Burgess Hill - Notable People

Notable People

  • Elizabeth Bartlett, a successful poet, born in Deal, Kent, spent much of her life at her house in Burgess Hill.
  • Neil Brand, writer, composer and silent film accompanist was born in Burgess Hill.
  • Cricketers Caroline Atkins and Vallance Jupp were both born in the town.
  • David Chick - Infamous rather than famous protester; dressed up as Spider-Man, scaled a crane in London to protest for rights to see his daughter after divorcing his wife.
  • Colin Griffiths - TV presenter.
  • Martha Kearney - journalist and broadcaster was educated at St Wilfrids RC School.
  • Simon Nye - TV writer who was born in Burgess Hill.
  • Television presenter Holly Willoughby was educated at Burgess Hill School.
  • Matt Redman, a Christian worship leader and songwriter is based in the town.
  • Valentine Dyall, a famous (voice) actor (a.k.a. "The Man in Black"), lived in Station Road.
  • Richard Midgley, a professional basketball player.
  • Michael York, an actor best known for his role in the Austin Powers films, was raised in the town.
  • Guy Stair Sainty, the author and art dealer, was born at Clayton Priory on what is now the southern edge of the town.
  • Bobby Zamora, a professional footballer currently playing for Queens Park Rangers F.C. lived in the town whilst playing for Brighton & Hove Albion.
  • Rene Woollard, a session guitarist and vocalist, born in Burgess Hill who has worked with Alesha Dixon, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Cheryl Cole.

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