Liverpool has produced dozens of outstanding actors who have gone on to become household names around the world, starring in Britain’s most-loved soap operas. hit Netflix shows and Hollywood movies.
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From the woman behind Gavin & Stacey’s ‘Pam’ to the Emmy Award winning actress who brought ‘Vilanelle’ to life, our city has truly raised some of the biggest and best actors out there.
We asked our readers which Liverpool and Merseyside actors are the best of all time, and we have compiled the below list as a result. Let us know your favourite actors or films that have come from Liverpool in the comments below.
9. Andrew Schofield
Kirkby-born Andrew Schofield is best known as the Narrator in the original production of the musical Blood Brothers and as Johnny Rotten in the 1986 film Sid and Nancy. More recently, he featured in Little Boy Blue and Help. Here he is pictured in The Last Ferry, which was written by Liverpool writer Dave Kirby. | Miracle Productions UK Ltd
10. Daniel Craig
Chester-born Daniel Craig grew up on the Wirral and is best known for playing James Bond - the quintessential British spy created by Ian Fleming. He recently starred in Glass Onion | Getty Images
11. James Nelson-Joyce
James Nelson-Joyce is a Liverpool actor, who has rose to incredible fame for his portrayal of Michael Kavanagh in This City is Ours. He has featured in the likes of Black Mirror, Little Boy Blue and The Outlaws. | BBC
12. Joe Dempsie
Liverpool-born Joe Dempsie is best known for his roles as Chris Miles in Skins and Gendry Baratheon in Game of Thrones. In 2022, he appeared in Netflix drama, Pieces of Her. | AFP via Getty Images