Merseyside’s talent is once again in the spotlight, with Stephen Graham’s incredible Adolescence series making headlines and the hilarious G’wed comedy - filmed in Liverpool and Wirral nominated for two BAFTA TV Awards.
It got us thinking about Capital&Centric’s previous announcement for a ‘Scouse Walk of Fame’ at its Littlewoods site, that would homage to Merseyside’s top stars.
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We asked LiverpoolWorld readers to share their favourite local celebrities, actors, inspirational people and sportspeople to create a shortlist containing potential shining stars who could one day feature on a ‘Walk of Fame’.
From shining musicians and celebrated actors, to impressive sportspeople and campaigners, here are 27 of the amazing people from Liverpool and Merseyside whose legacies and achievements deserve to be celebrated.
13. Jake Abraham
Jake Abraham is considered one of Liverpool's best actors by many locals. The Toxteth-born actor sadly died in October 2023 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in February. The late actor started his career in the 1980s, becoming well known within the theatre circuit. He went on to have a successful career both on stage and on screen, touring with the National Theatre and starring in Guy Ritchie’s 1998 movie, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. His recent death was a huge loss to the city, with many famous names praising his talent. | BBC Press Office
14. Anne Williams
Anne Williams was a Hillsborough campaigner whose 15-year-old son Kevin was one of the 97 Liverpool supporters unlawfully killed during the disaster in 1989. She fought for justice for more than two decades and died aged 60 of cancer in 2013. | Getty Images
15. Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs was born in Liverpool and spent his early childhood years in Childwall. He is best known for his roles as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, and Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Despite the fact he no longer sounds like a Scouser, locals still regard him as one of our best actors. | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Universal
16. Holly Johnson
The iconic singer-songwriter was propelled to fame as the frontman of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, who produced hits like Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love. Johnson became a symbol of the 1980s music scene and also reformed the band for the opening ceremony of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. | Getty Images