Over the years, Yorkshire has seen many of its own rise to the lofty heights of fame and achieve huge success, in fields ranging from sport and television, to the glittering lights of Hollywood films. Here are 13 local celebrities you might not know were born and raised in Yorkshire.
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Did you know these celebs were from Yorkshire? | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
. Ed Sheeran
The hugely popular young singer and songwriter was born in Halifax, with his early childhood home located in nearby Hebden Bridge. He began playing guitar from a young age and showed a lot of promise. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
. Jeremy Clarkson
Best known for his stint presenting the hit BBC car series Top Gear, the broadcaster and journalist hails from Doncaster, and attended Hill House School and Repton School as a youngster. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
. Matthew Lewis
Famed for portraying Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series, Leeds-born Matthew Lewis was raised in the nearby town of Horsforth, where he attended St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
. Gabby Logan
The British presenter and former international rhythmic gymnast was also born in Leeds and is best known for presenting on BBC Sport and ITV. She now lives in Kew in southwest London with her husband Kenny Logan. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Leigh Francis
Born in Beeston in Leeds, the stand-up comedian and actor is best known for portraying Keith Lemon, along with creating Channel 4’s Bo’ Selecta! And presenting Celebrity Juice. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
9. Alan Bennett
Born in Armley, Leeds, the English actor, author, playwright and screenwriter is most renowned for his plays The Madness of George II and The History Boys, and memoir The Lady in the Van. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
10. Jodie Whittaker
The British actress from Skelmanthorpe in Huddersfield shot to fame for her role in the ITV crime drama series Broadchurch, but is now recognised for her role as the Doctor in Doctor Who. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
11. Louis Tomlinson
Doncaster-born Tomlinson found fame on reality TV series The X Factor, and formed one-firth of British boyband One Direction. He released his own solo album in January 2020 which debuted number 4 in the UK albums chart. | Getty Images Photo: Gary Gershoff
12. Sir Patrick Stewart
Famed for his role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, actor, director and producer Sir Patrick Stewart was born in Mirfield, Kirklees, and began his long-running career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock