These are some of the celebrities that grew up around Greater Manchester. These are some of the celebrities that grew up around Greater Manchester.
These are some of the celebrities that grew up around Greater Manchester.

10 celebs who grew up in Greater Manchester - from Tyson Fury to Marvel’s Benedict Wong

From musicians to Hollywood actors and sports stars - these are some of the famous people that grew up in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester has produced many famous names over the years, and it is also the birthplace of some stars whose links to the area are less well-known.

The city-region has produced many eminent folk who have gone on to play a part in the world of sport, entertainment and much more.

We’ve put together a list of the biggest names from Manchester, some which you may already know have links to the area, and a few surprises.

Take a look through these 10 photographs of famous faces and see how many you were aware of.

We’ve put together a list of the biggest names from Manchester, some which you may already know have links to the area, and a few surprises.