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*[[Kirsten Cassidy]] (b. 1990): actress who went to school in Cheadle Hulme, best known for playing Tanya Young in ''[[Grange Hill]]''<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/51/51582_tv_terror_tania_is_a_class_act.html |title=TV terror Tania is a class act |first=Deborah |last=Haile |date=2003-02-12 |publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]'' |accessdate=2009-01-25}}</ref> |
*[[Kirsten Cassidy]] (b. 1990): actress who went to school in Cheadle Hulme, best known for playing Tanya Young in ''[[Grange Hill]]''<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/51/51582_tv_terror_tania_is_a_class_act.html |title=TV terror Tania is a class act |first=Deborah |last=Haile |date=2003-02-12 |publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]'' |accessdate=2009-01-25}}</ref> |
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This is a list of people from Stockport, in North West England. The demonym of Stockport is Stopfordian, however, this list may include people from Bredbury, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Marple, Reddish and Romiley, all from the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname:
| Table of contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
B
- Joan Bakewell (b. 1933): TV presenter, newsreader and journalist
- Charlotte Burgess (b. 1987): archer who represented the United Kingdom at the 2008 Summer Olympics who lives and trains in Stockport.[1]
- Peter Boardman (1950–1982): mountaineer who died on Everest North-East Ridge, he was born in Bramhall and went to school at Stockport Grammar.[2]
- Andrew Buchan (born 1979): TV and stage actor, who was born in Stockport and raised in the Bolton suburb of Lostock.[3][4][5]:
- Peter Butterworth (1917-1978) : Film actor, well known for appearances in "Carry on" films [6]
C
- Kirsten Cassidy (b. 1990): actress who went to school in Cheadle Hulme, best known for playing Tanya Young in Grange Hill[7]
D
- David Dickinson born David Gulessarian (b.1941): antiques expert and television presenter.[8]
F
- Norman Foster (b. 1935): Stockport-born architect who was made Baron Foster of Thames Bank, Reddish, in 1999.[9]
- Yvette Fielding (b. 1968): Actress and television presenter
- Emily Faulkner (b.1997) The youngest girl to get a number 1 on the UK singles chart.
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- Sarah Harding (b. 1981):of pop group Girls Aloud [10]
- Wendy Hiller (1912-2003): film and stage actress [11]
- Dominic Howard (b. 1977): Stockport-born drummer of the alternative rock band Muse.[12]
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- Arthur Kadmon, guitarist with post-punk bands from Manchester, like Ludus and The Fall.[13]
M
- Will Mellor (b. 1976): actor, well-known as Gaz in "Two Pints of Lager" [14]
- Dominic Monaghan (b.1976) film actor known for his role as Merry Brandybuck in Lord of the Rings[15]
- Alan Morrissey (b. 1982) actor, born and raised in Stockport and is best known for his role of Nicky Van Barr in Holby City alongside a well credited theatre career.[16]
- Tim McInnerny (b. 1956): actor who was born and raised in Cheadle Hulme and is best known for his roles as Lord Percy and Captain Darling in Blackadder.[17]
- Paul Morley (b. 1957): Music journalist, musician, producer and founder of record label ZTT
P
- Fred Perry (1909–1995): former World No.1 tennis player and Wimbledon Champion born in Portwood and granted the freedom of Stockport in 1934.[18]
R
- Fred Ridgway (b. 1923): first-class cricketer who played for Kent and represented England in five Test matches and was born in Stockport.[19]
S
- Daz Sampson (b. 1974): multi million selling recording artist most famous for representing the uk at the 2006 eurovision song contest.
- Samantha Siddall (b. 1982): Reddish-born actress known for playing Mandy Maguire in Shameless.[20]
T
- Maurice Tremlett (1923–1984): first-class cricketer who played for Somerset and represented England in three Test matches and was born in Stockport.[21]
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- Paul Warhurst (b. 1969): Stockport-born footballer who played for many clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, and Sheffield Wednesday.[22][23]
- Joanne Whalley (b. 1964): English actress who grew up in Stockport
- Hannah Whelan (b. 1992): gymnast who represented the United Kingdom at the 2008 Summer Olympics who lives and trains in Stockport.[24][25]
- Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803–1887): prominent Victorian engineer who has given his name to many Manchester buildings and streets was born in Stockport[26][27]
- Rick Witter (b. 1972): Stockport-born[28] singer, songwriter and frontman of the York-based rock band, Shed Seven.
See also
References
- Notes
- ^ Athlete Profile, www.olympics.org.uk, retrieved 2008-08-10
- ^ Oxford DNB article: Boardman, Peter David, Oxford Database of National Biography, retrieved 2009-05-16
- ^ A classic role for TV star Andrew. The Bolton News, published 9 October 2006.
- ^ 20 Questions With ... Andrew Buchan. WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Andrew Buchan at IMDb
- ^ [ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0125350/bio Peter Butterworth biography]
- ^ Haile, Deborah (2003-02-12), TV terror Tania is a class act, Manchester Evening News, retrieved 2009-01-25
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ David Dickinson biography
- ^ Lord Norman Foster portrait, The Daily Telegraph, 2008-08-08, retrieved 2009-05-24
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sarah Harding biography
- ^ Wendy Hiller biography
- ^ David Cheal (2003-09-18), Hurrah, it's the end of the world!, The Daily Telegraph', retrieved 2009-06-29
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Larkin, Colin. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music P. 2577. 1561591769, 9781561591763
- ^ Will Mellor biography
- ^ Dominic Monaghan biography
- ^ Holby Cast
- ^ "Tim McInnerny Biography", film reference, Advameg, retrieved 2009-01-25
- ^ Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Fred Perry Way, Stockport.gov.uk, retrieved 2009-05-24
- ^ Fred Ridgway player profile, Cricinfo.com, retrieved 2007-08-27
- ^ Samantha Strips for Cancer, Manchester Evening News, 2008-02-25, retrieved 2009-05-24
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Wisden Cricket Monthly, Maurice Tremlett player profile, Cricinfo.com, retrieved 2007-08-27
- ^ Double Boost for County, Stockport Express, 2009-01-08, retrieved 2009-05-24
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Paul Warhurst, Soccerbase.com, retrieved 2009-05-24
- ^ Hannah Whelan, British-gym.com, retrieved 2009-05-24
- ^ Burgess Eyes a New Target after Near Miss, Stockport Express, 2008-08-13, retrieved 2009-05-24
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sir Joseph Whitworth, Engineer". The Industrial Heritage of Britain. Peter J Whitehead. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- ^ "Manchester Celebrities - Philanthropy, Philosophy & Religion (2 of 5)". Papillon Graphics' Virtual Encyclopedia of Greater Manchester. John Moss, Papillon (Manchester UK) Limited. 14 Mar 09. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Feature: Shed Seven". ready-steady-go.org.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2009.