List of people from the London Borough of Harrow
Location of the London Borough of Harrow within Greater London Among those who were born in the London Borough of Harrow , or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order, within category) :
Notable residents
Academia and research
Peter Ackroyd , Biblical scholar, brought up in HarrowSir Patrick Moore , astronomer, born in PinnerMalcolm Nokes MC CENTO nuclear scientist, research chemist and teacher (see also below Sport )Keith Riglin , bishop and theologian, brought up and educated in HarrowEdward Skoyles , researcher and quantity surveyor, born in Harrow
Arts and entertainment
Peter André , singer and entertainer, born in HarrowGeorge Arthurs , songwriter and author, lived and died in HarrowDavid Baddiel , comedian and TV personality, lives in Hatch EndRonnie Barker , comedian, lived in Pinner before moving to Oxfordshire James Blunt , singer, educated at Harrow School Yama Buddha , rapper and writer, lived and died in HarrowLord Byron , poet, educated at Harrow School (1801–1805)Todd Carty , actor, known for roles in Grange Hill EastEnders Rebecca Clarke , composer and violist, was born and grew up in HarrowKenneth Connor , Carry On Brian Cookman , musician, artist and tai chi expertBarry Cryer , comedy writer and author, lived in PinnerBenedict Cumberbatch , actor, educated at Harrow School Leslie Davenport , artist and teacherAlan Dedicoat , announcer of The National Lottery Draws Alan Donohoe , singer of The Rakes Ian Dury , musician, of Ian Dury and the Blockheads Loick Essien , singerTom Fletcher , singer/guitarist with McFly Carrie Hope Fletcher , actress, singer, author and Vlogger, born in HarrowMichelle Gayle , actress and singer, lives in Harrow-on-the-HillSir William Gilbert , of Gilbert & Sullivan fame, lived and died at Grim's Dyke , Harrow Weald Roger Glover , bassist with Deep Purple Harvey Shield , Harrow County School alumni.Nikki Grahame , best known as a contestant at Big Brother Honey G , a finalist on the thirteenth series of The X Factor Blake Harrison , actor, lives in StanmoreGavin Harrison , musician, drummer of Porcupine Tree King Crimson Billy Idol , singer, born in StanmoreGregory Isaacs , reggae singer, lived and died in Harrow WealdSir Elton John , musician, brought up on Pinner Hill RoadDavid Jones , artist and poet, lived and died in HarrowMartin Kemp , part of Spandau Ballet EastEnders Mark Lamarr , TV personality, moved from Swindon to Harrow in his late teensRobin Leach , Harrow born and raised American television personality, former entertainment reporter for Entertainment Tonight Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Simon Le Bon , lead singer of Duran Duran Matt Lucas , comedian, born in StanmoreRoyston Maldoom , choreographer, born in HarrowPeter Melvin , architectMike Mitchell , actor, partly raised in Harrow Weald , briefly educated at Harrow High School Sir Roger Moore , actor who played Simon Templar and James Bond Stanmore Kate Nash , singer and musicianDev Patel , actor, stars in Skins Slumdog Millionaire Geoffrey Perkins , TV producer, attended Harrow County School and lived in Barn Crescent, StanmoreNina Rajarani , founder of Srishti Dance and winner of The Place Prize in 2006Johnny Robinson , finalist on the eighth series of The X Factor Pam St. Clement , actress who played Pat Evans in EastEnders Jay Sean , singer and songwriter, raised in North HarrowAiden Shaw , model, author and actor, born in HarrowJamie Stewart , musician and former bassist for The Cult Sir David Suchet , actor, lived in PinnerMelissa Suffield , actress who played Lucy Beale in EastEnders Screaming Lord Sutch , musician and leader of The Monster Raving Loony Party Dave Vanian , lead singer of The Damned Mike Vernon , record producer of Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton John Wardley , concept designer and developer of theme parks, born in HarrowMolly Weir , Scottish comedy actress, lived in Pinner until her deathDame Vivienne Westwood , celebrated fashion designer, moved to Harrow aged 17Dame Barbara Windsor , known for roles in the Carry On films and Eastenders , lived in StanmoreRichard Wright , keyboard player and songwriter with Pink Floyd
