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.
5. Benedict Wong
The Doctor Strange star was born and raised in Eccles. He studied at Salford City College and worked as an usher at the former Green Room theatre on Whitworth Street.
6. Mick Hucknall
The singer and songwriter who achieved international fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the pop band Simply Red was born in Manchester and raised in Denton.
7. Tyson Fury
Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury was born in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester and was raised in Styal.
8. Max George (The Wanted)
Max George, best known as the lead singer of the boy band The Wanted, was born and raised in Swinton and studied at Bolton School.