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.