Stars of the stage and screen began their lives in the West Midlands before the likes of Hollywood called their name. A huge number of celebrities were born in the region, from award-winning actors to beloved pop stars.
And two members of the same band were born in area. Former One Direction member Harry Styles originally comes from Redditch in Worcestershire.
Elsewhere, Liam Payne – who sadly died in October this year – was born and raised in Wolverhampton. The singer completed a music course at a college in the city before finding stardom on the X Factor.
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Legends including Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant grew up in the region as well as Ozzy Osbourne. Other music talents include Slade’s Noddy Holder and Goldie.
Scroll down to see some of the celebrities who were born in each region.
Birmingham
- Alison Hammond
- Felicity Jones
- Adil Ray
- Benjamin Zephaniah
- Julie Walters
- John Oliver
- Annette Badland
- Helen George
- Adrian Lester
- Kenny Baker
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Barbara Cartland
- Neville Chamberlain
- Richard Hammond
Dudley
- Robert Plant
- Ronnie O’Sullivan
- Lenny Henry
West Bromwich
- Frank Skinner
- Matthew Marsden
- Cat Deeley
- Denise Lewis
Wolverhampton
- Liam Payne
- Beverley Knight
- Jacqui Oatley
- Suzi Perry
- Nigel Slater