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.
13. Rendezvous In Madrid, Happy Thieves, The Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison was born in Huyton and featured in many stage performances before appearing in films. His first starring role was in Storm in a Teacup and he later featured in My Fair Lady. Harrison died in 1990, aged 82. | FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images
14. 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. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Miranda Richardson
Actress Miranda Richardson was born in Southport. She won a Golden Globe for her performance in Enchanted April. | Jeff Spicer/Stringer
16. Dean Sullivan
Dean Sullivan was Brookside’s longest serving actor, playing Jimmy Corkhill between 1986 and 2003. He starred in the sitcom Terry Across the Mersey in 2008 and presented City Talk 105.9 until May 2009. Sadly, he died in November 2023 after suffering from prostate cancer. | Getty Images