We all know that Liverpool has produced dozens of world-class, talented people, from fantastic musicians to award-winning actors and sportspeople. But, did you know that many ‘Scouse’ celebrities are actually from elsewhere in Merseyside, including small towns such as Kirkby.
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From an incredibly successful actor, to a boxing legend and a political leader, here are eleven famous faces who were born or brought up in Kirkby. How many did you guess?
1. Stephen Graham
Successful actor, Stephen Graham, was born in Kirkby and rose to fame after his role in This Is England. He has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, and recently starred in hit Netflix series, Bodies. He was awarded on OBE in 2023. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Tricia Penrose
Tricia Penrose is best known for her role in Heartbeat but she has also appeared in a number of soap operas such as Emmerdale, Brookside and Corrie. In 2013, she appeared in Celebrity Big Brother. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Steve Rotheram
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, was born and raised in Kirkby. He was re-elected this year and represents Labour. | Local TV Photo: Local TV
4. John Conteh
John Conteh is a boxing legend who won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games and held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1974 to 1977. He was awarded an MBE in 2017. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images