Liverpool has produced a number of outstanding actors who have gone on to become household names around the world and the city’s success is set to continue as the derelict Littlewoods Pools building is transformed into a world-class film and TV campus.
Plans are underway to make Liverpool the ‘Hollywood of the North’ with developer Capital&Centric revealing that the new TV and film studio will feature a ‘Scouse Walk of Fame’ that pays homage to Merseyside’s stars.
To see which local superstars could feature on the tribute, we asked LiverpoolWorld readers who they believe is the best actor from the city and its surrounding areas, and received dozens of suggestions.
From Stephen Graham to Tom Baker, here are Merseyside’s best actors of all time - according to you.
1. David Morrissey
Born in Liverpool's Kensington, David Morrissey is an actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in the likes of The Deal and The Walking Dead. He won Best Actor at the 2003 Royal Television Society Programme Awards for his performance in The Deal. Locals note Morrissey as one of Liverpool's most talented actors and he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University. He recently starred in new comedy, Daddy Issues. | Matt Squire
2. Jake Abraham
Jake Abraham (left) 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 death was a huge loss to the city, with many famous names praising his talent. | Polygram Films
3. Jodie Comer
Jodie Comer is a Scouse actor who rose to fame for her starring role as Oksana Astankova in the spy series, Killing Eve. Due to her performances in this series, Jodie was given a number of awards and accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. Comer was raised in Childwall and recently starred in The Bikeriders alongside Austin Butler and Tom Hardy. | Getty Images for TIME
4. Alison Steadman
Liverpool-born Alison Steadman is best known for her role as Pam in the hit TV series, Gavin & Stacey. She has also appeared in many films throughout her impressive career and has received a number of awards. | Aled Llywelyn / UKTV