Here are 15 of the most iconic and famous Salfordians:
9. Jason Manford
A well-known comedian, actor, and television presenter in the UK. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Robert Powell
Best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the 1977 miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and for starring in The Italian Job. | Getty Images
11. Ben Kingsley
An Academy Award-winning actor whose family moved to Pendlebury, Salford, where he grew up. | Getty Images
12. John Cooper Clarke
Known as the "punk poet," his distinctive performance style and Salford accent made him a cultural icon. | Bradford Literature Festival
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