List of Famous people born in United Kingdom
Preston
Samuel Dylan Murray Preston, more commonly known simply as Preston, is an English singer in the band The Ordinary Boys. He also appeared in the reality television show Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, in which he finished fourth. After The Ordinary Boys split in 2008, he embarked on a songwriting career. In 2013, he officially reunited The Ordinary Boys and in 2015 they released their self-titled comeback album.
Myleene Klass
Myleene Angela Klass is an English singer, presenter, musician, model and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group Hear'Say, and later released two solo classical crossover albums in 2003 and 2007. More recently, Klass has been a television and radio presenter. She has hosted television series including Popstar to Operastar (2010–2011) and BBQ Champ (2015) on ITV and The One Show (2007) on BBC One. She was briefly a regular panellist on the ITV lunchtime chat show Loose Women in 2014. In April 2012, her net worth was estimated at £11 million.
Matthew Lewis
Matthew David Lewis is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series.
Scott Brown
Scott Brown is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Celtic.
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry CBE is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style; according to The Independent, Ferry and his contemporary David Bowie influenced a generation with both their music and their appearances. Peter York described Ferry as "an art object" who "should hang in the Tate".
Robert Snodgrass
Robert Snodgrass is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club West Bromwich Albion.
John Simm
John Ronald Simm is an English actor, director and musician. He has been nominated twice for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor, and is a Laurence Olivier Award nominee for Best Actor. He is best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, and The Master in Doctor Who. His other television credits include: State of Play, The Lakes, Crime and Punishment, Exile, Prey and Cracker. His films include Wonderland, Everyday, Boston Kickout, Human Traffic and 24 Hour Party People.
Suzi Perry
Suzi Perry is a British television presenter, currently covering MotoGP for BT Sport. She is best known for covering MotoGP for the BBC for 13 years, The Gadget Show on Channel 5 for 9 years and the BBC's Formula One coverage from 2013 to 2015.
Jake Wood
Jake Dylan Wood is an English actor, known for his roles as Jackson and Max Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He has also made guest appearances in series including Only Fools and Horses and Red Dwarf. In 2014, Wood competed on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara. In the United States, he is known as the voice of the GEICO gecko. In 2018, he began co-hosting Pound for Pound, a boxing podcast with Spencer Oliver.
Barry Atsma
Barry Atsma is a Dutch actor. He became known in the Netherlands through his role in the TV series Rozengeur & Wodka Lime (2001–2005). He is a recipient of both a Golden Calf (award) and a Rembrandt Award. Internationally, Atsma is best known for his work on 2014 British film Hector and the Search for Happiness and the 2018 British television series The Split.