Whether it’s cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing, or acting royalty Sir Ian McKellen, Lancashire’s famous sons and daughters have made their mark far and wide.
And it’s not just household names – our list includes soap stars like Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson, plus a few you may have forgotten started out right here in the Red Rose county.
Take a look at 100 of Lancashire’s most famous celebrities – how many do you recognise?
65. Joseph Delaney
The late Joseph Henry Delaney from Preston was an English author best known for his children's dark fantasy series, Spook's, inspired by the folklore, history and geography of Lancashire. The series has been published in 30 countries, achieving sales of over 4.5 million copies. Photo: Getty
66. Clarke Carlise
Clarke James Carlisle, 44, from Preston, is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender and was chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association. Born in Preston, he began playing football at a young age, taking inspiration from his father who played semi-professionally. Photo: Getty
67. Phil Jones
Philip Anthony Jones, 32, from Preston, is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He most known for his times at Manchester United. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels. Photo: Getty
68. Jane Horrocks
Barbara Jane Horrocks, 60, from Rawtenstall, is a British actress. She portrayed the roles of Bubble and Katy Grin in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Photo: Mark Milan