51.5199° N, 0.0571° W
BETHNAL GREEN
Most Famous People Born in Bethnal Green, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 317
- Peak decade
- 1930s
- Median birth year
- 1932
- Most distinctive
- Comedian 12.6×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Bethnal Green during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Bethnal Green Is Known For
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Football is Bethnal Green's biggest profession — 30% of all notables (95).
Bethnal Green over-indexes on comedian — 12.6× the global rate.
Bethnal Green under-produces politician — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Bethnal Green's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Sports
- Film & TV
- Writing
- Music
- Politics & Law
- Art & Design
- Other
- Field: Boxer Clear ×
John Condon (boxer)
1889 - 1919
Bombardier Billy Wells
1887 - 1967
Billy Walker (boxer)
Born 1939
Dutch Sam
1775 - 1816
Nicky Cook
Born 1979
Harry Mason (boxer)
1903 - 1977
Peter Waterman
1934 - 1986
Jem Smith
1863 - 1931
Sammy McCarthy
1931 - 2020
Dick Corbett
1908 - 1943
Joseph Basham
Born 1903