Can You Name These British Celebs?
- by Joey Haverford
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The backgrounds of the biggest names in entertainment come from places all over the world. Most of the top names come to the United States due to the opportunities being greater to make a bigger name along with more money. Actors and musicians primarily will often move from the United Kingdom to the United States for the hope of bigger success. Some of the talents make their names back home first before getting their talent showcased in the United States to larger extent. We will take a look at a plethora of celebrities that are from the United Kingdom.
These names all have provided enough entertainment through their work to leave a legacy. It will be your job to test how well you know the British stars that have made their mark at some point. The quiz will show you a picture and short summary about the career of each person. You will then have to correctly select the right person of the choices given. Many people claim to have a great deal of knowledge about the United Kingdom and British culture. Now is the chance to prove it by answering the following twenty-five questions to see if you know these British celebrities.
Who is she?
This singer was born in Hereford and now lives in London staying true to her English roots. Despite being based in the United Kingdom, the music of this talent has delivered many huge hits in the United States. Her career took off to become an international star with multiple successful tours following the releases of her albums. The singing skills of this young lady were going to lead to fame regardless of where she was. UK fans do get the bragging rights of her great work. Can you name this talented singer?
Who is he?
This actor was born in the Greenwich area in the United Kingdom. He went on to become one of the most successful British actors of all time with a hit list of films under his resume such as Gangs of New York, Lincoln and There Will Be Blood. Recent headlines saw him announce he was planning to retire from acting after such a long and respected career. Do you know the name of his talented actor that hails from the United Kingdom?
Who is he?
The boxer in the picture shown above is one of the most successful boxers of all time. His wins over the likes of Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson made him a huge star in the 90s. He represented the United Kingdom proudly before moving to Canada. This boxer deserves to be considered among the most talented of his era when you look at all of the success he achieved. Can you remember the name of this legendary boxer born in the United Kingdom?
Who is he?
Another actor to achieve huge success in recent years due to the success of his television show is here. The Walking Dead is the show that has introduced this actor to the mainstream world. As the lead actor, he is the face most fans associate with the successful show that has taken over television. The emotion this actor gives to his performance may very well be the most important part of the show reaching such success. Who is the actor pictured here?
Who is she?
The woman pictured above is considered one of the best singers in the world with many hit songs under her name. She was born in London and even applied for the United Kingdom reality signing show known as The X-Factor. The talent couldn’t be denied and she won the entire competition to get her career going with strong momentum behind her. She has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. Do you know the name of this United Kingdom signing sensation?
Who is she?
Many people believe this actress is from Australian due to getting roles on Australian shows, but she definitely is from the United Kingdom. Her career has been full of great roles with successful movies like King Kong and Mulholland Drive. The talent of this actress is undeniable as she clearly has a grasp on how to excel in any role she takes. Any movie or show benefits from adding her to the cast. Do you know the name of this actress from the United Kingdom?
Who is he?
This controversial singer is one of the most famous musicians in the United Kingdom following his upbringing in Manchester. He led his music group to prominence with various hit songs such as Wonderwall becoming internationally acclaimed tunes. His behavior however became equally as important to his music when discussing him. He is viewed as being erratic, abrasive and a wild card when dealing with others. It is the reason he couldn’t keep his band going. Can you name this successful British singer?
Who is he?
You wouldn’t expect someone playing the Vice President of a biker gang in the United States to be from the United Kingdom. However, this specific Sons of Anarchy actor hails from New Castle. Another noteworthy role of his was in the hit show Queer as Folk. Both series allowed him to showcase his acting skills and break out in a major way. This actor is viewed as one of the more underrated in show business today. Do you know who he is?
Who is he?
The actor pictured here achieved a great deal of success as the lead star of the television series House. He spent nearly a decade of his life leading the show to critical acclaim and impressive ratings. According to him, the role of playing an American is just another characteristic like being tall or any other thing that is stipulated in an acting job. The Oxford born actor is very proud of his roots despite becoming a huge American star. What is his name?
Who is he?
This actor has delivered a legendary career making the United Kingdom proud. We have witnessed him in many starring roles throughout the decades of success he has delivered. At 79 years old right now, he clearly is at the end of his career but deserves to be mentioned among the better actors of his era for all his work. Many fans may have assumed he was American, but he is from the U.K. Can you remember the name of this legendary actor?
Who is she?
This actress is most known for her role on Sex and the City. She played the most outgoing of the ladies that lived their lives in New York trying to find romantic success. Many fans of the show found her character to be the most entertaining, and it is a major reason why it found success. The actress had a strong career outside of the show, but it will be what she is always remembered for. Do you know this UK born actress is?
Who is he?
