List of people from the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport explained

This is a list of people from Stockport, in North West England. The demonym of Stockport is Stopfordian, however, this list may include people from Bredbury, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Marple, Reddish and Romiley, all from the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname.

Table of contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

• John Amaechi (born 1970), English psychologist, consultant and retired basketball player.
• Nathan Aspinall (born 15 July 1991) is an English darts player currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation events

B

• George Back (1796–1878), British Royal Navy officer, Arctic explorer, naturalist and artist.^[1]
• Alexander Baillie (born 6 January 1956) is an English cellist, recognised internationally as one of the finest of his generation
• Joan Bakewell (born 1933), TV presenter, newsreader and journalist^[2]
• Peter Barkworth (1929–2006), actor; born in Margate, moved to Bramhall as a child
• Kyle Bartley (born 1991), Professional footballer; born in Stockport, went to Marple Hall High School
• James Johnson Battersby (1875–1949), hat manufacturer, Battersby Hats, survivor^[3]
• Norman Beaker (born 1950), British blues artist;^[4] official inductee as British Legend^[5] in Blues Hall of Fame^{[6] [7]} Born in Longsight, Manchester, he resides in Stockport.^[8]
• Melanie Blake, talent agent and author^[9]
• Lee Boardman (born 2 July 1972) is an English actor and narrator. He has appeared in the films Jack the Giant Slayer and Love's Kitchen, and the television series Rome
• Peter Boardman (1950–1982), mountaineer who died on Everest North-East Ridge; born in Bramhall; attended Stockport Grammar^[10]
• John Bradshaw (1602–1659), English jurist notable for his role as President of the High Court of Justice for the trial and regicide of King Charles I ^[11]
• Liam Broady (born 1994), 2010 Wimbledon Boys' Doubles champion; born in Manchester, now lives in Stockport^[12]
• Andrew Buchan (born 1979), TV and stage actor; born in Stockport and brought up in the Bolton suburb of Lostock^[13]
• Peter Butterworth (1917–1978), film actor, known for appearances in Carry On films
• Paul Burgess (born 1950), Drummer notable for his association with a wide range of bands and artists such as 10cc, Jethro Tull, Camel, Magna Carta and The Icicle Works.^{[14] [15]}

C

• Nick Cohen, journalist.
• James Conway (1922–1942), Royal Navy marine; born in Edgeley; shot on Cockleshell Heroes commando raid
• Rob Clarke (born 1976), Australian Distance Runner, Winner of Multiple events including the iconic Great Barrier Reef Ultra Marathon
• Craig Cash, comedy writer and actor, Dave in The Royle Family born and raised in Heaton Norris
• Tom Chorlton (1880–1948), English professional footballer.

D

• Tess Daly (born 1969), English model and television presenter, known for co-presenting the BBC One celebrity talent show Strictly Come Dancing
• Karl Davies (born 1982), English film and television actor
• Josh Dewhurst, Lead guitarist for the band Blossoms
• Sacha Dhawan (born 1984), English actor, stage, film, television and radio; born in Bramhall, Stockport
• David Dickinson, born David Gulessarian (born 1941), antiques expert and television presenter
• Joe Donovan, Drummer for the band Blossoms.
• Geoff Downes (born 25 August 1952) is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles

E

• Paul Eastham, singer-songwriter and musician of Celtic rock band Coast
• Alex Etel (born 1994), English actor known for Millions and The Water Horse
• Yasmin Evans (born 1990), English radio DJ and TV presenter known for presenting on BBC Radio 1Xtra

F

• Yvette Fielding (born 1968), actress and television presenter^[16]
• Findlay (born 7 June 1992), real name Natalie Rose Findlay, is an English musician
• Tibor Fischer (born 1959), novelist and short story writer nominated for the Booker prize
• Darryl Fitton (born 1962), English professional darts player currently playing in British Darts Organisation events.
• Phil Foden (born 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City
• Norman Foster (born 1935), Stockport-born architect; made Baron Foster of Thames Bank, Reddish, in 1999; brought up in Levenshulme, Manchester, which borders Heaton Chapel, Stockport
• Claire Foy (born 1984), Emmy Award-winning actress, known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series The Crown.
• Nicholas Frankau (b 1968), English actor known for the role of Lt. Carstairs in the British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!
• Martin Fry (born 1958), lead singer of the English new wave band ABC; born in Stretford, moved to Bramhall as a child
• Hughie Fury (born 1994), British professional boxer who fights at heavyweight.

