Warrington - Notable Residents

Notable Residents

• Joseph Priestley, 18th century free-thinker and scientist, who lived in Warrington and taught at the Academy.
• William Beamont, Victorian solicitor and local philanthropist, who founded several churches and the municipal library (the first rate-aided library in the country).
• George Formby (Junior), entertainer, lived for many years in Warrington and is buried in Warrington Cemetery, with his father George Formby (Senior), also an entertainer.
• Joshua Smith, Radio DJ for Radio 1, lived for many years in Warrington and now lives in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.
• Ian Brown, lead singer of The Stone Roses, was born in Warrington and lived in Forster Street. He now lives in Lymm.
• Pete Postlethwaite (1946–2011), actor, was born in Warrington. A studio in the Pyramid Arts Centre has been named after him.
• Sue Johnston, actress and star of Brookside and The Royle Family.
• Chris Evans, DJ and TV presenter, was born and grew up in Warrington.
• Kerry Katona, singer/actress, was born and grew up in Warrington.
• Andrew Whyment, actor, lives in Warrington.
• George Sampson, dancer and winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2008.
• Pete Waterman, record producer, lives in Warrington, in the village of Winwick.
• Pete McCarthy, actor, was born in Warrington and is honoured in a plaque on the wall of the Pyramid Arts Centre.
• Steven Arnold, actor, best known for his role as Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street, was born in Warrington.
• Tim Curry, actor, singer and composer, was born in Warrington and lived in Grappenhall.
• George Duckworth, first class cricketer, who played Test cricket for England, was born in Warrington. He played first class cricket for Lancashire between 1923 and 1947.
• Neil Fairbrother, first class cricketer, who played Test cricket for England, was born in Warrington.
• Bill Ryder-Jones, former guitarist of The Coral was born in Warrington.
• 'Quiff' Richard Doyle
• Rebekah Brooks, journalist, newspaper editor and former chief executive of News International) attended Appleton Hall County Grammar School in Warrington.
• Bob Fulton, Australian Rugby League player and selector, was born in Warrington.
• Garry Newlove, victim of high profile murder in August 2007, died after being attacked outside his house in the Fearnhead area of the town.
• Comedy Dave Vitty, D.J Sidekick and Dancing on Ice (Series 6) Contestant), relocated from Hong Kong and spent much of his childhood in Warrington.
• Nick Robins, broadcaster with BBC Radio, lives in Warrington
• John Bramwell, singer-songwriter (frontman for the band I Am Kloot) was born in Warrington on 27 November 1964.
• Jan Linton, singer/songwriter, was born in Warrington, but re-located to Japan.
• James Chester, footballer currently playing for Hull City A.F.C. was born in Warrington.
• Stephen Foster, defender and captain of Barnsley F.C., was born in the town.
• Ossie Clark (1942–1996), fashion designer, grew up in Warrington where he attended William Beamont Secondary Technical School.
• Chris Braide, songwriter and record producer, was born in Warrington and lived in Padgate.
• Darren Jeffries, actor, best known for his role as OB in Hollyoaks.
• Helen Wakefield, broadcaster with local radio and the BBC
• Warren Brown (actor) Regular BBC actor, born and lives in Warrington.
• Neil McGrath (born 4 December 1942, former British racing driver.
• Tim Bowness, singer-songwriter (best known as singer for the band No-Man) was born and brought up in Stockton Heath, Warrington.
• Luke Fildes (1843–1927), artist, studied at Warrington School of Art.
• William Norman, VC (1832–1896), a local war hero, was born in Warrington.
• Anthony Whittaker, composer and pianist was born in Warrington in 1968.
• Paul Hanagan, twice British champion flat jockey was born in Warrington in 1980.