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Polly Alexandra Walker was born on May 19, 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. She graduated from Ballet Rambert School in Twickenham, began her career as a dancer, but an injury at age 18 forced her to change direction. She started at London's Drama Centre to the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she portrayed small parts before graduating to small roles on television. Polly landed the title role in the television series Lorna Doone (1990) before making her feature debut in Journey of Honor (1991) ("Shogun Mayeda"). She first gained attention as an English woman in an Irish terrorist brigade in Phillip Noyce's Patriot Games (1992).

Owen Cooper was born on 5 December 2009 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Adolescence (2025), Wuthering Heights (2026) and Film Club.

An oddly fascinating bloke with prominent bony cheeks and rawboned figure, Peter William (Pete) Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film. Growing up the youngest of four siblings in a Catholic family in Warrington, Lancashire (near Liverpool) in middle-class surroundings to working-class parents, he attended St Mary's University (London). However, while completing his studies, he developed an interest in theatre, to the chagrin of his father, who wanted his children to find secure positions in life.

A drama teacher initially at a Catholic girls convent school, he decided to follow his acting instincts full-time and gradually built up an impressive array of classical stage credits via repertory, including the Bristol Old Vic Drama School, and in stints with Liverpool Everyman, Manchester Royal Exchange and the Royal Shakespeare Company. By the 1980s he was ready to branch out into film and TV, giving a startling performance as a wife abuser in the Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988).

By 1993 he had crossed over into Hollywood parts and earned his first Oscar nomination for his superb role as Daniel Day-Lewis' father in In the Name of the Father (1993). Other quality roles came his way with The Usual Suspects (1995), Brassed Off (1996), and Amistad (1997). He did fine work on television in Sharpe's Company (1994), Lost for Words (1999), and The Sins (2000). Postlethwaite worked equally both in the UK and abroad, and avoided the public limelight for the most part, except for occasional displays of political activism.

Postlethwaite lived quietly out of the spotlight in England and continued on in films with roles in The Shipping News (2001), The Limit (2004), Dark Water (2005), The Omen (2006), Ghost Son (2007) and Solomon Kane (2009). In 2010, he was seen in Clash of the Titans (2010), Inception (2010) and The Town (2010).

Postlewaite died on January 2, 2011, at age 64, of pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and son, and by his daughter from a prior relationship.

Warren Brown is one of Britain's most illustrious actors and a former 2 x World Thai Boxing Champion. Following his performance in the BAFTA-winning, three-part event Occupation, appearing opposite Stephen Graham, Warren went on to star alongside Idris Elba as DS Ripley, the role for which he became most well-known, in the BBC's multi award-winning series Luther. He was nominated in 2014 for a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal. Warren can currently be seen as 'Sergeant Thomas 'Mac' McAllister' in the highly anticipated reboot of the Emmy-nominated series, Strike Back, for Sky/HBO Cinemax.

Following his numerous TV starring credits, namely three seasons on the hit Canadian Series X-Company for CBC, By Any Means, written by Tony Jordan, Inside Men alongside Steven Mackintosh, and King for a Term, a single comedy written and directed by Idris Elba, came the incomparable BBC mini-series Good Cop. Here he brought a breath-taking performance which was received with critical acclaim, and the show was awarded the RTS award for best drama.

The move in to film saw Warren take on the title role in Captain Webb for Marathon Films/Miramax and the leading role in the independent Feature Cargo due for release in 2018.

Warren made his London stage debut in 2016 as 'Kent' in Neil Le Bute's Reasons To Be Happy directed by Mike Attenborough at Hampstead Theatre. 2017 brought him back to our screens as part of ITV/AMC's critically acclaimed 6 part drama series 'Liar' opposite Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd.

Other credits include Kicking Off, Genesis, Homefront, Single Father, Criminal Justice, Accused, Moving On, and Charlie Brooker's Dead Set.

Sue Johnston was born on 7 December 1943 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Royle Family (1998), Imagine Me & You (2005) and Waking the Dead (2000). She was previously married to David Pammenter and Neil Johnston.

Burt Kwouk was a British actor, who was best known for his role as Cato in the Pink Panther films, and for playing Mr Ling in the third James Bond film, Goldfinger.

Kwouk was born in Warrington, but was brought up in Shanghai. He made his film debut in the 1957 film Windom's Way. In Goldfinger (1964) he played Mr. Ling, a Chinese expert in nuclear fission; in the non-Eon spoof Casino Royale (1967) he played a general and in You Only Live Twice (1967) Kwouk played the part of a Japanese operative of Blofeld.

