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.
21. 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. | Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
22. 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' recent film role was as Arthur Braxton Sr in The Drowning of Arthur Braxton. | Third Party
23. Kim Cattrall
Liverpool-born actress Kim Cattrall was cast as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City in 1997. She is pictured here with co-star Sarah Jessica Parker. | Getty Images/HBO
24. Craig Charles
Before Coronation Street and his hit Funk and Soul Show, Craig Charles was known throughout the galaxy as the curry-loving last human alive Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf. | @RedDwarfHQ/x