Notable People
- Jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Courtney Pine moved to Kingsbury at age 14 and attended Kingsbury High School
- Birthplace of Yes bassist Chris Squire
- No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal
- England cricketer Mike Gatting went to Fryent Primary School
- Singer and songwriters Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan, who both rose to fame as original members of pop group, Sugababes, were born and raised in Kingsbury and attended Kingsbury High School.
- Footballer Stuart Pearce, although born in Shepherds Bush, grew up in Kingsbury before he signed professional terms with Coventry City
- Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts and James Hanratty who was hanged for murder both lived in Kingsbury and attended Tylers Croft School.
- Jet Harris who played with Tony Meehan and The Shadows was born in Kingsbury.
- George Michael went to Roe Green Primary, and spent the first year at Kingsbury High School, before moving to Bushey and fame. His video for Round Here (George Michael song), about his childhood, features Roe Green Park, Roe Green Primary School, Colindale Snooker Club and other flashes of Kingsbury and Colindale.
- Julie Rogers of The Wedding (song) fame also lived in Kingsbury, as did Goldfinger actress Shirley Eaton. Julie Rogers attended Tylers Croft Secondary Modern.
- John Lingwood (drummer in assorted bands) went to Kingsbury County Grammar School
- Dhiren Barot (a convicted terrorist) lived in Kingsbury and attended Kingsbury High School.
- Birthplace of Wycombe Wanderers manager, Gary Waddock.
- Baby D, singer ("Let me be your fantasy") lived in Kingsbury.
- Actress Jasmyn Banks who plays Alice Branning in soap opera Eastenders, attended Kingsbury High School.
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