G

• William Garbutt (1883–1964), football player and manager called "the most important man in the history of Italian football" by Vittorio Pozzo^[17]
• Sidney Gilliat (1908–1994), film director, producer and writer, The Lady Vanishes, Jamaica Inn
• Mark Gillespie (born 1970), singer, songwriter
• James Goddard (born 1983), swimmer, grew up Stockport

H

• Louise Hampton (1879–1954), stage, film and television actress^[18]
• Sarah Harding (1981–2021), of pop group Girls Aloud^[19]
• Nigel Harrison (born 1951), of the American rock band Blondie during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Matthew Hatton (born 1981), professional boxer^[20]
• Ricky Hatton (born 1978), professional boxer; light welterweight world champion^[21]
• Eric Haydock (born Eric John Haddock; 3 February 1943 – 5 January 2019) was a British musician, best known as the original bass guitarist of the Hollies
• Geoffrey Hayes (1942–2018), English television presenter and actor
• James Hickman (born 1976), 5 times world champion swimmer; TV producer^[22]
• Wendy Hiller (1912–2003), film and stage actress^[23]
• Gerard Horan (born 1962), actor, Leslie "Charisma" Appleby in London's Burning, 1988–1989 and 1994
• William Houldsworth, industrialist and politician; born in Manchester; built Houldsworth Mill, the surrounding housing and St Elizabeth's Church in Reddish^[24]
• Dominic Howard (born 1977), Stockport-born drummer of the alternative rock band Muse

I

• Tom Ince (born 1992), English footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Luton Town on loan from Stoke City; son of former England captain Paul Ince

J

• Paul Jackson (born 1947), television director, producer and executive
• Owen Jones, journalist
• Barb Jungr, singer, songwriter and musician^[25]

K

• Arthur Kadmon, guitarist with post-punk bands from Manchester, including Ludus and the Fall^[26]
• Michael Keane, professional football player playing for Everton F.C., twin brother of Will
• Will Keane, professional football player playing for Wigan Athletic, twin brother of Michael
• Michelle Keegan, actress, played Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street
• Myles Kellock, Keyboardist and backing vocalist for the band Blossoms.

L

• Horace Lamb, FRS (1849–1934), applied mathematician and technical author^[27]
• Bronte Law (born 1995), Professional golfer.^[28]
  • Adam Le Fondre (born 1986), English professional footballer Sally Lindsay (born 1973), actress, Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street
• Alan Lowndes (1921–1978), painter^[29]

M

• • Kobbie Mainoo (born 2005), professional footballer Timmy Mallett (born 18 October 1955), TV presenter, broadcaster, author and artist
• Jason Manford (born 1981), comedian, television presenter and actor, known for roles on comedy panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and Odd One Out.
• John Mayall (born 1933), blues musician, grew up in Cheadle Hulme
• Mark McGeeney (born 1972), darts player
• Wayne McGregor (born 1970), multi award-winning British choreographer and director
• Tim McInnerny (born 1956), actor; born and brought up in Cheadle Hulme; known for his roles as Lord Percy and Captain Darling in Blackadder
• Tyrone Mears (born 1983), English-Sierra Leonean footballer who plays with Seattle Sounders FC
• Will Mellor (born 1976) actor, known as Gaz in Two Pints of Lager
• Mick Middles (writer) known for biographies of Frank Sidebottom and Ian Curtis
• Danny Miller (born 1991) actor, known for playing Aaron Livesy in Emmerdale
• Dominic Monaghan (born 1976), film actor known for his role as Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings
• Sir John Voce Moore (1826–1904), Lord Mayor of London, 1898^[30]
• Roger Moorhouse (born 1968), historian and author^[31]
• Carol Morley (born 1966), film director, screenwriter and producer
• Paul Morley (born 1957), music journalist, musician, producer and founder of record label ZTT^[32]
• Alan Morrissey (born 1982), actor known for his role of Nicky Van Barr in Holby City, alongside a theatre career^[33]

O

• Tom Ogden, lead singer of the band Blossoms.
• Tony O'Shea (born 1961) English darts player who competes in British Darts Organisation events.

P

• Fred Perry (1909–1995), former World No.1 tennis player and Wimbledon Champion; born in Portwood and granted the freedom of Stockport in 1934
• Samuel Perry (1877–1954), MP for Kettering; father of Fred Perry
• Christopher Priest (novelist) (born 1943), British novelist and science fiction writer.

