You might be surprised to learn that many celebrities hail from Yorkshire, even if they don’t always flaunt their roots
Leeds: You might not know it, but Yorkshire is home to a ton of famous folks. Some of them were born here, while others just spent a bit of time in the area. Either way, they’ve got Yorkshire roots!
Let’s take a fun look at some of these celebs you might not associate with Yorkshire. We’re not talking about the super famous ones like Patrick Stewart or Judi Dench. Nope, we’re diving a bit deeper.
How about Julian Barratt? He’s the guy from The Mighty Boosh, and he’s from Leeds. Then there’s Arthur Brown, the psychedelic rock legend from Whitby. And don’t forget David Coverdale from Whitesnake, who hails from Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Sir Tom Courtenay, a classic British actor, was born in Hull. He’s done some iconic films like Doctor Zhivago. And Adrian Edmondson, known for his wild roles in The Young Ones, is from Bradford. He had quite the rebellious streak in school!
Then there’s Helen Fielding, the genius behind Bridget Jones’s Diary, who grew up in Morley. And James Frain, who’s made a name for himself in American dramas, was born in Leeds but spent some time down south.
Now, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you might know Lena Headey. She was born in Bermuda but grew up near Huddersfield. And Charlie Heaton, the star of Stranger Things, is another Leeds lad who started out as a drummer.
Elizabeth Henstridge, who played Jemma Simmons in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., is from Sheffield. And let’s not forget Damien Hirst, the surreal artist who grew up in Leeds. He’s made quite a name for himself in the art world!
Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter, is also from Leeds. And Malcolm McDowell, known for his role in A Clockwork Orange, was born in Horsforth.
Christina Pickles, who you might remember from Friends, was born in Halifax. Paul Rodgers, the lead singer of Free and Bad Company, is from Middlesbrough. And Ed Sheeran? He was born in Hebden Bridge but moved away when he was just a kid.
Dominic West, famous for The Wire, was born near Sheffield. And let’s not forget the legendary poet WH Auden, who was born in York, even if it was just for a hot minute.
So, there you have it! Yorkshire has produced a whole bunch of talent, and it’s pretty cool to see how many famous people have ties to this region. Who knew?