He also made appearances in many television programmes, including a portrayal of Imperial Japanese Army Major Yamauchi in the British drama series Tenko and as Entwistle in Last of the Summer Wine.

Kwouk died on 24 May 2016, at the age of 85.

Richard Wild was born on 2 January 1970 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. Richard is known for 1917 (2019), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016). Richard has been married to Pompilia Wild since 6 May 2023. Richard was previously married to Claire Wild and Marina Wild.

Chris Evans was born on 1 April 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Don't Forget Your Toothbrush (1994), The Big Breakfast (1992) and Glöm inte tandborsten (1994). He has been married to Natasha Shishmanian since 11 August 2007. They have two children. He was previously married to Billie Piper and Carol McGiffin.

Barry Alexander Brown was born on 28 November 1960 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He is an editor and director, known for Do the Right Thing (1989), BlacKkKlansman (2018) and Inside Man (2006).

Rick Astley was born on 6 February 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Bumblebee (2018), The Happytime Murders (2018) and The Lego Batman Movie (2017). He has been married to Lene Bausager since 2013. They have one child.

George Sampson won series 2 of Britains Got Talent in 2008. He then starred in the west end production of 'Into The Hoods' before making his own Music DVD, charting at no. 1 in the charts. He then went onto star as Eddie in feature film: Street Dance 3D, kick starting an acting career which saw hi star in a feature film (Street Dance 2) and landing roles in various TV drams (Waterloo road/ Mount pleasant/ Emmerdale)

Sampson continues to act and perform all over the world, starring annually on theaters across the country and touring.

Michael is a British American actor based in the UK. His mother was Born in Oregon U.S.A and his father was born in St. Helens, Merseyside U.K. He holds both a British and American passport. He is a graduate of East 15 in east London and graduated from the three year acting course.

Steven Arnold was born on 12 December 1974 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Coronation Street (1960), Hooked and This Is Jayde: The One Hit Wonder (2018).

Holly Quin-Ankrah was born in 1987 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Rock Rivals (2008) and Doctor Who: Redacted (2022).

Kerry Katona was born on 6 September 1980 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Showbands (2005), Showbands II (2006) and A Deal Is a Deal (2008). She was previously married to George Kay, Mark Croft and Brian McFadden.

Ian Brown is one of the most influential artists of the past 20 years with followers such as Oasis, The Verve, Blur, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and many more. He started off as the lead singer of The Stone Roses along with best mates John Squire, Mani and Reni in 1986 but finally got their big break in 1989 when they released their legendary self-titled debut album. The band released the long awaited follow up "Second Comming" in 1994 which was slammed instantly by the critics. In 1995 shortly after the departure of Reni, John Squire left the band to form The Seahorses which was a big for The Stone Roses. However Ian and Mani Marched on for a couple of months until Mani left in 1996 to join Primal Scream and The Roses were no more.

In 1998 Ian Brown embarked on a very successful solo career and after several albums is still going strong. 2005 was his biggest year to date with the release of his Greatest Hits album and appearing at several music festivals such as T in the park and Glastonbury.

There have been many rumors of a Stone Roses reunion and although John, Reni and Mani sound up for it Ian Brown has slammed the idea several times.

Britain's most iconic and prolific composer of music for TV action/adventure in the 1950's and 60's was born in Cheshire, the son of a builder. He dropped out of school to work for a gas oven manufacturer at the tender age of fourteen. Music was in his blood and jazz was a particularly strong influence. Equally adept at playing and at composing/arranging, Edwin Astley began playing clarinet and saxophone for the Royal Army Service Corps while in his teens. After World War II, he joined a dance band, before long, fronting his own orchestra. Some time later, he moved to London to join a prominent music publishing firm as arranger for singers Vera Lynn and Ann Shelton. By 1953, Astley had also started in the film business (hired by the ever budget-conscious Danziger brothers), initially as a writer of incidental music.

Popularly, he first attracted attention with his nine-note fanfare introducing The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) (though the actual theme song was written by American Carl Sigman). This inaugurated Astley's advancement to composer of scores for A-grade feature films (The Mouse That Roared (1959), The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), etc.), always preferring to work freelance, never under contract. In between writing operatic pieces and music for son et lumière performances, Astley tended to reserve his best work for television, beginning with the classic jazzy harpsichord theme for Danger Man (1960). This was followed by similarly evocative, syncopated themes for The Saint (1962), The Baron (1966), The Champions (1968) and Department S (1969) -- instantly recognizable music which all but defined television in the swinging sixties.

