15 famous people you had no idea were from Leeds:15 famous people you had no idea were from Leeds:
15 famous people you had no idea were from Leeds:

15 famous people you had no idea were from Leeds

By Rebecca Marano
Published 30th Sep 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 30th Sep 2020, 09:04 BST
Bridget Jones, Harry Potter and Stranger Things - Leeds is home to many famous faces but some of them may surprise you.

From pop royalty to real life royalty, here are 15 famous figures who were born in Leeds:

Vic Reeves was actually born James Roderick Moir in Leeds in 1959. He moved to Darlington when he was five. He is best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer as Vic and Bob.

1. Vic Reeves

Vic Reeves was actually born James Roderick Moir in Leeds in 1959. He moved to Darlington when he was five. He is best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer as Vic and Bob. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire

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John Simm (left) is best known for playing everyone's favourite time travelling detective Sam Tyler in Life on Mars. He was born in Leeds in 1970 but moved around the North West with his family throughout his childhood.

2. John Simm

John Simm (left) is best known for playing everyone's favourite time travelling detective Sam Tyler in Life on Mars. He was born in Leeds in 1970 but moved around the North West with his family throughout his childhood. Photo: Neil Jones/PA Photos