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*[[Fred Perry]] (1909–1995): former [[World number one male tennis player rankings|World No.1]] tennis player and [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon Champion]] born in [[Portwood]] and granted the freedom of Stockport in 1934.<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/leisureculture/parksandrecreation/countryside/walksandtrails/fredperryway|title=Fred Perry Way |publisher=Stockport.gov.uk |author=Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council |accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref> |
*[[Fred Perry]] (1909–1995): former [[World number one male tennis player rankings|World No.1]] tennis player and [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon Champion]] born in [[Portwood]] and granted the freedom of Stockport in 1934.<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/leisureculture/parksandrecreation/countryside/walksandtrails/fredperryway|title=Fred Perry Way |publisher=Stockport.gov.uk |author=Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council |accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref> |
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*[[Samuel Perry]] (1877–1954) : MP for Kettering and father of Fred Perry.<ref> {{cite web | url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituaries--fred-perry-1571294.html| title =Obituary - Fred perry| publisher = The Independent| accessdate = 2011-12-13}} </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 [1]
- Peter Barkworth (1929-2006): actor. Born Margate, moved to Bramhall as young child. [2]
- Harry Bernstein (1910-2011): writer
- Peter Boardman (1950–1982): mountaineer who died on Everest North-East Ridge, he was born in Bramhall and went to school at Stockport Grammar.[3]
- Liam Broady (born 1994): 2010 Wimbledon Boy's Doubles champion. Born Manchester, now lives in Stockport. [4]
- Andrew Buchan (born 1979): TV and stage actor, who was born in Stockport and raised in the Bolton suburb of Lostock.[5][6][7]
- Peter Butterworth (1917-1978) : Film actor, well known for appearances in "Carry on" films [8]
C
- Kirsten Cassidy (b. 1990): actress who went to school in Cheadle Hulme, best known for playing Tanya Young in Grange Hill[9]
- James Conway (1922–1942): Royal Navy marine, born Edgeley, shot on "Cockleshell Heroes" commando raid. [10]
D
- David Dickinson born David Gulessarian (b.1941): antiques expert and television presenter.[11]
F
- Pablo Fanque, equestrian and popular Victorian circus proprietor, was living with his family at Britannia Inn, 22 Churchgate, in Stockport when he died in 1871.
- Norman Foster (b. 1935): Stockport-born architect who was made Baron Foster of Thames Bank, Reddish, in 1999.[12]
- Yvette Fielding (b. 1968): Actress and television presenter [13]
H
- Sarah Harding (b. 1981):of pop group Girls Aloud [14]
- James Hickman (b.1976):5 times world champion swimmer and TV producer. [15]
- Wendy Hiller (1912-2003): film and stage actress [16]
- Dominic Howard (b. 1977): Stockport-born drummer of the alternative rock band Muse.[17]
J
- Rob James-Collier (b. 1976), actor and model
K
- Arthur Kadmon, guitarist with post-punk bands from Manchester, like Ludus and The Fall.[18]
- Chris Kemp, master DJ. currently based out of Sydney, Australia The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music' P.1834
L
- Horace Lamb, FRS, (1849–1934), applied mathematician and technical author [19]
- Sally Lindsay (b.1973), actress, Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street[20]
- Alan Lowndes, (1921-1978), painter [21]
M
- Will Mellor (b. 1976): actor, well-known as Gaz in "Two Pints of Lager" [22]
- Dominic Monaghan (b.1976) film actor known for his role as Merry Brandybuck in Lord of the Rings[23]
- 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.[24]
- 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.[25]
- Roger Moorhouse (b. 1968): Stockport-born historian and author [26]
- Paul Morley (b. 1957): Music journalist, musician, producer and founder of record label ZTT [27]
- Timmy Mallett: Marple born TV and radio presenter and artist.
- Danny Miller: (b. 1991) actor, best known as Aaron Livesy in Emmerdale.
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.[28]
- Samuel Perry (1877–1954) : MP for Kettering and father of Fred Perry.[29]
R
- Fred Ridgway (b. 1923): first-class cricketer who played for Kent and represented England in five Test matches and was born in Stockport.[30]
S
- Daz Sampson (b. 1974): multi million selling recording artist most famous for representing the uk at the 2006 eurovision song contest.
- Shaun Ryder Singer in The Happy Mondays
- Samantha Siddall (b. 1982): Reddish-born actress known for playing Mandy Maguire in Shameless.[31]
T
- Maurice Tremlett (1923–1984): first-class cricketer who played for Somerset and represented England in three Test matches and was born in Stockport.[32]
W
- Paul Warhurst (b. 1969): Stockport-born footballer who played for many clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, and Sheffield Wednesday.[33][34]
- Joanne Whalley (b. 1964): aka Joanne Whalley-Kilmer. Actress born in Salford 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.[35][36]
- Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803–1887): prominent Victorian engineer who has given his name to many Manchester buildings and streets was born in Stockport[37][38]
- Rick Witter (b. 1972): Stockport-born[39] singer, songwriter and frontman of the York-based rock band, Shed Seven.
See also
References
- Notes
- ^ http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/celebs/broadcasters2.html
- ^ The Independent. London. 2006-10-25 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/peter-barkworth-421454.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Oxford DNB article: Boardman, Peter David, Oxford Database of National Biography, retrieved 2009-05-16
- ^ Cambers, Simon (2010-07-04). "Wimbledon 2010: Britons Broady and Farquharson win boys' doubles". The Guardian. London.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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) - ^ "How the Cockleshell Heroes paddled their way into legend". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ David Dickinson biography
- ^ Lord Norman Foster portrait, London: The Daily Telegraph, 2008-08-08, retrieved 2009-05-24
{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.freewebs.com/most_haunted_online/YvetteBio.htm
- ^ Sarah Harding biography
- ^ [1]
- ^ Wendy Hiller biography
- ^ David Cheal (2003-09-18), Hurrah, it's the end of the world!, London: 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
- ^ http://www.airmynyorks.co.uk/20thcent2.htm
- ^ . Stockport Express http://menmedia.co.uk/stockportexpress/news/s/307007_choir_girl_to_corrie_barmaid__our_sals_a_big_hit. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.collectart.co.uk/artist/22-alan-lowndes/
- ^ Will Mellor biography
- ^ Dominic Monaghan biography
- ^ Holby Cast
- ^ "Tim McInnerny Biography", film reference, Advameg, retrieved 2009-01-25
- ^ http://www.rogermoorhouse.com/biography.html
- ^ http://www.theartofnoiseonline.com/PAUL-MORLEY.php
- ^ Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Fred Perry Way, Stockport.gov.uk, retrieved 5 April 2010
- ^ "Obituary - Fred perry". The Independent. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ 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) [dead link] - ^ 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. [dead link]