54.9014° N, 1.3811° W
SUNDERLAND
Most Famous People Born in Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 464
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- Median birth year
- 1937
- Most distinctive
- Cricket 4.9×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Sunderland during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Sunderland Is Known For
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Football is Sunderland's biggest profession — 49% of all notables (226).
Sunderland over-indexes on cricket — 4.9× the global rate.
Sunderland under-produces politician — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Sunderland's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Swimmer Clear ×
0245 SWIMMER
Ian Wilson (swimmer)
Born 1970
0320 SWIMMER
Samantha Purvis
Born 1967
0322 SWIMMER
Fran Williamson
Born 1985
0325 SWIMMER
Paul Naisby
Born 1955
0378 SWIMMER
Lynne Wilson
Born 1969