Liverpool Actors
From Oscar winners to beloved TV stars, Liverpool has produced some of Britain's greatest acting talents for over a century.
Legendary Talents
Oscar winners and theatrical giants from Merseyside.
Rex Harrison
1908-1990Born: Huyton
One of the greatest stage and screen actors of the 20th century. His Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady became iconic.
Dame Patricia Routledge
1929-presentBorn: Birkenhead
Best known as Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances', she is also a celebrated stage actress and singer.
Glenda Jackson
1936-2023Born: Birkenhead
One of only four actors to win two Best Actress Oscars. Later served 23 years as a Labour MP.
Tom Baker
1934-presentBorn: Liverpool
The definitive Doctor Who for many fans, his seven-year tenure remains the longest in the classic series.
Contemporary Stars
Today's generation carrying the torch.
Stephen Graham
Kirkby
Known for: This Is England, Line of Duty, Boardwalk Empire, The Irishman
BAFTA TV Award winner
Jodie Comer
Liverpool
Known for: Killing Eve, Free Guy, The Last Duel, Prima Facie
Emmy, BAFTA, and Tony Award winner
Kim Cattrall
Mossley Hill
Known for: Sex and the City, Queer as Folk, Filthy Rich
Four Golden Globe nominations
Jason Isaacs
Liverpool
Known for: Harry Potter series, The OA, Star Trek: Discovery
Saturn Award winner
Celia Imrie
Guildford (Merseyside family connections)
Known for: Calendar Girls, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Victoria & Abdul
BAFTA nominated
David Morrissey
Kensington, Liverpool
Known for: The Walking Dead, Britannia, The Missing
RTS Award winner
Tina Malone
Liverpool
Known for: Shameless, Brookside, Queer as Folk
British Soap Awards
Sue Johnston
Warrington
Known for: The Royle Family, Brookside, Coronation Street
Two-time BAFTA winner
Theatre Heritage
The stages that nurtured Liverpool's acting talent.
Liverpool Playhouse
Est. 1866One of Britain's oldest repertory theatres, nurturing generations of talent
Liverpool Everyman
Est. 1964RIBA Stirling Prize-winning building, famous for launching careers
Liverpool Empire
Est. 1925Largest two-tier auditorium in Britain, hosting West End tours
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Est. 2022Prescot's new Elizabethan-style theatre celebrating the town's theatrical history
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