People from Dudley
Archie Fisher (painter)
Archibald Joseph Charles Fisher (15 June 1896-7 November 1959) was an artist born in Dudley, England who was educated at the Royal College of Art, London who came to New Zealand to take up the p...
Archibald Joseph Charles Fisher (15 June 1896-7 November 1959) was an artist born in Dudley, England who was educated at the Royal College of Art, London who came to New Zealand to take up the p...
Bert Baverstock
Herbert "Bert" Baverstock (January 1883–1951) was an English footballer.
Herbert "Bert" Baverstock (January 1883–1951) was an English footballer.
Bert Bissell
Bert Bissell (9 January 1902 - 2 November 1998) was a mountain climber and peace campaigner.
Bert Bissell (9 January 1902 - 2 November 1998) was a mountain climber and peace campaigner.
Billy Dainty
William Hooper Frank John Dainty was a British comedian, dancer, physical comedian and pantomime and television star.
William Hooper Frank John Dainty was a British comedian, dancer, physical comedian and pantomime and television star.
Brett Williams (footballer)
Brett Williams (born 19 March 1968) is a retired English football defender.
Brett Williams (born 19 March 1968) is a retired English football defender.
Charles Coulson
Charles Alfred Coulson FRS was an applied mathematician, theoretical chemist and religious author.
Charles Alfred Coulson FRS was an applied mathematician, theoretical chemist and religious author.
Chris Westwood
Christopher John "Chris" Westwood (born 13 February 1977) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Wrexham.
Christopher John "Chris" Westwood (born 13 February 1977) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Wrexham.
Darren McDermott
Darren McDermott is an English middleweight boxer.
Darren McDermott is an English middleweight boxer.
David Banks (cricketer)
David Andrew Banks (born 11 January 1961) is a former English cricketer who played first-class and List A cricket for Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
David Andrew Banks (born 11 January 1961) is a former English cricketer who played first-class and List A cricket for Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
David Burrows (footballer)
David Burrows (born Dudley, 25 October 1968) is an English former footballer.
David Burrows (born Dudley, 25 October 1968) is an English former footballer.
David Thomson (footballer born 1847)
David Thomson (1847 – 14 September 1876) was a Welsh amateur footballer who helped found the Druids club and played for Wales in their first international match.
David Thomson (1847 – 14 September 1876) was a Welsh amateur footballer who helped found the Druids club and played for Wales in their first international match.
David Tristram
David Tristram (born 1957, Quarry Bank, UK) is an English comic playwright.
David Tristram (born 1957, Quarry Bank, UK) is an English comic playwright.
Dean Coleman
Dean Samuel Coleman (born 18 September 1985) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Blue Square Bet North side Worcester City.
Dean Samuel Coleman (born 18 September 1985) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Blue Square Bet North side Worcester City.
Dennis Stevens
Dennis Stevens (born 30 November 1933) is an English former footballer, born in Dudley, who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.
Dennis Stevens (born 30 November 1933) is an English former footballer, born in Dudley, who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.
Duncan Edwards
Duncan Edwards was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and the England national team.
Duncan Edwards was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and the England national team.
Ernest Dudley
Ernest Dudley (23 July 1908 – 1 February 2006) was an English actor, dramatist, novelist, journalist and screenwriter.
Ernest Dudley (23 July 1908 – 1 February 2006) was an English actor, dramatist, novelist, journalist and screenwriter.
Frank Adshead
Frank Hand Adshead was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Worcestershire in 1927.
Frank Hand Adshead was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Worcestershire in 1927.
Frank Hodgetts
Frank Hodgetts (born 30 September 1924 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England), is an English footballer who played as a winger in the Football League.
Frank Hodgetts (born 30 September 1924 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England), is an English footballer who played as a winger in the Football League.
Frank Wedge
Francis Edgar "Frank" Wedge (28 July 1876 - after 1898) was an English footballer.
Francis Edgar "Frank" Wedge (28 July 1876 - after 1898) was an English footballer.
George Thomson (footballer born 1854)
George Frederick Thomson (1854 – 15 May 1937) was a Welsh amateur footballer who helped found the Druids club and played for Wales in their first two international matches.
George Frederick Thomson (1854 – 15 May 1937) was a Welsh amateur footballer who helped found the Druids club and played for Wales in their first two international matches.
H. J. Round
Captain Henry Joseph Round was one of the early pioneers of radio and received 117 patents.
Captain Henry Joseph Round was one of the early pioneers of radio and received 117 patents.
Ian Messiter
Ian Cassan Messiter (2 April 1920 – 22 November 1999) was a BBC Radio producer and the creator of a number of panel games, including Just a Minute, and Many a Slip.
