British Solo Artists

101. Leon Jackson

Soundtrack | Live from Studio Five

Leon Jackson was born on December 30, 1988 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Live from Studio Five (2009), Leon Jackson: When You Believe (2007) and TMi (2006).

102. Ben Haenow

Actor | Ben Haenow & Kelly Carkson: Second Hand Heart

Ben Haenow was born on 6 January 1985 in Croydon, England to parents Mick and Rosanna Haenow. He has an older brother named Alex. Their parents split when Ben was four years old, forcing his mother to work three jobs to make ends meet. When he was 14 years old, Ben suffered depression and drank a ...

103. Matt Cardle

Soundtrack | Fast Girls

Matt Cardle, born Matthew Sheridan Cardle, is a former painter/decorator who won the hearts of millions on the X Factor 2010. His popularity and devotion to the show paid off when he was announced the overall winner. He currently has his debut single, 'When We Collide', available to buy following ...

104. James Arthur

Actor | James Arthur feat. Travis Barker: You

James Arthur was born on March 2, 1988 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for James Arthur feat. Travis Barker: You (2019), Pech to nie grzech (2018) and A Life Worth Living (2019).

105. Joe McElderry

Actor | Joe McElderry: The Climb

Joe is from South Shields in North East England. He is a keen runner and has participated in the Great North Run 3 times along with the Sport Relief Mile. He is highly involved in many charities including Variety UK, The Hunger Project and The Teenage Cancer Trust. Due to this, he is the youngest ...

106. Jamelia

Soundtrack | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Jamelia was born on January 11, 1981 in Birmingham, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) and Jamelia: Money (featuring Beenie Man) (2000). She was previously married to Darren Byfield.

107. Jess Glynne

Soundtrack | Bridget Jones's Baby

Jess Glynne was born on October 20, 1989 in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She is a music artist and actress, known for Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), Sense8 (2015) and Jess Glynne: Home (2014).

108. Abz Love

Soundtrack | Stepmom

Abs Breen is of Turkish-Irish extraction. His name is short for Abidin, his middle name. He's the cool and calm one - laid back but strong headed. He's very comfortable with himself and is a natural performer, having grown up in a musical family in Hackney, he has sung, danced, rapped and DJ'd ...

109. James Bay

Soundtrack | The Space Between Us

Everything about James Bay comes from the heart, starting with his quivering, emotional singing on 2014's breakthrough power ballad "Hold Back the River." Raised in the English town of Hitchin, the singer/songwriter (born James Michael Bay in 1990) began learning guitar at age 11 before moving to ...

110. Zayn Malik

Soundtrack | Aladdin

Zayn Malik was born in Bradford, England, to Tricia (Brannan) and Yaser Malik, and is of Pakistani (father) and English-Irish (mother) descent. He had an early love for singing and performing, and at the age of 17 he competed in the television competition The X Factor. After judges Nicole ...

111. Fleur East

Soundtrack | Second Act

Fleur East is a British pop singer best-known for her appearance on the X Factor UK in 2014, in which she was the overall runner-up. During 2015, East was signed to Simon Cowell's record label and released her debut album which charted in the Top 20 of three countries, with the lead single, "Sax", ...

112. Kym Marsh

Actress | Coronation Street

Kym Marsh was born on June 13, 1976 in Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Coronation Street (1960), Downboy Cartoon and The Loss Adjuster (2020). She was previously married to Scott Ratcliff, Jamie Lomas and Jack Ryder.

113. Alex Parks

Self | Children in Need

Alex Parks was born on July 26, 1984 in Cornwall, England, UK.

114. Melanie Blatt

Soundtrack | Robots

Melanie Blatt was born on March 25, 1975 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Robots (2005), Dog Eat Dog (2001) and Honest (2000).

115. Peter Gabriel

Soundtrack | WALL·E

Peter Gabriel was educated at Charterhouse School, Surrey, England. He was the lead singer of leading progressive rock band Genesis from its inception until he left in 1975 for a successful solo career as a singer-songwriter, soundtrack composer and innovator in visual presentation of music, music ...

116. Corinne Bailey Rae

Soundtrack | He's Just Not That Into You

Corinne Bailey Rae was born on February 26, 1979 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. She is a composer and actress, known for He's Just Not That Into You (2009), Perfect Stranger (2007) and No Strings Attached (2011). She has been married to Steve Brown since 2013. They have two children. She ...