This English actor became a huge star in film, television and theater. The long road has led to him becoming a leading actor for blockbuster films and television shows. As the son of two actors, he clearly picked up the game from a young age to become a great actor. United Kingdom fans take pride in his success. He hails from London and reached a new peak when getting the role of Doctor Strange. Do you know who he is by name?
Who is she?
This London born singer became a sensation with many hits through the 2000s. She believed so strongly in her desire to become a singer that she chose to leave school at the young age of 15. While that usually would be a poor decision, it ended up working out for her in the long run due to her passion and talent merging at the right time. She delivered beloved music for fans all over the world and her own talk show in the United Kingdom. Do you know who she is?
Who was he?
This legendary singer passed away in late 2016 but left behind one of the all-time great legacies. His music was groundbreaking in many ways and inspired future stars from all over the world. He won awards in just about every major show dedicated to the best musicians. Another huge aspect of his life was coming out at gay at a time when it was viewed as controversial. His life and music impacted the lives of countless others. Do you know who this London born singer was?
Who is he?
This actor is one of the biggest names on the quiz. He is known for playing the lead role of Batman in the Christopher Nolan trilogy that is regarded as the best superhero films of all time. Batman isn’t the only role he delivered an incredible performance. He is regarded among the better actors of this generation. Very few actors have as many top level acting gigs as he does. Can you name this actor that is from the United Kingdom?
Who was he?
This singer passed away in early 2016 but left behind an iconic body of work. The London born musician created many hit songs through the years and more importantly left a legacy of who he was through the power of art. He even created a flamboyant alter ego named Ziggy Stardust that helped bring success in the glam rock era. Following his passing away, he has been celebrated with an art show that became the most visited show in London museum history. Can you name this British legend?
Who is he?
One of the most successful actors to blow up in recent years after moving to the United States from the United Kingdom is the man pictured here. The leading roles in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, Hacksaw Ridge and The Social Network each showed his talent in various ways to help him become a major name in Hollywood. Many people assume he’s American due to his look, but he actually hails from Epsom, Surrey. Can you name the talented British actor here?
Who is he?
This actor has become one of the fastest rising stars in recent years. Various interviews have seen him reveal that it took three years to learn the American accent. Now you couldn’t tell that it was someone he pretends to speak with rather than his natural way of dialect. This United Kingdom native moved to the United States to try to get the most of his acting career. It is clearly working to his advantage. Can you name this actor?
Who is he?
The legendary singer pictured here is one of the most famous celebrities to come from the United Kingdom. Many of the best singers are British as seen through the years and this was another top example of it. This person led an iconic rock and roll band to decades of success and still tours today in his old age. Fans of all eras come together to witness the musical genius of this band led by the singer that hails from England. Can you name the singer?
Who is he?
This actor moved from the United Kingdom at a young age but he was born there. His acting career is a huge success with various hits through the years. Most people know him for the iconic role of Jack Bauer in the television series 24. His parents were visiting the UK when he was born making him a legal Brit. He is happy to have both the United Kingdom and United States to represent. Do you know who this actor is?
Who is he?
This singer merged both rock music and blues music for a great slate of songs that made him a huge star. Born in Surrey, England, he has been singing since the 60s trying to make his name in music. The high level of success for his solo career started in the 70s with the song “Layla” standing out as one people associate with him. He has touched fans from all over the world with his music, but he will always be a UK native. Do you know who this singer is?
Who is he?
This London born native still lives there today despite becoming a huge star in the United States. Most actors move over to have the convenience of living in the same country as most of their roles. This actor however chose to continue residing in London after all this time. His most noticeable roles are Cold Mountain, Sherlock Holmes and The Holiday if you look at his depth. Can you name this British actor that is still adding to his legacy?
Who is he?
A current music sensation to hail from West Yorkshire is the unassuming guy pictured here. Fans fell in love with his music in recent years making him one of the biggest celebrities in the world today. Any song he releases right now is a guaranteed hit and he could be argued as the biggest name in music right now. Game of Thrones fans hate him for a cameo appearance in the show that makes zero sense. However, he still is living the good life. Can you name this singer?
Who is he?
The successful career of this actor pictured is seeing him become one of the top actors in the world right now. Originally hailing from Hammersmith, London, he has found his place in Hollywood when it comes to standout roles. This actor has played a noteworthy role in The Dark Knight Rises, The Revenant, Inception, Dunkirk and many more hit films from the past decade. Things continue to trend upwards for him as he has the lead role in Venom. Do you know this British actor?
Who is she?
This actress had quite a career for herself at a young age. She was born in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States as a kid to pursue acting. Various roles at a young age gave her the experience to become one of the stars of The OC. All of the childhood stress apparently led to her making headlines for all the negative reasons. This actress had to clean up her life in recent years. Do you know who she is?