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Location of the London Borough of Harrow within Greater London Among those who were born in the London Borough of Harrow , or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order, within category) :
Notable residents Academia and research Arts and entertainment Peter André , singer and entertainer, born in HarrowGeorge Arthurs , songwriter and author, lived and died in HarrowDavid Baddiel , lives in Hatch EndRonnie Barker , comedian, lived in Pinner before moving to Oxfordshire Ginger Baker , drummer of Cream, lived on Harrow on the HillJames Blunt , singer, educated at Harrow School Lord Byron , poet, educated at Harrow School , 1801–05Todd Carty , actor and director, best known for his roles in Grange Hill EastEnders Kenneth Connor , Carry On Brian Cookman , musician, artist and Tai-Chi expertBarry Cryer , comedy writer and author, lives in PinnerBenedict Cumberbatch , actor, educated at Harrow School Leslie Davenport , artist and teacherAlan Dedicoat , 'Voice of the Balls' and BBC Radio 2 newsreader, lives in HarrowAlan Donohoe , singer of The Rakes Ian Dury , musician, of Ian Dury and the Blockheads , born in Harrow WealdLoick Essien , singerTom Fletcher , singer/guitarist with McFly , born in HarrowCarrie Hope Fletcher , actress, singer, author and Vlogger born in HarrowMichelle Gayle , actress and singer, lives in Harrow-on-the-HillW. S. Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, lived and died at Grim's Dyke in Harrow Weald Anna Georgette Gilford a.k.a. Honey G , a finalist on the thirteenth series of The X Factor Blake Harrison , actor, lives in StanmoreGavin Harrison , musician, drummer of Porcupine Tree and King Crimson Billy Idol , singer, born in StanmoreGregory Isaacs , reggae singer, lived and died in Harrow Weald in later lifeSir Elton John , musician, brought up in Pinner Hill RoadDavid Jones , artist and poet, lived in Harrow in later life and died thereMartin Kemp , part of Spandau Ballet , lived in Pinner whilst working on EastEnders Mark Lamarr , moved from Swindon to Harrow in his late teensSimon Le Bon , lead singer of Duran Duran , brought up in North HarrowRobin Leach , Harrow born and raised American television personality, former entertainment reporter for Entertainment Tonight Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Matt Lucas , comedian, born in StanmoreRoyston Maldoom , world-famous choreographer, born in HarrowLinsey Dawn McKenzie , modelPeter Melvin , architectRoger Moore , actor, famous for his role as James Bond and Simon Templar in The Saint Stanmore Kate Nash , singer and musicianDev Patel , actor, stars in Skins Slumdog Millionaire Stuart Pearce , football hardman and current England national Under 21 manager, played for Wealdstone FC 1978-83Geoffrey Perkins , TV producer, alumnus of Harrow County and lived in Barn Crescent, StanmoreCourtney Pine , jazz musicianMarco Pirroni , musician, guitarist for Adam and the Ants Nina Rajarani MBE, founder of Srishti Dance and winner of The Place Prize in 2006Johnny Robinson , finalist on the eighth series of The X Factor Pam St. Clement , actress who played Pat Evans in EastEnders Jay Sean , raised in North HarrowJamie Stewart , musician and former bassist for The Cult David Suchet , actor, lived in PinnerMelissa Suffield , actress who played Lucy Beale in EastEnders Screaming Lord Sutch , musician and leader of The Monster Raving Loony Party , lived and died in HarrowFaye Tozer , singer from Steps , lived in HarrowDave Vanian , lead singer of The Damned Mike Vernon , record producer, Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton , born in HarrowJohn Wardley , concept designer and developer of theme parks, born in HarrowMolly Weir , Scottish comedy actress, lived in Pinner until her deathVivienne Westwood , Dame Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave into the mainstream, moved to Harrow aged 17Barbara Windsor , known for roles in the Carry On films and Eastenders , lives in StanmoreRichard Wright , keyboard player and songwriter with Pink Floyd , early years in Hatch EndRoger Glover , bassist with Deep Purple and musician Harvey Shield went to Harrow County School.Business and finance Engineering and technology Journalism and the media George Alagiah , BBC newsreader and journalist, lives in Harrow WealdClive Anderson , lawyer and chat show host, was schooled at then Harrow County Grammar SchoolMrs Beeton , first celebrity cook, lived on Uxbridge Road, Hatch EndJoe Colquhoun , comics writer, Charley's WarDaniel Finkelstein , comment Editor of the Times newspaperBob Holness , television presenter, lived in PinnerClaire Rayner , journalist and agony aunt, lived at Harrow on the HillHeath Robinson , cartoonist, lived in Pinner[1] Kay Burley , Sky News presenter and journalist lives on Harrow on the Hill, near Harrow SchoolLiterature Military Douglas Arthur Davies , World War I flying ace with No. 150 Squadron RAF Charles Garforth , 15th Hussars , VC , educated in HarrowTheodore Hardy , Army Chaplains' Department , VC , educated in Hatch EndLeefe Robinson , RFC , VC , buried in All Saints' Churchyard, Harrow Weald graveyard at Brockhurst Corner opposite a restaurant bearing his namePolitics and government Diane Abbott , politician, grew up in HarrowWinston Churchill , British Prime Minister, attended Harrow School beginning 1888Sir Oswald Mosley , local MP in the 1920sJawaharlal Nehru , first Prime Minister of India, educated at Harrow School Horatia Nelson , illegitimate daughter of Lord Horiatio Nelson ; lived, died and is buried in PinnerMarmaduke Pickthall , convert to Islam , notable for translating the Qur'an into EnglishMichael Portillo , Defence Minister in Margaret Thatcher's cabinet, attended Harrow County Grammar SchoolMerlyn Rees , Welsh politician, taught in Harrow Weald Grammar School and lived in Hatch EndLord Sutch , eccentric politician and musician, lived and died in South Harrow (see also Arts, above)Sport Alexis Sánchez , lived in StanmoreSir Roger Bannister , runner and neurologistAkaash Bhatia , boxerSyd Brown , Middlesex opening bat in County Championship winning team, educated at Headstone (Now Nower Hill High) SchoolByron Bubb international footballerCiaran Clark , Aston Villa FC defenderAngus Fraser , England cricketerBen Gill , professional footballer for Cheltenham Town F.C. Audley Harrison , boxerVinnie Jones , football hardman and actor, played for Wealdstone FC 1984-88David Kemp , professional footballer and manager for Stoke City F.C. Adrian Mariappa , Reading defenderMalcolm Nokes MC, Olympic medallist, hammer; Commonwealth medallist, hammer, twice; Chairman of coaching committee of the AAA John-Joe O'Toole , Colchester United footballerStuart Pearce , footballer, played for Wealdstone FC 1978-83Mark Ramprakash , cricketer, lived in Hatch EndAnton Robinson , from Rayners Lane, footballer for Bournemouth FC Marvin Sordell , English footballer, plays for Football League Championship club Bolton Wanderers as a strikerTheo Walcott , born in StanmoreElliott Ward , A.F.C Bournemouth defenderBevis Mugabi , Yeovil Town FC defenderReferences
^ Discover Harrow Guide 2006
