Ann Jellicoe - Actor, theatre director and playwright known for "pushing the envelope" of the stage play, devising new forms which challenge and delight audiences.
Bob Mortimer - The comedian and actor, who is best known for his double act with Vic Reeves is from Middlesbrough. He attended Acklam High School on the site of Acklam Hall.
Christopher Quinten - Born Christopher Bell in Middlesbrough, he is best known for his role as Brian Tilsley on Coronation Street, which he played from 1978 to 1989.
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Dave Morris - A music hall comedian born in Middlesbrough in 1896. He also appeared on radio series "Club Night" and television series "The Artful Dodger."
Elizabeth Carling - The English actress, known as Liz, is best known for her performances in Boon, Goodnight Sweetheart, Barbara, and Casualty also played Barbara Clough, the wife of Brian Clough in 'The Damned United.'
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Gerard Kearns - Eston-born actor Gerard is best known for his role as Ian Gallagher in the Channel 4 TV series Shameless.
Jamie Parker - Actor and singer who originated the role of Scripps in Alan Bennett's play "The History Boys," performing the role in London, on Broadway, Sydney, Wellington, Hong Kong and in film, who also appeared in the hugely successful war thriller film Valkyrie alongside Tom Cruise and Kenneth Brannagh. Most recently he can be seen at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Jerry Desmonde - Born James Robert Sadler in Middlesbrough, stage musical, film, and television actor best known as the straight man to Norman Wisdom. He is sometimes credited as Jerry Desmond.
Jessica Robinson - Rising British musical theatre talent, who was a top 5 finalist in the BBC reality talent show "Over the Rainbow." Andrew Lloyd Webber, called her "wonderful and quirky, a real star in the making."
Kevin Connelly - Impressionist and comedian known for his role on the BBC's 'Dead Ringers.'
Kirsten O'Brien - Television presenter and stand-up comic who presents SMart. She also presented Smile and Totally Doctor Who alongside Barney Harwood on CBBC.
Lewis Bradley - British musical theatre actor, who came third place in the BBC reality talent show "Any Dream Will Do." He was chosen by Andrew Lloyd Webber to understudy the part of Joseph.
Monica Dolan - Actress from television and stage including television's Agatha Christie's Poirot, Dalziel and Pascoe, Tipping the Velvet and Judge John Deed and stage productions including King Lear & The Seagull both with Sir Ian McKellen.
Paul Daniels - Paul Daniels is one of the most exciting and accomplished magicians in the world. His series The Paul Daniels Magic Show, ran on the BBC from 1979 to 1994.
Pete Firman - Known for his outrageous magic mixed with comedy this magician, TV star and now author was born in Middlesbrough.
Preeti Desai - This model and actress, born in Middlesbrough, was Miss Great Britain 2006. She is an alum of St. Augustine RC Primary School in Coulby Newham, Nunthorpe Secondary school and Middlesbrough College.
Roy Chubby Brown - The stand-up comic was born in Grangetown. He visits often performing his comedy at the spectacular Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Sarah Preston - English actress who is best known for playing Karen Newburn in Holby City, Celia Cobb in Doctors, and Amanda Parry in EastEnders.
Thelma Barlow - Actress and writer, most famous for her roles as Mavis Wilton in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street and as Dolly Bellfield in the sitcom dinnerladies.
Wendy Richard - Born and brought up in the Corporation Hotel, opposite Middlesbrough Town Hall, she was destined to be a star. Her famous roles include Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served? and Pauline Fowler in Eastenders.