Ian Cassan Messiter (2 April 1920 – 22 November 1999) was a BBC Radio producer and the creator of a number of panel games, including Just a Minute, and Many a Slip.
Jack Higginson
Jack Higginson (1876 – after 1901) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.
Jack Higginson (1876 – after 1901) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.
Jas Mann
Jasbinder Singh "Jas" Mann is a British song-writer, musician, singer and record producer.
Jasbinder Singh "Jas" Mann is a British song-writer, musician, singer and record producer.
Jenny Tonge, Baroness Tonge
Jennifer Louise Tonge, Baroness Tonge (born Jennifer Louise Smith; 19 February 1941) is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Jennifer Louise Tonge, Baroness Tonge (born Jennifer Louise Smith; 19 February 1941) is a politician in the United Kingdom.
Joe Astley
John Emmanuel "Joe" Astley (April 1899 – October 1967) was an English footballer.
John Emmanuel "Joe" Astley (April 1899 – October 1967) was an English footballer.
Joe Smith (footballer born 1889)
Joseph "Joe" Smith (25 June 1889 – 11 August 1971) was an English professional football player and manager.
Joseph "Joe" Smith (25 June 1889 – 11 August 1971) was an English professional football player and manager.
Joe Smith (footballer born 1890)
Joseph "Joe" Smith (17 April 1890 – 9 June 1956) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back.
Joseph "Joe" Smith (17 April 1890 – 9 June 1956) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back.
John Badley (surgeon)
John Badley, F.R.C.S. (July 23, 1783 - April 16, 1870) student of John Abernethy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
John Badley, F.R.C.S. (July 23, 1783 - April 16, 1870) student of John Abernethy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
John Berryman (VC)
John Berryman was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Berryman was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
John Blackburn (politician)
John Graham Blackburn (2 September 1933 – 12 October 1994) was a Conservative member of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
John Graham Blackburn (2 September 1933 – 12 October 1994) was a Conservative member of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
John Coulson
John Metcalfe Coulson, born 13 December 1910 in Dudley, died 6 January 1990, was a British chemical engineering academic particularly known for co-writing a textbook on chemical engineering with...
John Metcalfe Coulson, born 13 December 1910 in Dudley, died 6 January 1990, was a British chemical engineering academic particularly known for co-writing a textbook on chemical engineering with...
John de Sutton V
Sir John de Sutton V (c.
Sir John de Sutton V (c.
John Haden Badley
John Haden Badley (21 February 1865 – 6 March 1967), author, educator, and founder of Bedales School, which claims to have become the first coeducational public boarding school in England...
John Haden Badley (21 February 1865 – 6 March 1967), author, educator, and founder of Bedales School, which claims to have become the first coeducational public boarding school in England...
John Harrison (politician)
John Harrison was the mayor of North Tyneside in England between 2005 and 2009.
John Harrison was the mayor of North Tyneside in England between 2005 and 2009.
John Johnson (musician)
John Johnson (born David William Jones in 1945) is a musician (trombone,guitar, percussions), born 21 January 1964 in Dudley, Worcestershire, England.
John Johnson (born David William Jones in 1945) is a musician (trombone,guitar, percussions), born 21 January 1964 in Dudley, Worcestershire, England.
John Pearson (footballer born 1896)
John Cecil Pearson (14 March 1896 – 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.
John Cecil Pearson (14 March 1896 – 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.
John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley
John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley, KG (25 December 1400 – 30 September 1487) was an English nobleman.
John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley, KG (25 December 1400 – 30 September 1487) was an English nobleman.
John Sutton, 3rd Baron Dudley
John Sutton, 3rd Baron Dudley, commonly known as Lord Quondam, was the eldest son and heir of Sir Edward Sutton, 2nd Baron Dudley and his wife Lady Cicely Sutton, a descendant of Edward II...
John Sutton, 3rd Baron Dudley, commonly known as Lord Quondam, was the eldest son and heir of Sir Edward Sutton, 2nd Baron Dudley and his wife Lady Cicely Sutton, a descendant of Edward II...
John Weston (footballer)
John Matthew Weston (19 October 1900 – 1984) was an English professional association football player who played as a winger.
John Matthew Weston (19 October 1900 – 1984) was an English professional association football player who played as a winger.
Ken Price (footballer)
Kenneth Gordon "Ken" Price (born Dudley, 26 February 1954) is an English former football (soccer) player.
Kenneth Gordon "Ken" Price (born Dudley, 26 February 1954) is an English former football (soccer) player.
Lenny Henry
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, CBE is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, CBE is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.
Luke Tilt
Luke Graham Tilt (born June 18, 1988 in Dudley, West Midlands) was an English professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
Luke Graham Tilt (born June 18, 1988 in Dudley, West Midlands) was an English professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
Maria Catalano
Maria Catalano (born 27 February 1982) is a female English snooker player.
