From international sports stars to actors, musicians and broadcasters, the county has given rise to a diverse range of talent.
Here we take a look at 35 well-known figures who has connections to the Red Rose county - a snapshot of the influential people who’ve made their mark in music, sport, TV and beyond:
13. Claudia Fogarty
A reality star from Blackburn, Claudia Fogarty was appeared on Season 9 of the revived series of Love Island. Claudia entered the villa on Day 23 and was dumped from the island on Day 45. | claudiafogarty on Instagram Photo: claudiafogarty on Instagram
14. Leo Baxendale
Born in Whittle-le-Woods in 1930, Leo Baxendale was a cartoonist, ex-PCC and creator of Beano strips 'Little Plum', 'Minnie the Minx' and 'The Bash Street Kids'. | Contributed Photo: Contributed
15. Nikki Sanderson
Nikki Sanderson, from Blackpool, is an actress, model, and television host known best for her work on 'Hollyoaks' and 'Coronation Street'. | Anthony Devlin/Getty Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty
16. Chris Lowe
Christopher Lowe, from Blackpool, is a musician, singer and songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, which he formed with Neil Tennant in 1981. | Sandra Mu/Getty Images Photo: Sandra Mu/Getty Images