List of Famous people born in Altrincham, United Kingdom
Angela Cartwright
Angela Margaret Cartwright is an American actress primarily known for her roles in movies and television. Cartwright became known in movies as a child actress for her role as Brigitta von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music (1965). On television, she played Linda Williams, the stepdaughter of Danny Williams in the 1950s TV series The Danny Thomas Show, and Penny Robinson in the 1960s television series Lost in Space. Her older sister is actress Veronica Cartwright.
Bill Speakman
William Speakman-Pitt, VC, known as Bill Speakman, was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first person to receive an honour from Queen Elizabeth II.
Eileen Power
Eileen Edna Le Poer Power was a British economic historian and medievalist.
Philip Egan
Philip Anthony Egan is a prelate of the Catholic Church and serves as the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth.