They were all born in Red Rose County.
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaIssued on March 11, 2024
Many famous people have been born in Lancashire, from Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellan, to Liberty X singers Kevin Sim and Jessica Taylor, to Wallace and Gromit animator Nick Park.
Others include Celebrity Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, who was born in Blackburn, and Absolutely Fabulous actress Jane Horrocks, who was born in Rawtenstall.
Famous people from Lancashire you probably don't know:
Ian McKellan
The Burnley-born Lord of the Rings actor grew up in Wigan and Bolton.
Nick Park
Wallace and Gromit animator Nick Park was born in Preston.
Andrew Flintoff
Cricketer Andrew Flintoff was born in Preston.
Zoe Ball
live & Blackpool-born Kick presenter Zoe Ball.
Jane Horrocks
Absolutely Fabulous actress Jane Horrocks was born in Rawtenstall.
Kevin Sim
Liberty X singer Kevin Sim was born in Chorley.
Jessica Taylor
LibertyX singer and model Jessica Taylor was born in Preston.
Steve Pemberton
The League of Gentlemen actor Steve Pemberton was born in Blackburn.
Ian McShane
Lovejoy actor Ian McShane was born in Blackburn.
John Inman
Actor John Inman was born in Preston and has lived in Blackpool since the age of 12.
Eric Morecambe
Comedian Eric Morecambe (right) was born in Morecambe.
A.J. Odudu
Blackburn-born AJ Odudu is a TV presenter. She has hosted shows such as Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother's Bit on the Side and Married at First Sight: Afters.
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