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This is a list of notable Greek Britons, ordered by surname within section.

Sir Alec Issigonis, (1906-1988), designer of cars and creator of the Austin Mini
Sophia Kokosalaki, (*1972), fashion designer

James Alexandrou, actor playing Martin Fowler in EastEnders
Michael Angelis, actor and narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
Angela Bowie, (* 1950), model, actress, musician
George Coulouris, (1903-1989), actor
Matt Di Angelo
Stephanie Leonidas, actress
Gerard Monaco
Peter Polycarpou, actor best known for playing 'Chris' in BBC's Birds of a Feather
Cleo Rocos, actress and TV personality
Anna Savva
Holly Samos, (*1971), Radio DJ
Alex Zane, stand-up comedian, MTV UK presenter and XFM DJ.

Gilbert Biberian
Al Bowlly,(1899-1941), vocalist
Tina Charles, disco singer
Barry Evangeli, music producer for such artists as Gloria Gaynor
Mick Karn, (*1958), bassist for Japan and solo musician
Alexis Korner, (1928-1984), the father of British rhythm and blues
Kristian Leontiou, singer
George Melachrino, composer - conductor
Cat Stevens, (*1948), born Stephen Demetre Georgiou, musician; new name: Yusuf Islam

Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis, United Kingdom Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Janet Paraskeva, administrator who was appointed as the First Civil Service Commissioner
Norman St.John-Stevas, politician

Paul(Kyriakos) Kyriacou, served as Mayor of Southwark, he became the youngest ever Mayor in the History of Southwark in 2006/7 aged 33 years.

Andy Kyriacou (born 4 January 1983 in Liverpool) is a rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for the Saracens.

Nicholas Alamanos, Greek rugby player
Jason Koumas, professional footballer playing for Premier League side Wigan Athletic

Christopher S.Anastasi
Constantine Cavafy, (1863-1933), poet, Greek descent, Egyptian-born, naturalised British citizen
Caryl Churchill, writer (Greek grandmother)
Panos Karnezis, (*1967), author
Linda Papadopoulos, psychologist
Stel Pavlou, (*1970), Author and Screenwriter

King Constantine, (*1940), formerly Constantine II, King of the Hellenes
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, (*1921), the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark
Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent - (1906-1968), the wife of Prince George, Duke of Kent

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 Image:Heart_Full_of_Soul_Cover.jpg|[[Antony Costa]], (*1981), musician, [[Blue (boy band)|Blue]]
 Image:George_Michael_at_Antwerp_(BRAVO).jpg|*[[George Michael]], (*1963), born Georgios Kyriakos Panayiotou, musician
+Image:Alex_Kapranos_by_Robert_Hardy.jpg|[[Alex Kapranos]], (*1972), lead singer of [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]]
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 *[[Tina Charles]], disco singer
 *[[Barry Evangeli]], music producer for such artists as [[Gloria Gaynor]]
-*[[Alex Kapranos]], (*1972), lead singer of [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]]
 *[[Mick Karn]], (*1958), bassist for [[Japan (band)|Japan]] and solo musician
 *[[Alexis Korner]], (1928-1984), the father of British rhythm and blues