117. Professor Green

Soundtrack | Réparer les vivants

Professor Green is known for Heal the Living (2016), Waterloo Road (2006) and Are We Dead Yet (2019). He was previously married to Millie Mackintosh.

118. Julian Lennon

Actor | Leaving Las Vegas

Julian Lennon was born on April 8, 1963 in Liverpool, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) and Julian Lennon: Too Late for Goodbyes (1984).

119. James Morrison

Soundtrack | 27 Dresses

James Morrison was born on August 13, 1984 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for 27 Dresses (2008), He's Just Not That Into You (2009) and Made of Honor (2008). He was previously married to Gill Catchpole.

120. Ali Campbell

Soundtrack | Something Wild

Ali Campbell was born on February 15, 1959 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Something Wild (1986), Beautiful Creatures (2000) and I May Destroy You (2020). He has been married to Juliet Grace Worth since March 23, 2006. They have two children. He was previously married to ...

121. Paloma Faith

Soundtrack | Youth

Paloma Faith was born Paloma Faith Blomfield on July 21, 1981 in Hackney, London, England to Pamela "Pam" Oakes-Ash & Jose Ramon Blomfield.

Faith is known for her retro and eccentric style. The singer met her managers Jamie Binns and Christian Wåhlberg in 2007. Her debut album, Do You Want the Truth...

122. Louisa Johnson

Actress | Clean Bandit Feat. Louisa Johnson: Tears

Louisa Johnson was born on January 11, 1998 in Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Clean Bandit Feat. Louisa Johnson: Tears (2016), Jonas Blue & Louisa Johnson: Always Be There (2022) and Jonas Blue & Louisa Johnson: Always Be There (Acoustic Version) (2022).

123. Little Boots

Soundtrack | Jennifer's Body

Little Boots was born on May 4, 1984 in Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Jennifer's Body (2009), Perrier's Bounty (2009) and Shake (2014).

124. Anne-Marie

Soundtrack | Happiest Season

Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson is a singer and songwriter from England. She has been featured on several hit singles till date, including Clean Bandit's "Rockabye", "Friends", "Alarm" and "Ciao Adios". She first performed on the stage as a 12-year-old when she appeared in a West End production of '...

125. Rag'n'Bone Man

Soundtrack | Bright

Rag'n'Bone Man was born on January 29, 1985 in Uckfield, Wealden District of East Sussex, South East England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Bright (2017), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015) and Jack Ryan (2018).

126. Harry Styles

Actor | Dunkirk

Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1, 1994 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, the son of Anne Twist (née Selley) and Desmond "Des" Styles, who worked in finance. Harry made his acting debut in "Dunkirk." The critically acclaimed film topped the US box office in its first weekend and was ...

127. Louis Tomlinson

Actor | iCarly

Louis Tomlinson was born on December 24, 1991 in Doncaster, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for iCarly (2007), Unforgotten (2015) and One Direction: One Way or Another (2013).

128. Liam Payne

Soundtrack | Fifty Shades Freed

Liam was born in Wolverhampton, West Midland, England, UK to, parents, Geoff and Karen Payne. He has two older sisters, Nicola and Ruth. Liam was born three weeks early, and as a result he had a lot of health problems.Since age 6 Liam showed signs of musical talent but he had his heart set on ...

129. Dua Lipa

Soundtrack | Barbie

Dua Lipa is an English singer, songwriter, and model. Her musical career began at age 14, when she began covering songs by other artists on YouTube. In 2015, she was signed with Warner Music Group and released her first single soon after. In December 2016, a documentary about Lipa was commissioned ...

130. Calum Scott

Actor | Lost Frequencies Feat. Calum Scott: Where Are You Now

Calum Scott was born on October 12, 1988 in Kingston upon Hull, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott: Where Are You Now (2021), Stargirl (2020) and The Vampire Diaries (2009).

131. Florence Welch

Soundtrack | Cruella

Florence Welch was born on August 28, 1986 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Cruella (2021), Wonder Woman (2017) and Snow White and the Huntsman (2012).

132. Eric Clapton

Soundtrack | Lethal Weapon 3

Eric Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, on March 30, 1945. His real father was a Canadian pilot but he didn't find that out until he was 53. When he was 2 his mother felt she was unable to look after him, so Eric then went to live with his grandparents. When he was 14 he took up the ...

