Harrogate - Famous People

Famous People

  • Phil Willis
  • Danny Mills - former Leeds United player
  • Dr Andrew Charles Quinn FRCA EDIC - A respected clinician and close friend and mentor to David Shore, the creator of House. Dr Quinn was probably one of the inspirations for the character of Dr Gregory House and on Sunday mornings strolls on the Stray where he is frequently asked to speak of difficult diagnostic conundrums he has solved over his illustrious career.
  • David Nobbs - author and screenwriter, creator of Reginald Perrin.
  • Joe Bulmer - Double Gold Medallist in Shotokan Karate, represents Leeds Karate Academy and England.
  • Jenny Duncalf - professional squash player from England.
  • Michael Rennie - actor who died in Harrogate and is laid to rest in Harlow Hill Cemetery.
  • Hugo Speer- actor
  • Utah Saints - 1990's dance electronic rave act.
  • Thom Green - Drummer for Mercury Prize winners, Alt J and ex St Aidans.

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