12 famous people you probably didn't know were born in Lancashire
They were all born in the Red Rose county
From Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen, to Liberty X singers Kevin Simm and Jessica Taylor, and Wallace and Gromit animator Nick Park, a lot famous people have been born in Lancashire.
There's also the likes of Celebrity Big Brother host AJ Odudu, who was born in Blackburn and Absolutely Fabulous actress Jane Horrocks who was born in Rawtenstall.
Famous people you probably didn't know where born in Lancashire:
Ian McKellen
Born in Burnley, the Lord of the Rings actor grew up in Wigan and Bolton.
Nick Park
Wallace and Gromit animator Nick Park was born in Preston.
Andrew Flintoff
Cricketer Andrew Flintoff was born in Preston.
Zoë Ball
Live & Kicking presenter Zoë Ball born in Blackpool.
Jane Horrocks
Absolutely Fabulous actress Jane Horrocks was born in Rawtenstall.
Kevin Simm
Liberty X singer Kevin Simm was born in Chorley.
Jessica Taylor
Liberty X singer and model Jessica Taylor born in Preston.
Steve Pemberton
The League of Gentlemen actor Steve Pemberton was born in Blackburn.
Ian McShane
Lovejoy actor Ian McShane was born in Blackburn.
John Inman
Actor John Inman was born in Preston and lived in Blackpool from the age of 12.
Eric Morecambe
Comedian Eric Morecambe (right) was born in Morecambe.
AJ Odudu
AJ Odudu, who was born in Blackburn, is a TV host. She has presented shows such as Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother's Bit on the Side and Married at First Sight: Afters.
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