Hounslow - Notable People

Notable People

  • Psychiatrist Professor Simon Gowers grew up in Hounslow
  • Musician Ian McLagan of the Small Faces and Faces
  • Singer-songwriter Phil Collins was born and raised in Hounslow
  • Comedian Jimmy Carr was born in Hounslow
  • Singer/songwriter Elvis Costello attended Archbishop Myers' Secondary School (now St Mark's Catholic School)
  • Actor Cyril Cusack (1910–1993) lived in Hounslow at the time of his death
  • Ian Gillan, vocalist of rock band Deep Purple, was born in Hounslow
  • Gustavus Green (1865–1964), aircraft engine pioneer, was born in Hounslow
  • Charles Hawtrey (1914–1988), Carry On film legend, was born in Hounslow
  • Actress Patsy Kensit lived in Hounslow during her teenage years
  • Eminent historian Francis Maddison (1927–2006) was born and educated in Hounslow
  • Award-winning musician M.I.A. was born in Hounslow
  • Father Ted actor Dermot Morgan (1952–1998) lived in Hounslow at the time of his death
  • Alistair Overeem, mixed martial arts champion, was born in Hounslow
  • Cyril Vosper (1935–2004), adherent then critic of Scientology, was born in Hounslow
  • Maria Whittaker, 1980s Page Three girl, was born in Hounslow
  • Actor Jack Wild (1952–2006), definitive Artful Dodger in the film Oliver! and star of H.R. Pufnstuf, grew up in Hounslow
  • Olympic rowing silver medallist and the coach of Imperial College London Rowing team Bill Mason, lives in Hounslow.
  • Olympic 10,000 m and 5,000 m gold medalist Mo Farah lived in Hounslow

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