Birmingham-born actress and writer Julie Walters, pictured on December 12 1984. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Julie grew up in Edgbaston before starring in big films such as Educating Rita and Harry Potterplaceholder image
Birmingham-born actress and writer Julie Walters, pictured on December 12 1984. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Julie grew up in Edgbaston before starring in big films such as Educating Rita and Harry Potter | Getty Images

Birmingham celebrities back in time: 18 pictures of Brummie celebrities when they were young

From Ozzy to Julie Walters - here are 24 pictures of some of Birmingham's biggest celebrities in their younger days

To say Birmingham has produced its fair share of talent over the years would be an understatement.

The city has a rich history of being a creative spot which has meant that some of the finest bands and musicians that the country has produced. There are also many brilliant comedians and actors who were born and bred in Birmingham.

It's fair to say Birmingham has had its fair share of famous faces over the years.

Here's a look back at some of these Birmingham celebrities at the beginning of their career and throughout it as they have become familiar household names.

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