20 actors, musicians and famous people you might not realise were born, lived or studied in Preston

Many Prestonians have made us proud as they've become household names in various walks of life.

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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9. Roy Barraclough

Again born in Preston in 1935, actor is best known as Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street

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10. Tupele Dorgu

Born in Preston in 1977, known for role of Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street

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11. Phil Jones

While he grew up in Clayton-le-Woods, and went to Balshaw's CE High School, the Manchester United defender was born in Preston

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12. Mary Anne Hobbs

BBC radio DJ was born in Preston in 1964, growing up in Garstang

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20 actors, musicians and famous people you might not realise were born, lived or studied in Preston

Many Prestonians have made us proud as they've become household names in various walks of life.

9. Roy Barraclough

10. Tupele Dorgu

11. Phil Jones

12. Mary Anne Hobbs

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