133. Bryan Ferry

Actor | Breakfast on Pluto

Son of a coal miner, Bryan Ferry cultivated his musical abilities while studying art at the University of Newcastle. In 1971, Ferry founded Roxy Music with, among others, composer and synthesizer player Brian Eno, who left in 1973. Ferry was Roxy's front man until its demise in 1983, but as Eno was...

134. Jimmy Nail

Actor | Crocodile Shoes

Jimmy Nail was born on March 16, 1954 in Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Crocodile Shoes (1994), Evita (1996) and Spender (1991).

135. Naughty Boy

Soundtrack | Vampire Academy

Naughty Boy was born on March 13, 1985 in the UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Vampire Academy (2014), Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith: La La La (2013) and What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022).

136. Seal

Soundtrack | Batman Forever

His Nigerian mother and Brazilian-born father were still studying when Seal was born. They were barely able to stay afloat with odd jobs. Shortly after his birth, Seal was sent to a foster family, where he grew up in sheltered conditions until he was four years old. In 1967, his mother Adebisi ...

137. Brian May

Soundtrack | Flash Gordon

Brian May is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential, innovative, technically gifted and recognisable guitarists in the history of rock. He is also a prolific songwriter, responsible for writing or co-writing many international hits with Queen. He was educated at Hampton Grammar School ...

138. Sonique

Actress | Sonique: It Feels So Good (Version 1)

Sonique was born on June 21, 1965 in Crouch End, London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Sonique: It Feels So Good (Version 1) (1998), S'Express: Nothing to Lose (1990) and Sonique: Sky (2000).

139. Holly Johnson

Soundtrack | Doomsday

Holly Johnson was born on February 9, 1960 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. He is an actor and composer.

140. Marc Almond

Soundtrack | White Bird in a Blizzard

Following his parents' divorce, the legendary Synth-pop/New Wave artist Marc Almond was accepted into a general art design course at Southport College, where he studied performance art. During his time at art college he did a series of performance theater pieces: the Andy Warhol inspired piece "...

141. Louise Redknapp

Actress | The Hot Potato

Louise was born on 4 November 1974 in Lewisham, London. Her full name is Louise Elizabeth Nurding but, after marrying long-time friend and football star Jamie Redknapp, she took his surname.

Louise started her music career very early after studying at the Italia Conti Stage School. While she was ...

142. Finley Quaye

Soundtrack | Deadpool

143. Leo Sayer

Soundtrack | Hardcore Henry

Leo Sayer was born on May 21, 1948 in Sussex, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Hardcore Henry (2015), Charlie's Angels (2000) and Slap Shot (1977). He has been married to Donatella Piccinetti since April 15, 2023. He was previously married to Janice Lisseter.

144. Barry Gibb

Soundtrack | Grease

If you were to try and summarize Barry Gibb's forty-five year career in the music industry in a single phrase you would probably come up with something such as "versatile". Barry Gibb continues to remain an important, relevant figure in the music industry due to his willingness to adapt his music, ...

145. Feargal Sharkey

Composer | Teenage Kicks: The Undertones

Feargal Sharkey was born on August 13, 1958 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Teenage Kicks: The Undertones (2001), Hittimittari (1984) and Insert Name Here (2016).

146. Phil Oakey

Soundtrack | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Born and bred in Sheffield, Phil co-founded the group The Human League in 1977. The groups first single "Being Boiled" was released in 1978 (but would have to wait 4 years before hitting the UK singles chart). October 1979 saw the release of their first album, "Reproduction", complete with a ...

147. Paul Young

Soundtrack | Sixteen Candles

Paul Young was born on January 17, 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sixteen Candles (1984), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) and Ruthless People (1986). He was previously married to Stacey Young.

148. Olivia Newton-John

Soundtrack | Grease

Olivia Newton-John was an English singer and actress who was born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. In 1954, her family relocated to Australia when her father was offered a job as the dean of a Presbyterian college in Melbourne. After winning a singing talent contest...

149. Kate Winslet

Actress | Titanic

Ask Kate Winslet what she likes about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. The British actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she's built an eclectic resume that runs the gamut...

