianBirthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America,United Kingdom,England
James Patrick Francis O'Malley (March 15, 1904 – February 27, 1985) was an English singer and... more13
Paul Barber
Only Fools and Horses, All ChangeBirthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Patrick Barber, known by the stage name Paul Barber (born 18 March 1951), is an English actor... more14
Warren Clarke
Chuggington, Red RidingBirthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Warren Clarke (26 April 1947 – 12 November 2014) was an English actor. He appeared in many... more15
Jane Horrocks
Absolutely Fabulous, Watership DownBirthplace: Rawtenstall, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Barbara Jane Horrocks (born 18 January 1964) is an English actress, voice artist, musician and... more16
Eric Sykes
Teletubbies, SykesBirthplace: Eurasia, Lancashire, United Kingdom, North West England, England
Nationality: England
Eric Sykes (4 May 1923 – 4 July 2012) was an English radio, stage, television and film... more17
Christopher Biggins
Porridge, PsychovilleBirthplace: Oldham, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Christopher Kenneth Biggins (born 16 December 1948) is an English actor and television... more18
Anthony Valentine
Robin of Sherwood, MasadaBirthplace: Blackburn, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Anthony Valentine (17 August 1939 – 2 December 2015) was an English actor best known for his... more19
Lesley Sharp
Afterlife, Red RidingBirthplace: Manchester, England
Nationality: England
Lesley Sharp (born 3 April 1960) is an English stage, film and television actress whose roles... more20
Phillip Lee "Phil" Hayes is an English cricketer. Hayes is a left-handed batsman who bowls leg... more21
Johnny Vegas
Benidorm, IdealBirthplace: St Helens, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Michael Joseph Pennington (born 5 September 1970), known professionally as Johnny Vegas, is an... more22
Michael Angelis
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Thomas the Tank Engine & FriendsBirthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,England
Michael Angelis (born 18 January 1952) is an English actor. He is best known as the former... more23
Ken Jones
Jesus of Nazareth, The SquirrelsBirthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Ken Jones (20 February 1930 – 13 February 2014) was an English actor. Jones was born in... more- 24
Liza Tarbuck
Blockbusters, AirportBirthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
Liza Tarbuck ( LEE-zə; born 21 November 1964) is an English actress and television and radio... more 25
Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is an English writer, film director, and visual artist.... more
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