A Christmas Carol 2009 premiere

1. Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey, Canadian-born and a U.S. citizen since 2004, is an actor and producer famous for his rubbery body movements and flexible facial expressions. The two-time Golden Globe-winner rose to fame as a cast member of the Fox sketch comedy In Living Color (1990) but leading roles in Ace Ventura: ...

2. John Grimes

Soundtrack | Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

John Grimes was born on October 16, 1991 in Dublin, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015), Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) and Seven at One Blow (2009).

3. Jedward

Actor | Keith Lemon: The Film

Jedward was born on October 16, 1991 in Dublin, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Keith Lemon: The Film (2012), Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) and Düsseldorf wir kommen! (2011).

4. Lucie Jones

Soundtrack | Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary

Lucie Jones is a leading theatre actress, credits include: 'Lou' in Girlfriends (LMTO); 'Elle Woods' in Legally Blonde (National Tour); 'Emily' in A Christmas Carol (Lyceum Theatre); 'Maureen Johnson' in RENT The Musical (The Other Palace & National Tour); 'Holly' in The Wedding Singer (National ...

5. Stacey Solomon

Actress | The Itch of the Golden Nit

Stacey Solomon was born on October 4, 1989 in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011), The Keith and Paddy Picture Show (2017) and Sooty (2011). She has been married to Joe Swash since July 24, 2022. They have three children.

6. Joe McElderry

Actor | Joe McElderry: The Climb

Joe is from South Shields in North East England. He is a keen runner and has participated in the Great North Run 3 times along with the Sport Relief Mile. He is highly involved in many charities including Variety UK, The Hunger Project and The Teenage Cancer Trust. Due to this, he is the youngest ...

7. Lloyd Daniels

Actor | Love Bite

Lloyd Daniels was born on December 14, 1992 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Love Bite (2012), A Suburban Fairytale (2021) and Voices of Compassion II (2020).

8. Bob Hoskins

Actor | The Long Good Friday

Bob Hoskins was described by the director John Mackenzie as "an actor from the British tradition but with an almost American approach, an instinctive approach to acting and knowing how to work with the camera". He was born on October 26, 1942, in Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk, where his mother was ...

9. Colin Firth

Actor | A Single Man

Colin Andrew Firth was born into an academic family in Grayshott, Hampshire, England. His mother, Shirley Jean (Rolles), was a comparative religion lecturer at the Open University, and his father, David Norman Lewis Firth, lectured on history at Winchester University College (formerly King Alfred's...

10. Robert Zemeckis

Writer | Back to the Future

A whiz-kid with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of film-making (Steven Spielberg produced many of his films). Usually working with writing partner Bob Gale, Robert's earlier films show he has a talent for zany comedy (Romancing the Stone (1984), 1941 (1979)) and special effect ...

11. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg

Actress | Dirty Love

One of four sisters, Jenny McCarthy was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, the second oldest daughter of Linda (Loheit), a courtroom custodian, and Daniel McCarthy, a steel mill foreman. She has Irish (father) and Croatian, German, and Polish (mother) ancestry. She was educated at ...

12. Andrea Bocelli

Soundtrack | The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Andrea Bocelli, as born in Lajatico, Italy, in 1958, is one of the greatest singing talents in the world today. He has been blind since age 12, owing to congenital glaucoma and a blow to the head while tending goal during a soccer game. Andrea did not begin his singing career until the late 1980s, ...

13. Peter Andre

Soundtrack | Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Peter Andre was born on February 27, 1973 in Harrow, London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014), David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) and Keith Lemon: The Film (2012). He has been married to Emily MacDonagh since July 11, 2015. They have two ...

14. Rich Ross

Producer | Dreaming of Jerusalem

Rich Ross is known for Dreaming of Jerusalem (2021).

15. Robert A. Iger

Producer | D23: Secrets, Celebrations and More!

Robert A. Iger is Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He assumed the role of Executive Chairman in February 2020, having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Iger directs the Company's creative endeavors, while ...

16. Livia Giuggioli

Nostromo

Livia Giuggioli met her husband, Colin Firth, in Colombia where they were both working on the mini-series "Nostromo".

