Celebs from the North East that make us proud to call them our own

We produce some amazing talent! 🙌

Author: Alex RossPublished 11th Mar 2024

Here in the North East we certainly know how to produce good talent! Some of the most famous faces on the planet, whether it be TV stars, musicians or sporting legends, were all born and raised around the North East!

From Geordie legends Ant and Dec, to Little Mix singers Jade Thirllwall and Perrie Edwards, check out which other famous faces make us proud to call them our own. ❤️

Celebs from the North East of England:

Sam Fender

Singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner Sam Fender was born and raised in North Shields.

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott, who director films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator and Robin Hood, was born in South Shields.

Ant and Dec

Perhaps the two most ICONIC Geordies on the planet... Ant and Dec! Both boys were born in Newcastle and are loved across the world.

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson, who plays the character Mr. Bean was born in Consett!

Jade Thirlwall

She's gone on to achieve worldwide success in Little Mix, but Jade Thirlwall was born in South Shields! As well as having a bar in her hometown called Arbeia, Jade is also an Honorary President of South Shields FC.

Perrie Edwards

Jade's Little Mix band mate Perrie Edwards was also born in South Shields! Despite living just miles apart, the girls didn't know each other before they met on The X Factor.

Sting (AKA Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner)

Legendary singer Sting, real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, was born in Wallsend.

James Arthur

Former X Factor winner James Arthur was born in Middlesbrough.

Cheryl

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl lives in London now, but she was born and raised in Walker and Heaton with her family.

Chris Ramsey

Comedian, Strictly star, and creator of the Sh---ed Married Annoyed podcast Chris Ramsey was born in South Shields, as well as his wife Rosie.

Neil Tennant

Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant was born in North Shields.

Jimmy Nail

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Nail was born in Benton.

Charlie Hardwick

Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick was born in Wallsend.

Jamie Bell

Actor Jamie Bell, who got his break when he played the lead role in Billy Elliot, was born in Billingham.

Chris Rea

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea was born in Middlesbrough.

Kevin Whately

Actor Kevin Whately, best known for starring in Inspector Morse, was born in Wallsend.

Robson Green

Robson Green, a man of many talents, was born in Hexham.

Steve Cram CBE

Olympic legend Steve Cram CBE was born and raised in Jarrow.

Bryan Ferry

Singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry was born in Washington.

Paul Collingwood MBE

Former Durham and England Cricketer Paul Collingwood was born in Shotley Bridge.

Gem Archer

Gem Archer, who has been in bands such as Oasis, Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, was born in Durham.

Bob Mortimer

Comedian and TV presenter Bob Mortimer was born in Middlesbrough.

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson, lead singer of rock band AC/DC, was born in Dunston.

Sarah Millican

Funny lass Sarah Millican was born in South Shields.

Ross Noble

Funny-guy Ross Noble was born in Newcastle and raised in Cramlington.

Emeli Sandé

Although she was brought up in Scotland, chart-topping singer Emeli Sandé was actually born in Sunderland.

Lost Voice Guy (AKA Lee Ridley)

Britain's Got Talent champion Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, was born in Consett.

Sara Davies

Business woman and Dragon's Den star Sara Davies was born in Coundon in Country Durham.

Alexander Armstrong

Pointless host Alexander Armstrong was born in Rothbury.

Alan Shearer

Newcastle United legend and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer was born and raised in Gosforth.

Joe McElderry

Former X Factor winner and stage star winner Joe McElderry was born in South Shields.

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