12 best actors from Liverpool and Merseyside according to you - including Stephen Graham and Jake Abraham

From Stephen Graham to Glenda Jackson, these actors are legends here in Liverpool.

Published 14th Nov 2023, 15:28 GMT

Updated 24th Nov 2023, 22:35 GMT

It is no secret that Liverpool is the birthplace of many incredibly talented people, from hit musicians to Premier League footballers and Hollywood actors.

From Stephen Graham to Glenda Jackson, Merseyside locals have gone on to become household names around the world.

Here are the 12 best actors from in and around Liverpool, according to you.

Jodie Comer is a well-known Scouse actress known for appearances in television series, including BBC One drama Doctor Foster, E4 comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary, and BBC Three drama miniseries Thirteen. Comer was raised in Childwall and rose to global prominence for her role in the spy thriller Killing Eve, for which she won a BAFTA for Best Actress and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

1. Jodie Comer

Jodie Comer is a well-known Scouse actress known for appearances in television series, including BBC One drama Doctor Foster, E4 comedy-drama series My Mad Fat Diary, and BBC Three drama miniseries Thirteen. Comer was raised in Childwall and rose to global prominence for her role in the spy thriller Killing Eve, for which she won a BAFTA for Best Actress and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

Stephen Graham received the most mentions from LiverpoolWorld readers and is arguably the most popular Scouse actor at the moment. He recently starred in Netflix's new limited series, Bodies, which follows four detectives in four different time periods investigating the same murder. Graham stars as Elias Mannix, who appears to be the key to it all. Born in Kirkby, Graham rose to fame for his role in the iconic 2006 film, This Is England. He has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, two BMAs and an OBE.

2. Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham received the most mentions from LiverpoolWorld readers and is arguably the most popular Scouse actor at the moment. He recently starred in Netflix's new limited series, Bodies, which follows four detectives in four different time periods investigating the same murder. Graham stars as Elias Mannix, who appears to be the key to it all. Born in Kirkby, Graham rose to fame for his role in the iconic 2006 film, This Is England. He has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, two BMAs and an OBE. Photo: BBC/Boiling Point TV Limited/James Stack

Comedian and actor, Johnny Vegas was born in the Thatto Heath area of St Helens. Some of our readers think he is one of Merseyside's best actors, with his roles including Benidorm, Ideal and Still Open All Hours. Vegas' most recent film role was as Arthur Braxton Sr in The Drowning of Arthur Braxton.

3. Johnny Vegas

Comedian and actor, Johnny Vegas was born in the Thatto Heath area of St Helens. Some of our readers think he is one of Merseyside's best actors, with his roles including Benidorm, Ideal and Still Open All Hours. Vegas' most recent film role was as Arthur Braxton Sr in The Drowning of Arthur Braxton. Photo: Getty

Leonard Rossiter was born in Wavertree in 1926 and died at London's Lyric Theatre in 1984. Throughout his life, Rossiter performed in a series of stage shows, television series - such as Rising Damp and Reginald Perrin - and films. He is known as one of the great comedic actors of his time.

4. Leonard Rossiter

Leonard Rossiter was born in Wavertree in 1926 and died at London's Lyric Theatre in 1984. Throughout his life, Rossiter performed in a series of stage shows, television series - such as Rising Damp and Reginald Perrin - and films. He is known as one of the great comedic actors of his time. Photo: PA

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