Along with her brother Nicola Giuggioli and Ivo Coulson, the Firths founded Eco-Age, a shop and consultancy in Chiswick that promotes ecologically-friendly products. She also writes ...

17. Phil Tufnell

Self | The Great British Poker Tour

Phil Tufnell was born on April 29, 1966 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He is married to Dawn. He was previously married to Alison Squires and Lisa Bar.

18. Chantelle Houghton

Actress | Hotel Babylon

Chantelle Houghton was born on August 21, 1983 in Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Hotel Babylon (2006), Celebrity Big Brother (2001) and Ultimate Big Brother (2010). She was previously married to Preston.

19. Nicola McLean

Self | Four Weddings

26-year-old Nicola MacLean first leapt into the media spotlight when she started modelling for "Page 3" of "The Sun" and "Daily Star". She was an immediate hit with the readers of both papers and featured on "Page 3" a few times every week for several years.

During her time as a "Page 3" girl/...

20. Danyl Johnson

Producer | Featherweight

Danyl Johnson was born on June 17, 1982 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Featherweight (2023), Benidorm (2007) and The X Factor UK (2004).

21. Jamie Archer

Soundtrack | The X Factor

Jamie Archer was born on July 26, 1975 in London, England, UK.

22. Olly Murs

Soundtrack | Love, Rosie

Olly Murs was born on May 14, 1984 in Witham, Essex, England, UK. He is a music artist and actor, known for Love, Rosie (2014), Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) and The X Factor UK (2004). He has been married to Amelia Tank since July 15, 2023.

23. Faryl Smith

Soundtrack | Loose Women

24. Joe Calzaghe

Actor | Solitary

Joe Calzaghe was born on February 23, 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Solitary (2015), Undisputed (2023) and Fish Finger Sandwich (2017). He was previously married to Mandy M. Davies.

25. Kristina Rihanoff

Patterns

Kristina Rihanoff was born on September 22, 1977 in Vladivostok, Primorskiy kray, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is known for Patterns (2023), SuperBen and Celebrity Mastermind (2002).

26. Steve Starkey

Producer | Forrest Gump

Steve Starkey is known for Forrest Gump (1994), Contact (1997) and Cast Away (2000).

27. Jack Rapke

Producer | Cast Away

Upon his graduation from New York University Film School in 1974, Jack Rapke moved to Los Angeles to embark on a career in the entertainment industry. His first stop was the mail room of the William Morris Agency in 1975. Four years later, Rapke joined Creative Artists Agency (CAA), where he rose, ...

28. Brigham Taylor

Producer | The Jungle Book

Brigham Taylor is known for The Jungle Book (2016), Tomorrowland (2015) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006).

29. Oren Aviv

Writer | National Treasure

Oren Aviv was born on September 15, 1961. He is a writer and producer, known for National Treasure (2004), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) and Hardcore Henry (2015). He is married to Katie Locke Aviv. They have three children.

30. Mark Zoradi

Mark Zoradi has served as Cinemark's Chief Executive Officer since August 2015. Mr. Zoradi spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, most recently serving as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. Prior to that, Mr. Zoradi served in a variety of positions of increasing ...

31. Alan Bergman

As Chairman, Disney Studios Content, Alan Bergman leads The Walt Disney Company's renowned Studios division, which encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release. Among these globally respected...

32. Leslie Zemeckis

Actress | Welcome to Marwen

Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling author, actress, and award-winning documentarian. Critically acclaimed films include "Behind the Burly Q," the true story of old-time burlesque in America which ran on Showtime. The award-winning "Bound by Flesh" about conjoined twin Daisy and Violet Hilton, and ...

33. Fiona Bruce

Actress | Coronation Street

Fiona Bruce is known for Coronation Street (1960), Emmerdale Farm (1972) and Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement (1996). She is married to Owen Aaronovitch. They have two children.

34. Tamara Ecclestone

Self | Red Bull Air Race World Series

Tamara Ecclestone was born on June 28, 1984 in Milan, Italy. She has been married to Jay Rutland since June 11, 2013. They have one child.

