From actors to comedians, musicians to sport stars, numerous celebrities were either born in or grew up in the Borough of Chorley.
Whilst some of these stars have been very vocal about their Chorley roots, others may have totally slipped your notice.
So below we have collected 15 famous faces you may not have known were from Chorley and included some information about what makes them so well known.
So below we have collected 15 famous faces you may not have known were from Chorley and included some information about what makes them so well known.
![Joe Gilgun is an actor best known for Brassic, This is England, Misfits and Preacher.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/22/11/10/Joe%20Gilgun.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Joe Gilgun
Joe Gilgun is an actor best known for Brassic, This is England, Misfits and Preacher. | Getty Images for AMC
![Bill Beaumont is a former rugby union player and current president of World Rugby.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/22/11/33/Bill+Beaumont+.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Bill Beaumont
Bill Beaumont is a former rugby union player and current president of World Rugby. | Getty Images
![Dave Spikey is comedian, actor, writer and film producer best known for Phoenix Nights and his stand-up shows.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/22/11/00/Dave%20Spikey.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Dave Spikey
Dave Spikey is comedian, actor, writer and film producer best known for Phoenix Nights and his stand-up shows. | submitted
![Kevin Simm is a singer who was formerly a member of Liberty X, winner of The Voice UK and current member of Wet, Wet, Wet.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/22/11/21/Kevin%20Simm.jpg?trim=117,0,2001,0&width=800)
8. Kevin Simm
Kevin Simm is a singer who was formerly a member of Liberty X, winner of The Voice UK and current member of Wet, Wet, Wet. | Getty Images