Birmingham boasts some seriously talented exports, from movie stars, and musicians to even a Nobel peace prize winner.
If you went to the same school as one of Brum’s celebrity alumni, then you’ll definitely have grown up hearing stories about them.
Schools across the region are deservingly proud of their famous alumni, who have gone on to achieve highly after their time in education.
We’re taking a look at the famous ex-students, and which Birmingham schools they studied at - before making it big!
9. Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett is a comedian and presenter, best known for his recurring appearances on various panel TV shows, including Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, and 8 Out of 10 Cats. As a Comedian his life growing up in Birmingham is a prominent topic of many of his jokes, and stories. His popularity as a comedian and presenter has definitely skyrocketed, over the last 10 years, as his quirky personality has led him to lead many shows from,’The Great British Sewing Bee' and ‘Travel Man: 48 Hours in…’, to ‘Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.’ Lycett was born in Hall Green, Birmingham, and attended King Edward VI Five Ways grammar school. He then went on to study Drama and English at University, and has since chosen to remain in his hometown - Brum. | Getty Images