150. M.I.A.

Soundtrack | Slumdog Millionaire

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born 18 July 1975), better known by her stage name M.I.A. (pronounced as distinct initials), is a British - Sri Lankan rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and activist. She is of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. Her stage name M.I.A. is wordplay on her name as well as ...

151. Kate Nash

Actress | GLOW

Kate Marie Nash is an English actress, musician, singer and songwriter.

Nash launched her music career in 2005. Her 2007 single "Foundations" became a hit and brought her to public attention in the UK. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, peaked at No. 1 in the UK and was a moderate international ...

152. Eliza Doolittle

Soundtrack | Chalet Girl

Eliza Doolittle was born on April 15, 1988 in Westminster, London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Chalet Girl (2011), The Great Train Robbery (2013) and Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015).

153. Des'ree

Soundtrack | Romeo + Juliet

Des'ree was born on November 30, 1968 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Romeo + Juliet (1996), Captain Marvel (2019) and Nothing to Lose (1997).

154. Cerys Matthews

Actress | Very Annie Mary

Cerys Matthews was born on April 11, 1969 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Very Annie Mary (2001), Looking for Alibrandi (2000) and L.A. Without a Map (1998). She was previously married to Seth Riddle.

155. Katy B

Soundtrack | The Sweeney

Katy B was born on May 8, 1989 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for The Sweeney (2012), Freestyle (2010) and Letterkenny (2016).

156. Van Morrison

Soundtrack | Belfast

Sir George Ivan Morrison OBE known professionally as Van Morrison, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose recording career spans six decades. He has won two Grammy Awards.

As a teenager in the late 1950s, he played a variety of instruments such as guitar, harmonica, ...

157. Edwyn Collins

Soundtrack | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Edwyn Collins was born on August 23, 1959 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and Empire Records (1995).

158. David Gray

Soundtrack | 15 Minutes

David Gray was born on June 13, 1968 in Manchester, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for 15 Minutes (2001), Ladder 49 (2004) and The Girl Next Door (2004). He has been married to Olivia since 1993. They have one child.

159. Joe Cocker

Soundtrack | Across the Universe

Joe Cocker was born on May 20, 1944 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Across the Universe (2007), The Bodyguard (1992) and Layer Cake (2004). He was married to Pam Baker. He died on December 22, 2014 in Crawford, Colorado, USA.

160. Donovan

Soundtrack | Children of Men

Donovan Philips Leitch was born May 10, 1946, in Glasgow, Scotland. Music was always part of his home life, with both traditional Scottish/Irish songs at family and local celebrations, and popular music through radio and live performances. When Donovan was ten his family moved south to England, ...

161. Romina Johnson

Self | Flava

Daughter of Wesley Johnson.

162. Rachel Stevens

Actress | S Club Seeing Double

Rachel was born 9 April 1978 in London. Rachel started drama school at the age of 5. At age 15, she was picked from 5000 people to win a modelling competition organised by "Just 17" magazine. She did some modelling work and she then went to the London School of Fashion to study the fashion business...

163. Shola Ama

Soundtrack | Shola Ama: You're the One I Love

Shola Ama was born on March 8, 1979 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Shola Ama: You're the One I Love (1997), Shola Ama: You Might Need Somebody (1997) and Reasonable Excuse (2008).

164. Billie Myers

Soundtrack | Down to You

Billie Myers was born on June 14, 1971 in Coventry, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Down to You (2000), So This Is Romance? (1997) and Bullfighter (2000).

165. Michelle Gayle

Actress | EastEnders

Michelle Gayle was born on February 2, 1971 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Grange Hill (1978) and Press Gang (1989). She was previously married to Mark Bright.

166. Badly Drawn Boy

Soundtrack | About a Boy

Bolton-born singer/songwriter (stagename: Badly Drawn Boy) recognised for his trademark tea cosy hats. Damon Gough's chance encounter with DJ Andy Votel in Manchester's Generation X bar brought about a meeting of minds that would launch independent record label Twisted Nerve (named after the Bryan ...

167. Jennifer Ellison

Actress | The Phantom of the Opera

Jennifer Ellison was born on May 30, 1983 in Liverpool, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Phantom of the Opera (2004), The Cottage (2008) and Hotel Babylon (2006). She has been married to Rob Tickle since October 10, 2009. They have three children.

168. Tom Walker

Soundtrack | A California Christmas

Tom Walker is known for A California Christmas (2020), Emergence (2019) and NCIS: Los Angeles (2009).

