Celebs from the North East that make us proud to call them our own
We produce some amazing talent! 🙌
Here in the North East we certainly know how to produce good talent! Some of the most famous faces on the planet, whether it be TV stars, musicians or sporting legends, were all born and raised around the North East!
From Geordie legends Ant and Dec, to Little Mix singers Jade Thirllwall and Perrie Edwards, check out which other famous faces make us proud to call them our own. ❤️
Celebs from the North East of England:
Sam Fender
Singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner Sam Fender was born and raised in North Shields.
Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott, who director films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator and Robin Hood, was born in South Shields.
Ant and Dec
Perhaps the two most ICONIC Geordies on the planet... Ant and Dec! Both boys were born in Newcastle and are loved across the world.
Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson, who plays the character Mr. Bean was born in Consett!
Jade Thirlwall
She's gone on to achieve worldwide success in Little Mix, but Jade Thirlwall was born in South Shields! As well as having a bar in her hometown called Arbeia, Jade is also an Honorary President of South Shields FC.
Perrie Edwards
Jade's Little Mix band mate Perrie Edwards was also born in South Shields! Despite living just miles apart, the girls didn't know each other before they met on The X Factor.
Sting (AKA Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner)
Legendary singer Sting, real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, was born in Wallsend.
James Arthur
Former X Factor winner James Arthur was born in Middlesbrough.
Cheryl
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl lives in London now, but she was born and raised in Walker and Heaton with her family.
Chris Ramsey
Comedian, Strictly star, and creator of the Sh---ed Married Annoyed podcast Chris Ramsey was born in South Shields, as well as his wife Rosie.
Neil Tennant
Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant was born in North Shields.
Jimmy Nail
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Nail was born in Benton.
Charlie Hardwick
Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick was born in Wallsend.
Jamie Bell
Actor Jamie Bell, who got his break when he played the lead role in Billy Elliot, was born in Billingham.
Chris Rea
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea was born in Middlesbrough.
Kevin Whately
Actor Kevin Whately, best known for starring in Inspector Morse, was born in Wallsend.
Robson Green
Robson Green, a man of many talents, was born in Hexham.
Steve Cram CBE
Olympic legend Steve Cram CBE was born and raised in Jarrow.
Bryan Ferry
Singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry was born in Washington.
Paul Collingwood MBE
Former Durham and England Cricketer Paul Collingwood was born in Shotley Bridge.
Gem Archer
Gem Archer, who has been in bands such as Oasis, Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, was born in Durham.
Bob Mortimer
Comedian and TV presenter Bob Mortimer was born in Middlesbrough.
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson, lead singer of rock band AC/DC, was born in Dunston.
Sarah Millican
Funny lass Sarah Millican was born in South Shields.
Ross Noble
Funny-guy Ross Noble was born in Newcastle and raised in Cramlington.
Emeli Sandé
Although she was brought up in Scotland, chart-topping singer Emeli Sandé was actually born in Sunderland.
Lost Voice Guy (AKA Lee Ridley)
Britain's Got Talent champion Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, was born in Consett.
Sara Davies
Business woman and Dragon's Den star Sara Davies was born in Coundon in Country Durham.
Alexander Armstrong
Pointless host Alexander Armstrong was born in Rothbury.
Alan Shearer
Newcastle United legend and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer was born and raised in Gosforth.
Joe McElderry
Former X Factor winner and stage star winner Joe McElderry was born in South Shields.
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