Notable People
From ManxWiki
The Island has its fair share of connections with current and historic Notable People .
- Well known residents who are yet to hit the world stage can be found on a seperate page for Local People.
Key
- (B) Born
- (M) Moved to (purchased/rented property)
- (V) Visited
Current Status
- (R) Currently resident (or with home here if working away)
- (L) Moved Away
- (D) Deceased
Contents |
Music
- The Bee Gees (3B,3L,1R,1D)
- Andy Kershaw (M,L) DJ.
- Chris Norman Soft rock singer of the band Smokie.
- William Henry Gill (D) Wrote the National Anthem
- Rick Wakeman Musician
Art and Design
- Archibald Knox (D) Arts and Crafts designer.
- Paul Lewthwaite Sculptor.
Sport
- Mark Cavendish (B,R) Cyclist.
- Zoe Gillings (B,R) Snowboarder
- James Toseland (M,R) World Superbike Champion and MotoGP Rider
- Neil Hodgson (R) 2003 Superbike and World Superbike Champion.
- Nigel Mansell (M,L) 1992 Formula One and 1993 Indy Car World Champion
- Steve Hislop (M,D) Former motorcycle world champion
- Tom Sheard (B,D) First Manxman to win the Isle of Man TT races
Politics
- Charles Kerruish (B) The first Manxman to become head of IOM Government.
- Illiam Dhone (B,D) led an uprising against English rule over the island and was executed in 1663.
Literature
- Nigel Kneale Seminal science fiction and horror screenwriter.
- George MacDonald Fraser Author
- Hall Caine (M,D) Novelist, playwright and reluctant MHK
Stage, Film and TV
- Samantha Barks (B,L/R) BBC Talent show and Co-Star in UK Tour of Cabaret.
- Sir Norman Wisdom (M,R) Comedian and actor.
- John Rhys Davies (M) Actor.
- Jeremy Clarkson (M,R) Journalist and broadcaster.
- Arthur James Caley (B,L,D) The Sulby Giant.
- Nina Wakeman Former model.
Industry
- Peter Bruce Inventor of the Bruce Anchor
Military
- Arthur James Allen (B,D) Dunkirk Hero
- Captain John Quilliam (B,D)First Lieutenant under Lord Nelson