169. Lewis Capaldi

Soundtrack | Days Gone

Lewis Capaldi was born on October 7, 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Days Gone (2019), Magnum P.I. (2018) and Dog Years (2021).

170. Midge Ure

Soundtrack | Sing Street

Midge Ure was born on October 10, 1953 in Cambuslang, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sing Street (2016), Daddy's Home 2 (2017) and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015). He has been married to Sheridan Forbes since July 15, 2003. They have three children. He...

171. David Essex

Soundtrack | That'll Be the Day

David Essex was born on July 23, 1947 in Plaistow, London, England as David Albert Cook. He is an Singer, Performer and actor, for The Devil's Rejects (2005), That'll Be the Day (1973) and Stardust (1974). He has been married to Susan Hallam-Wright since September 20, 2010. He was previously ...

172. Jimmy Somerville

Soundtrack | Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Jimmy Somerville achieved fame in the summer of 1984 as the voice of Bronski Beat, whose single "Smalltown Boy" reached number three in the UK singles chart. The song was unusual at the time as its lyrics and music video directly addressed the issue of gay life and homophobic violence. Somerville ...

173. Billy Idol

Soundtrack | The Wedding Singer

Born William Michael Albert Broad in Middlesex, England, in 1955, the first child of Bill and Joan Broad. When he was 2, his father moved the family to Long Island, New York, in pursuit of the American dream. They returned 4 years later (now with a baby sister, Jane) to Dorking. America made a big ...

174. Elvis Costello

Soundtrack | Cold Mountain

Elvis Costello was born Declan Patrick MacManus in London, England and raised in Liverpool. The son of British band leader Ross McManus, Costello took his pseudonym from Elvis Presley and his father's stage name (Day Costello). He began performing professionally in 1969 and was a musician and/or ...

175. John Waite

Soundtrack | True Romance

John Waite was born on July 4, 1952 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for True Romance (1993), Tango & Cash (1989) and Days of Thunder (1990).

176. Cat Stevens

Soundtrack | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Cat Stevens was born on July 21, 1948 in London, England, UK. He is a music artist and composer, known for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Almost Famous (2000) and Rushmore (1998). He has been married to Fawzia Ali since September 9, 1979. They have five children.

177. Kenny Thomas

Composer | Rod Stewart & Helicopter Girl: Don't Come Around Here

Kenny Thomas is known for Rod Stewart & Helicopter Girl: Don't Come Around Here (2001), Hit Me Baby 1 More Time (2005) and Flashback: The History of UK Black Music (2016).

178. Shakin' Stevens

Soundtrack | Filth

Shakin' Stevens was born on March 4, 1948 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Filth (2013), Ashes to Ashes (2008) and Coronation Street (1960). He was previously married to Carole Dunn.

179. Steve Winwood

Actor | Blues Brothers 2000

Steve Winwood was born on May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), Flight of the Phoenix (2004) and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). He has been married to Eugenia Crafton since January 18, 1987. They ...

180. Passenger

Soundtrack | Per tutta la vita

Passenger is known for Per tutta la vita (2021), Jem and the Holograms (2015) and Tour de Force (2014).

181. Caron Wheeler

Soundtrack | Black Rain

Caron Wheeler was born on January 19, 1963 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Black Rain (1989), Mo' Money (1992) and Career Opportunities (1991).

182. Robert Palmer

Soundtrack | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Robert Palmer was born on January 19, 1949 in Batley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), True Romance (1993) and Lost in Space (1998). He was married to Shelly Putnam and Susan Eileen Thatcher. He died on September 26, 2003 ...

183. Jim Diamond

Soundtrack | Shaken Daddy Syndrome

Jim Diamond was born in Bridgeton in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland September 23rd 1953. He heard Otis Redding's version of 'My Girl' and decided he wanted to embark on a singing career. At the tender age of 15 he joined his first band 'The Jade' and gigged around Scotland. Following this he ...

184. John Parr

Soundtrack | St. Elmo's Fire

John Parr was born on November 18, 1954 in Manton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for St. Elmo's Fire (1985), The Running Man (1987) and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).

185. Peter Frampton

Soundtrack | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Peter Frampton was born on April 22, 1950 in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), Almost Famous (2000) and Dazed and Confused (1993). He has been married to Tina Elfers since January 13, 1996. They have one child. He was ...

