Birmingham has produced many fine actors who have went on to have phenomenal careers and become household names.
Everyone has a tale to tell, and many actors are proud to speak about the neighbourhoods which they were raised in with some developing a love for acting during their years at school.
Here are 24 actors who were born and raised in different areas of Brum.
13. Allison Hammond
Primarily known as a presenter and reporter on ITV’s This Morning (2002–present), Hammond has appeared on reality shows such as I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, but also acted. She played herself as a TV reporter in Christmas Lights opposite Robson Green | sainsburys
14. Lauren Crace (far left)
Crace was born in Birmingham. She has an older brother, Thomas, born 1981. She attended Swanshurst School in Billesley. She is known for her portrayal of Danielle Jones in the EastEnders
15. Martha Howe-Douglas
Howe-Douglas starred in the TV series Horrible Histories. She also starred in and co-created Yonderland and Ghosts. She also played receptionist Donna Parmar in the BBC One daytime soap Doctors. Born in Moseley | Getty