Britain's film industry declined in the decade which followed and Astley retired to Goring-on-Thames, a village in Oxfordshire. There, he spent his remaining years growing vegetables, building a summer house and a recording studio in his garage, boating on the Thames, playing golf and travelling. Until his death in 1998, he continued to dabble in composition, working with his son on arrangements of The Who and The Rolling Stones, as well as providing music (commissioned by such employers as Pan Am, BOAC and the British Stock Exchange) for documentaries, travelogues and educational subjects.

Martin Roberts is one of the UK's most respected Property, Travel and Lifestyle TV presenters and journalists. Over the past 30 years he has appeared on BBC TV and Radio, ITV, CNN and Satellite TV Worldwide. He was a regular presenter on ITV's top rated travel show 'Wish You Were Here..?' for 8 years and the travel editor of 'Woman' magazine for 15 years.

For the past 17 years he has written and presented the hit BBC property auction show 'Homes under the Hammer', which is shown on BBC1, Satellite and internet Channels Worldwide and is now in its 25th series, with over 1750 programmes produced.

He is a respected UK and Overseas Property expert, appearing as expert guest on programmes such as 'BBC Breakfast' , 'BBC News 24', 'Sky News', the Jeremy Vine Show and BBC Radios 2, 4 & 5 Live. His weekly property show on Talk Radio ran for over 60 episodes until recently. He has been a guest stand in presenter on Radio 2 in the Jeremy Vine slot from 12 - 2pm, presenting a DIY special on several Bank Holiday Monday's, answering listeners questions live, and chatting to celebrity guests.

He has been a celebrity guest on Eggheads, Celebrity Mastermind, Pointless, Ready Steady Cook, Masterchef, Through the Keyhole, The Chase, Impossible, Antiques Road Trip, Money for Nothing, Kirsty's Craft Challenge and Hole in the Wall.

In November 2016 Martin entered the Australian Jungle to take part in ITV's flagship family entertainment show "I'm a Celebrity...Get me out of here!". Watched nightly by over 12 million viewers, his hatred of beans and rice, love of trees and talcum powder, and fun, engaging and spirited character made him hugely popular with the viewing public. He ended in sixth pace, surviving all but two days in camp.

Martin is also Author of the best selling book Making Money from Property, his most recent title The Property Auction Guide and the children's book series The Villes - including a dedicated version - Sadsville - in support of the NSPCC and Childline.

Lara Rose Hancox was born on 24 February 1999 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. He is an actor, known for Greasy Morning (2024).

George Malpas was born on 1 November 1926 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Lassiter (1984) and Bread or Blood (1981). He died on 26 February 2001 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Imogen Woods is a British actress who began her professional career in 2020, aged 10, starring as Maureen in brave New World.

In 2021, Imogen also played the role of Paloma in HBO's comedy series, Avenue 5, working alongside the likes of Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad.

In 2022, aged 12, Imogen starred in a musical theatre role, playing as Anne Frank in "Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World".

Born in 1991 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. Son of Clare Heath and Dave McGibbon and brother of Abbey Leigh McGibbon. Lewis got into acting when he joined a local casting and model agency and gained his first role as Troy Johnstone in episode 1 of Merseybeat (2001) at the age of 9. He then went on to appear in a breakfast cereal commercial and had a small role in an episode of Nice Guy Eddie (2002). In October 2002 he attended an audition for Millions (2004) and 7 recalls later, he got the part of Anthony Cunningham. Filming started in May 2003 and Lewis celebrated his 12th birthday during the filming. Through "Millions" he has traveled to New York, Toronto and Emden in Germany appearing at film festivals and conducting interviews for TV, Radio and Newspapers along with Alex Etel (Damien Cunningham). By the time Millions (2004) was released into the cinemas Lewis was nearly 14 years old and had changed quite considerably from the young boy he was during production. Lewis has a natural love of acting and also plays guitar.

Lewis has changed his name to Lewis Owen Heath and graduated from University of Cumbria with a 2:1 BA Honours in Dance and Drama Performance in June 2012. After University, Lewis began training at David Johnson Drama in Manchester.

In 2010, Lewis changed his name from Lewis McGibbon to Lewis Owen Heath.

Lewis took time out from his acting in order to gain his qualifications and now aims to continue pursuing his acting career.

Joe Tucker was born in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. Joe is a writer and producer, known for For the Love of God (2007), Black Ops (2023) and Austin (2024).

Ruby O'Donnell was born on 26 October 2000 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Tom's Life (2014) and Hollyoaks One Killer Week (2015).

Stephanie Collie was born on 16 November 1963 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. She was a costume designer, known for Argylle (2024), The 355 (2022) and Peaky Blinders (2013). She was married to Hubert Taczanowski. She died on 26 October 2024 in Sydenham, London, England, UK.