35. Little Boots

Soundtrack | Jennifer's Body

Little Boots was born on May 4, 1984 in Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Jennifer's Body (2009), Perrier's Bounty (2009) and Shake (2014).

36. Brian May

Soundtrack | Flash Gordon

Brian May is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential, innovative, technically gifted and recognisable guitarists in the history of rock. He is also a prolific songwriter, responsible for writing or co-writing many international hits with Queen. He was educated at Hampton Grammar School ...

37. Taio Cruz

Soundtrack | Rio

Taio Cruz is a British song writer, producer and performer coming up to the international scene in early 2009. His first international hit, "Break Your Heart" has sold millions of copies worldwide. Other hits include, "Dynamite" and recently released hit "Higher" featuring Kylie Minogue is already ...

38. Tania Bryer

Actress | The Royals

Tania Bryer is an accomplished British television broadcaster with a wealth of experience.

As Presenter and Executive Producer working with International Business Television Network CNBC, her critically acclaimed series 'CNBC Meets..', profiles the world's most inspirational figures and reveals how ...

39. Anita Dobson

Actress | Red Dwarf

She was born in the district of Bow in London to her parents Anne, a seamstress and father, a cutter in a dress factory and had a younger sister. She left school at 16 with 4 O levels and had a string of jobs including insurance clerk, and model for C and A (a clothes chain.) When young she'd ...

40. Konnie Huq

Writer | Black Mirror

Konnie Huq was born on July 17, 1975 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Black Mirror (2011), A Touch of Cloth (2012) and Robin Hood (2006). She has been married to Charlie Brooker since July 26, 2010. They have two children.

41. Brian Friedman

Producer | The X Factor

Brian Friedman can be described as a pioneer and entrepreneur having opened his first dance studio at the age of 16. He got his first big break as a dancer when he starred in the 1992 film "Newsies". Soon thereafter, he became one of the breakout stars on the cult classic hit Disney show Kids ...

42. Frankie Bridge

Actress | I Dream

Frankie Bridge was born on January 14, 1989 in Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for I Dream (2004), idream: Dreaming feat. Frankie & Calvin (2004) and Married to a celebrity: the survival guide (2017). She has been married to Wayne Bridge since July 19, 2014. They have two children.

43. Vanessa White

Actress | Vanessa White: Relationship Goals

Vanessa White was born on October 30, 1989 in Yeovil, Somerset, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Vanessa White: Relationship Goals (2015), Myths (2009) and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002).

44. Rochelle Humes

Actress | Bulla... Big Fat Gypsy Gangster

Rochelle Humes was born on March 21, 1989 in Romford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Big Fat Gypsy Gangster (2011), I Dream (2004) and Myths (2009). She has been married to Marvin Humes since July 27, 2012. They have two children.

45. Mollie King

Actress | Myths

Mollie King was born on June 4, 1987 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Myths (2009), Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) and Mollie King: Back to You (2016).

46. Una Healy

Soundtrack | Christian Blake

Una Healy was born on October 10, 1981 in County Tipperary, Ireland. She is an actress and composer, known for Christian Blake (2008), The Saturdays: Forever Is Over (2009) and Myths (2009). She was previously married to Ben Foden.

47. Anneka Svenska

Actress | outTHERE

Anneka Svenska is an actress, UK TV presenter and animal expert, with a 20-year history in TV, theatre and film. She is most famous for her successful Channel 5 cult show outTHERE (2001), which ran for three years. Anneka wrote and hosted this movie show as fictional spoof character "Eden", - a ...

Jason Donovan was born on June 1, 1968 in Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is an actor and composer, known for Neighbours (1985), Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds Alive on Stage! The New Generation (2013) and The Heroes (1989). He has been married to Angela Malloch ...

51. Harriet Scott

Self | The Women's Football Show

52. Toby Anstis

Actor | Mongrels

Toby Anstis was born on December 14, 1970 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Mongrels (2010), Monster Cafe (1994) and TV Scrabble (2001).