Maria Catalano (born 27 February 1982) is a female English snooker player.
Martin Butler
Martin Neil Butler (born 15 September 1974 in Dudley, West Midlands) is a former English footballer who played as a striker between 1993 and 2009.
Martin Neil Butler (born 15 September 1974 in Dudley, West Midlands) is a former English footballer who played as a striker between 1993 and 2009.
Martin Dunn
Martin Dunn (born 26 January 1955) is a British newspaper editor.
Martin Dunn (born 26 January 1955) is a British newspaper editor.
Maurice Wilkes
Sir Maurice Vincent Wilkes FRS, FREng, DFBCS (26 June 1913 – 29 November 2010) was a British computer scientist credited with several important developments in computing.
Sir Maurice Vincent Wilkes FRS, FREng, DFBCS (26 June 1913 – 29 November 2010) was a British computer scientist credited with several important developments in computing.
Neil Sproston
Neil Robert Sproston (born 20 November 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City.
Neil Robert Sproston (born 20 November 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City.
Phil Parkes (footballer born 1950)
Philip Benjamin Neil Frederick "Phil" Parkes (born 8 August 1950, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England) is a former football goalkeeper.
Philip Benjamin Neil Frederick "Phil" Parkes (born 8 August 1950, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England) is a former football goalkeeper.
Richard Forsyth
Richard Forsyth is an English footballer who played as a midfielder.
Richard Forsyth is an English footballer who played as a midfielder.
Richard Scott (footballer)
Richard Paul Scott is an English professional footballer who made more than 200 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town and Peterborough United.
Richard Paul Scott is an English professional footballer who made more than 200 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town and Peterborough United.
Rob Hawthorne
Rob Hawthorne is a football commentator currently working for Sky Sports.
Rob Hawthorne is a football commentator currently working for Sky Sports.
Robert Norton
Robert Norton is a British professional boxer who competes in the cruiserweight division.
Robert Norton is a British professional boxer who competes in the cruiserweight division.
Robert Sawyers
Robert Sawyers (born 20 November 1978) in Dudley, England, is a retired English professional footballer who played as a defender for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Barnet in the Football League.
Robert Sawyers (born 20 November 1978) in Dudley, England, is a retired English professional footballer who played as a defender for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Barnet in the Football League.
Roger Cashmore
Roger John Cashmore CMG (born 22 August 1944) is Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford and Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford.
Roger John Cashmore CMG (born 22 August 1944) is Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford and Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford.
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce, nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player.
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce, nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player.
Shafiq Rasul
Shafiq Rasul (born April 15, 1977, in Dudley, West Midlands, England) is best known for being a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay by the United States, which treated him an unlawful combatant.
Shafiq Rasul (born April 15, 1977, in Dudley, West Midlands, England) is best known for being a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay by the United States, which treated him an unlawful combatant.
Susan Price
Susan Price, born 1955 in Dudley in the West Midlands, is an award-winning English writer of novels for young adults.
Susan Price, born 1955 in Dudley in the West Midlands, is an award-winning English writer of novels for young adults.
Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips (18 October 1770 - 20 April 1845) was a leading English portrait and subject painter.
Thomas Phillips (18 October 1770 - 20 April 1845) was a leading English portrait and subject painter.
Thomas William Booker-Blakemore
Thomas William Booker-Blakemore, MP, was an industrialist, landowner, and politician.
Thomas William Booker-Blakemore, MP, was an industrialist, landowner, and politician.
Thomas Winwood
Thomas Lawson Winwood (7 February 1910 - 23 September 1996) was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and very occasional right arm medium-pace bowler who played 18 times for Worcestershi...
Thomas Lawson Winwood (7 February 1910 - 23 September 1996) was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and very occasional right arm medium-pace bowler who played 18 times for Worcestershi...
Tom Evans (footballer born 1896)
Thomas Eli "Tom" Evans (February 1896 – after 1926) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Thomas Eli "Tom" Evans (February 1896 – after 1926) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Tom Grosvenor
Arthur Thomas "Tom" Grosvenor (22 November 1908 – 31 October 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside right.
Arthur Thomas "Tom" Grosvenor (22 November 1908 – 31 October 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside right.
William Ball (footballer)
William Ball (9 April 1886 – 30 September 1942) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back.
William Ball (9 April 1886 – 30 September 1942) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back.
William Charles Angliss
Sir William Charles Angliss (29 January 1865 – 15 June 1957) was a butcher, pastoralist, pioneer meat exporter, businessman, politician and philanthropist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sir William Charles Angliss (29 January 1865 – 15 June 1957) was a butcher, pastoralist, pioneer meat exporter, businessman, politician and philanthropist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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