Business and finance
Engineering and technology
George Alagiah , BBC newsreader and journalist, lived in Harrow WealdClive Anderson , lawyer and chat show host, was schooled at then-Harrow County Grammar School Mrs Beeton , first celebrity cook, lived on Uxbridge Road, Hatch EndKay Burley , Sky News Joe Colquhoun , comics writer, including Charley's War Daniel Finkelstein (now Lord Finkelstein ), comment editor of The Times , lives in PinnerLiam Halligan , financial journalist and TV presenter, alumnus now governor of John Lyon School Bob Holness , television presenter, lived in PinnerClaire Rayner , journalist and agony aunt, lived at Harrow on the HillHeath Robinson , cartoonist, lived in Pinner[ 1]
Literature
Lord Byron , poetHarriett Drury (1824–1912), novelist, poet and writer of boys' stories, was born in HarrowMichael Rosen , Children's Laureate 2007–09, born in Harrow-on-the-Hill and lived in Pinner 1946–62
Military
Douglas Arthur Davies , World War I flying ace with No. 150 Squadron RAF Charles Garforth , 15th Hussars , Victoria Cross recipient, educated in HarrowTheodore Hardy , Army Chaplains' Department , Victoria Cross recipient, educated in Hatch EndLeefe Robinson , Victoria Cross recipient, Royal Flying Corps , buried in All Saints' Churchyard, Harrow Weald graveyard at Brockhurst Corner opposite a restaurant bearing his nameJoseph Wong , educated in Harrow
Politics and government
Diane Abbott , politician, grew up in HarrowSir Winston Churchill , British Prime Minister, attended Harrow School beginning 1888Susan Hall , politician, local councillor and Member of the London Assembly Sir Oswald Mosley , local MP in the 1920sJawaharlal Nehru , first Prime Minister of India, educated at Harrow School Horatia Nelson , illegitimate daughter of Admiral Lord Nelson ; lived, died and is buried in PinnerRobert Peel , British Prime Minister, studied at Harrow SchoolMarmaduke Pickthall , convert to Islam , notable for translating the Qur'an into EnglishMichael Portillo , politician and Cabinet minister, attended Harrow County Grammar SchoolMerlyn Rees (later Lord Merlyn-Rees ), Welsh politician, taught at Harrow Weald GS and lived in Hatch End"Lord Sutch ", eccentric politician and musician, lived and died in South Harrow (see also Arts , above)
Sport
Sir Roger Bannister , athlete and neurologistSyd Brown , Middlesex County Champions cricketer, alumnus of Headstone County School Byron Bubb , international footballerCiaran Clark , Aston Villa F.C. defenderAngus Fraser , Middlesex and England cricketerBen Gill , professional footballer for Cheltenham Town F.C. Vinnie Jones , footballer and actor, played for Wealdstone F.C. 1984-88 and Wales David Kemp , professional footballer and Stoke City F.C. managerAdrian Mariappa , Reading F.C. defenderBevis Mugabi , Motherwell F.C. defenderCapt. M.C. Nokes MC AAA John-Joe O'Toole , Colchester United footballerStuart Pearce , footballer, played for Wealdstone F.C. 1978-83 and England , manager (2012)Mark Ramprakash , England cricketer now President of Middlesex CCC , lives in Hatch EndAnton Robinson , footballer for Bournemouth F.C. , from Rayners LaneAlexis Sánchez , Chilean footballer, lived in Stanmore when playing for Arsenal F.C. Simisola Shittu , Harrow-born Canadian basketball player, now with Limoges CSP Theo Walcott , England footballer, born in StanmoreElliott Ward , A.F.C. Bournemouth defender
See also
References
^ Discover Harrow Guide 2006
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