Which celebrities are from Yorkshire? 29 famous faces from God's Own Country
Well it's the place to be, of course
It's a county not only brimming with beauty, friendly faces and delicious food, it's also a hub for incredible, talented people. So it's no surprise that Yorkshire (AKA God's Own Country) has been home to some of the most famous people in the world!
But WHO, we hear you ask? Well, we've put together a list of celebrities that you might not know were born in Yorkshire - from giants of the silver screen to superstar singers, Yorkshire continues to produce star talent.
The list is never-ending and includes stars such as Ed Sheeran, Dame Judi Dench, Louis Tomlinson and Jodie Whittaker - who was cast as the first ever female Doctor in Doctor Who.
Check out which famous faces have Yorkshire roots - you'll be surprised!
Dame Judi Dench
Actress Dame Judi Dench is known for her roles in many James Bond films including Casino Royale and Skyfall, as well as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Dame Judi was born in York, North Yorkshire.
Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart is an actor, best known for his roles in the X-Men film series as Charles Xavier. He was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire.
Kimberley Walsh
Kimberley Walsh shot to fame as one-fifth of Girls Aloud alongside Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding. Kimberley was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Amy Walsh
Unsurprisingly, Kimberley's sister Amy is also from Bradford, West Yorkshire! Amy joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2014 as Tracey Shankley (now Metcalfe).
Gareth Gates
Gareth Gates broke hearts up and down the country when he came second on Pop Idol in 2002 at the tender age of 18. He's from Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Jodie Whittaker
Jodie Whittaker shot to fame after her role in Broadchurch, and now plays the Doctor in Doctor Who, she is set to depart the role after a trio of specials in Autumn 2022 . She's from Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire.
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is best-known for presenting Top Gear from October 2002 to March 2015. He was born in Doncaster. South Yorkshire.
The presenter is now the host of ITV's revamped Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae, best known for her song 'Put Your Records On' is a singer from Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Matthew Lewis
Matthew Lewis became a household name at the age of 12 for his portrayal of Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film adaptations. He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Angela Griffin
Angela Griffin is an actress from Leeds, West Yorkshire who starred in Emmerdale, but is best known for her role as Fiona Middleton in Coronation Street.
Most recently she appeared in Netflix drama White Lines.
Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson is best known as one-fifth of boyband One Direction, but now he's a successful solo artist! He was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Ed Sheeran
Although he only lived in Yorkshire for a few years before moving to Suffolk, singer Ed Sheeran was born in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
Lena Headey
Although she was born in Bermuda and lived in Somerset until she was 11, Games of Thrones actress Lena Headey grew up in Shelley, West Yorkshire.
Jimi Mistry
Jimi Mistry is an actor who starred in Blood Diamond and more recently starred in Coronation Street. He's from Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
James Frain
James Frain is an actor from Leeds, West Yorkshire, known for his role in True Blood.
Christina Pickles
Surprisingly, Christina Pickles - AKA Judy Geller from Friends, Ross and Monica's mum - is not only British, but from Yorkshire as well. She grew up in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where her dad Arthur Pickles was Mayor. She studied at the prestigious RADA in London before moving to New York in the 1950s.
Leigh Francis (Keith Lemon)
Comedian Leigh Francis is best-known for portraying Keith Lemon and presenting Celebrity Juice. He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Mark Addy
Actor Mark Addy is known for playing Roland in A Knight's Tale, since then he has appeared in Game of Thrones and many TV dramas. He was born in York, North Yorkshire.
Verity Rushworth
Verity Rushworth starred in Emmerdale as Donna Windsor for 16 years. She's from Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Michael Palin
Comedian, actor, writer and television presenter, Michael Palin is best known for his role in Monty Python and travel documentaries. Michael was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Charlie Webster
Charlie Webster is a TV presenter from Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Dominic West
Dominic West is an actor, best known for his role as Jimmy McNulty in The Wire. He is from Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Natalie Anderson
Natalie Anderson is an actress, formerly playing Alicia Metcalfe on Emmerdale. She's from Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Malcolm McDowell
Actor Malcolm McDowell appeared in A Clockwork Orange back in 1971, since then he has appeared in countless films. Malcolm was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Jennifer Metcalfe
Jennifer Metcalfe has played femme fatale Mercedes McQueen on Hollyoaks since 2006, and was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Zayn Malik
Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt is well known for her role as maid Anna Bates in beloved TV series Downton Abbey. She was born in Littlebeck, North Yorkshire.
Adrian Edmondson
Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson is probably best known for his role in The Young Ones. He was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Elizabeth Henstridge
Elizabeth Henstridge is an actress from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, best know for her role as Agent Jemma Simmons in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
So much talent! Which celebs from the list are your favourite? Have we missed any?