186. Chris Rea

Soundtrack | Basic Instinct

He was born in Middlesborough to Irish and Italian parents in 1951. His first ambition was to be a journalist which ended when a college teacher tore up one of his essays after which he went to work in his father's ice cream factory. Away from music Chris' passion was for motor racing and Ferrari ...

187. Morrissey

Soundtrack | Shaun of the Dead

Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Davyhulme, Manchester, England, UK. At a very early age, he took an interest in writing. His top priority was poetry, though he would have his biography on James Dean, "James Dean Is Not Dead", published by his early 20s. His literary influences ranged from ...

188. Matt Monro

Soundtrack | The Italian Job

While doing his national service in the army in Hong Kong he fixed up his first radio show and ended up in the cells for returning late from leave the night before he was due to go on air, His C,O, was a fan and let him out under guard to go to the studios. Demobbed he worked as a long distance ...

189. Maxi Priest

Soundtrack | Speed 2: Cruise Control

Maxi Priest was born on June 10, 1961 in Lewisham, London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) and Jungle 2 Jungle (1997).

190. Sheena Easton

Soundtrack | For Your Eyes Only

Sheena Easton started off as a worldwide sensation in the music industry. Since then she has expanded to movies (All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996), Indecent Proposal (1993)), Broadway ("Man of La Mancha") and TV (Body Bag (1997), Highlander (1992), Gargoyles (1994), Jack's Place (1992), The Adventures...

191. Elkie Brooks

Soundtrack | The Deadly Bees

Elkie Brooks was born on February 25, 1946 in Salford, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Deadly Bees (1966), Masquerade (1974) and Finding Your Feet (2017). She has been married to Trevor Jordan since March 1, 1978. They have two children. She was previously married to Pete Gage.

192. Helen Shapiro

Soundtrack | Legend

Helen Shapiro was born on September 28, 1946 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Legend (2015), Seven Psychopaths (2012) and Ring-A-Ding Rhythm! (1962). She has been married to John Judd since August 31, 1988. She was previously married to Morris Gundlash and Duncan C. Weldon.

193. Toyah Willcox

Actress | Jubilee

Toyah has successfully combined acting and singing for 40 years to critical acclaim. This year The Telegraph called her "absolutely brilliant!" in her latest film role as Barbara in Steve Oram's Aaaaaaaah! (2015). She has a passion for independent film and experimentation, having been a muse of the...

194. Beverley Craven

Soundtrack | Coronation Street

Beverley Craven is a British singer-songwriter and pianist who achieved a relatively brief period of fame with her eponymous 1991 album, which reached number three and spent a year on the album chart, and its single "Promise Me", a beautiful love ballad which also reached number three, became an ...

195. Amy Macdonald

Actress | Still Game

Amy Macdonald was born on August 25, 1987 in Bishopbriggs, Scotland, UK. She is a music artist and actress, known for Still Game (2002), Kokowääh (2011) and Três Irmãs (2008).

196. Betty Boo

Soundtrack | Ali G Indahouse

Betty Boo was born on March 6, 1970 in Kensington, London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Ali G Indahouse (2002), Betty Boo: Where Are You Baby? (1990) and Career Opportunities (1991). She is married to Paul Toogood.

197. Donna Lewis

Soundtrack | Isn't It Romantic

Donna Lewis was born in Cardiff, Wales. She is an actor and platinum-selling musician/songwriter/producer best know for her international hit "I Love You Always Forever". She is known for her soundtrack appearances on Isn't It Romantic (2019), Anastasia (1997) and Simply Irresistible (1999). She is...

198. Nik Kershaw

Soundtrack | Source Code

Nik Kershaw was born on March 1, 1958 in Bristol, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Source Code (2011), Mute (2018) and Moon (2009). He has been married to Sarah Kershaw since 2009. They have one child. He was previously married to Sheri Kershaw.

199. Jax Jones

Soundtrack | Dirty Grandpa

Jax Jones is known for Dirty Grandpa (2016), The High Note (2020) and Date Night Live (2017).

200. Jack Savoretti

Soundtrack | Downsizing

Jack Savoretti was born on October 10, 1983 in Westminster, London, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Downsizing (2017), Days Gone (2019) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008).