Notable People
- Sculptor C.J. Allen (1862–1956), a figure in the New Sculpture movement, was born in Greenford
- Tennis player Blanche Bingley (1863–1946), six times women's singles champion at Wimbledon, was born in Greenford
- Comedian Freddie Frinton (1909–1968), who remains a household name in Germany and Scandinavia, lived in Greenford
- Supermodel Jourdan Dunn was born and raised in Greenford.
- Jack Good, pioneering music TV producer with links to artists including The Beatles and The Monkees, was born in Greenford
- Nineteenth-century actor Charles Kean (1811–1868) grew up partly in Greenford
- Singing sisters The Nolans attended the Cardinal Wiseman School in Greenford
- Drummer Doug Sandom, Keith Moon's predecessor in rock band The Who, lives in Greenford
- Lieutenant General Sir William Thornton (1779–1840), a leader of the Light Brigade, lived in Greenford
- Jason Roberts, professional footballer, attended The Cardinal Wiseman School in Greenford.
- Dave Kerr-Clemenson bass player with Edison Lighthouse, White Plains and Fast Buck lived in Hedgerley Gardens, Greenford for 22 years.
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