International sports stars, actors, TV presenters and more, lots of people born in the city are very familiar faces.
Here is our tribute to 20 of the more well-known names linked to the city. This is not a definitive list – just a flavour of what we have had to offer the worlds of music, theatre, broadcasting, sport and beyond.
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17. Wade Barrett
Real name Stu Bennett, the WWE wrestling star is a massive PNE fan from Penwortham. Currently working as a colour commentator on the NXT brand for the American wrestling giant
18. Mark Lawrenson
A Liverpool great to one era of football fans and a respected TV pundit to another. Born in Preston, 'Lawro' grew up in Penwortham and started his career with North End
19. Scott Fitzgerald
After winning Commonwealth Games gold and a professional British title, the highly-tipped fight star has been battling some personal demons