Birmingham boasts some seriously talented exports, from movie stars and musicians to world class football players.
With the likes of ELO, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Brum has produced many top artists over the years.
The city is known for being the birth of heavy metal, thanks to Ozzy and Sabbath, but there are numerous celebrities that come from the Second City.
From rock stars and actors, to writers and footballers, Birmingham is the birthplace of some of the biggest names across the UK and the world.
We’ve decided to take a look at Birmingham’s most famous people and where they grew up and what schools they attended.
Let’s take a look:

17. Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones grew up in Bournville. After Kings Norton Girls' School, the actor attended King Edward VI Handsworth School | Getty Images

18. James Phelps
Phelps was born in the Sutton Coldfield. Growing up, James and his brother attended Little Sutton Primary School and the Arthur Terry Secondary School. | Getty

19. Oliver Phelps.
Oliver attended Little Sutton Primary School and the Arthur Terry Secondary School. | Getty Images

20. Lee Carsley
The former England interim manager Lee Carsley was also born in Birmingham. He grew up in Sheldon in east Birmingham and attended Cockshut Hill Secondary School in nearby Yardley Photo: Nick Potts