R

• Fred Ridgway (1923–2015), first-class cricketer; played for Kent; represented England in five Test matches; born in Stockport.
• Angela Rayner (born 1980), British Labour politician and current Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

S

• Charlie Salt, bassist and backing vocalist for the band Blossoms
• Daz Sampson (born 1974), music/television producer; 2006 UK Eurovision Song Contest contestant
• Chris Sanders (b 1998), first-class cricketer
• Tim Scott, instrumental recording artist^[34]
• Sir Edmund Shaa (died 1488), Lord Mayor of London, 1482 and founder of Stockport Grammar School. Born in Mottram.
• Darren Shahlavi (1972–2015), English actor, martial artist and stuntman
• Samantha Siddall (born 1982), Reddish-born actress known for playing Mandy Maguire in Shameless
• Richard Sykes (1839–1923), rugby player who helped found two major clubs; landowner in North Dakota, USA; founded five towns there, one named after his birthplace of Edgeley

T

• Steve Thomas (born 1963), retired ice hockey right winger; born in Stockport; played 20 seasons in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Detroit Red Wings
• Maurice Tremlett (1923–1984), first-class cricketer; played for Somerset; represented England in three Test matches; born in Stockport

W

• Matthew Walker (born 1978), swimmer who has participated in four Paralympic Games, winning eleven medals; competes in the S7 (butterfly and freestyle), SM7 (medley) and SB7 (breaststroke) classifications
• Paul Warhurst (born 1969), Stockport-born footballer who played for many clubs, including Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, and Sheffield Wednesday
• Joanne Whalley (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer) (born 1961), actress; born in Salford; grew up in Stockport
• Hannah Whelan (born 1992), gymnast who represented the United Kingdom at the 2008 Summer Olympics; lives and trains in Stockport
• Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803–1887), Victorian engineer who has given his name to many Manchester buildings and streets; born in Stockport^{[35] [36]}
• Marty Willson-Piper (born 1958), singer, songwriter, guitarist. Former longtime member of Australian band The Church and UK band All About Eve. Plays guitar in Swedish band Anekdoten and in the US with HuDost and Acres of Space.
• Rick Witter (born 1972), Stockport-born^[37] singer, songwriter and frontman of the York-based rock band Shed Seven
• Kaye Wragg (born 1972), The Bill and Holby City actress.

Y

• Mike Yarwood, impressionist born in Bredbury

See also

• List of people from Greater Manchester

References

Notes

Notes and References

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3. News: Wills, November 1949. 14 November 2015. The London Gazette. 2 September 1949.
4. Book: Shapiro, Harry. Jack Bruce Composing Himself: The authorised biography. Jawbone Press. February 2010. 9781906002268. London. 230–231; 260.
5. Web site: That's Manchester TV - Norman Beaker 'Blues Hall of fame' interview.
6. Web site: Blues Hall of Fame. www.blueshalloffame.com.
7. Ford. Michael. 2017. Norman's Conquest. Blues in Britain. 184.
8. White. Alan. 2011. Early Blues Interview Norman Beaker, guitarist/singer-songwriter/producer, The Norman Beaker Band. Early Blues.
9. News: Melanie Blake: How I wrote my own rags to riches life story. 10 August 2021. You. 28 February 2021.
10. Oxford DNB article: Boardman, Peter David. 2004. 10.1093/ref:odnb/62490. 16 May 2009.
11. ODNB entry: Retrieved 30 January 2012. Subscription required
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13. http://www.whatsonstage.com/interviews/theatre/london/E8821206536690/20+Questions+With+...+Andrew+Buchan.html 20 Questions With ... Andrew Buchan
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15. Web site: Paul Burgess – New Songs, Playlists & Latest News – BBC Music. BBC. 8 October 2019.
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18. Web site: Louise Hampton. Rotten Tomatoes. 6 July 2024.
19. http://www.yuddy.com/celebrity/sarah-harding/bio Sarah Harding biography
20. https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/18454 Matthew Hatton
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29. Web site: Alan Lowndes | Collect Art | wide range of paintings by well known modern artists from all over the UK & abroad. 5 July 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100629043635/http://www.collectart.co.uk/artist/22-alan-lowndes/. 29 June 2010.
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31. Web site: Roger Moorhouse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080411181227/http://www.rogermoorhouse.com/biography.html. dead. 2008-04-11. 11 April 2008.
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33. Web site: Holby City Cast List. TVGuide.co.uk.
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37. Web site: Feature: Shed Seven. ready-steady-go.org.uk. 26 October 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080607212210/http://www.ready-steady-go.org.uk/SHED_SEVEN.html. 7 June 2008.