From actors to musicians, these 21 schools, colleges and universities boast an impressive alumni
Famous faces such as Ozzy Osbourne, Julie Walters and Jeff Lynne are just three household names to have emerged from Birmingham.
When it comes to showbiz, the city has gifted the world many well-known actors and musicians. It must be a proud moment for Birmingham’s schools when one of their former alumni makes it on the world stage.
With this in mind, we’ve picked out the most famous alumni from 10 schools, colleges and universities in and around Nottingham.
See if any famous faces attended the same school as you:
1. Jasper Carrott
Brummie legend Carrott was educated at Acocks Green Primary School and Moseley Grammar School. He worked as a trainee buyer at a city centre department store the Beehive, with schoolmate and ELO member Bev Bevan Photo: Victoria Theatre
2. Kit Harington
Kit was born in the capital but grew up in Worcestershire. Before becoming Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, he attended Worcester Sixth Form College, where he studied Drama and Theatre | Getty Images,
3. J. R. R. Tolkien
The author of the The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings lived in Kings Heath as a child and attended King Edward's School, Birmingham, and later St Philip's School | PA
4. Ozzy Osbourne
The Prince of Darkness - probably the most famous person to come from Birmingham - grew up in Aston. As a youngster, he went to Prince Albert Junior & Infant School on Albert Street. Photo: Martyn Goodacre