FAMOUS BRITS

John Lennon Name: John Winston Lennon Name: John Winston Lennon D.O.B : 9/10/40 D.O.B : 9/10/40 Death: 8/12/80 Death: 8/12/80 Born and raised in Liverpool Born and raised in Liverpool English musician, singer and songwriter English musician, singer and songwriter Famous worldwide as a founder member of the Beatles Famous worldwide as a founder member of the Beatles When the group split Lennon started his solo career that produced iconic songs such as "Give Peace a Chance" and "Imagine". When the group split Lennon started his solo career that produced iconic songs such as "Give Peace a Chance" and "Imagine".

Bono – U2 Name: Paul David Hewson Name: Paul David Hewson Stage name: Bono Stage name: Bono D.O.B: May 10, 1960 D.O.B: May 10, 1960 Born and raised in Dublin Born and raised in Dublin Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin- based rock band U2. Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin- based rock band U2. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Timeamong other awards and nominations. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Timeamong other awards and nominations.

William Shakespeare Name: William Shakespeare English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-upon- Avon. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613 His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language.

Victoria Beckham - Spice Girls Name: Victoria Caroline Beckham (born Adams) D.O.B: 17/4/74 Born: Harlow, Essex, England Married: David Beckham (Posh and Becks) English singer, fashion designer and businesswoman. In the late 1990s, Beckham rose to fame with the all-female pop group Spice Girls and was nick- named Posh Spice

Harry Styles – One Direction Full name: Harry Edward Styles, D.O.B. 1 /2/94 (age 18) Born: village of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England Member of one Direction, an English-Irish boy band formed in London in 2010 Signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor. They subsequently signed in North America with Columbia Records.

JK Rowling Full name: Joanne "Jo" Rowling Full name: Joanne "Jo" Rowling D.O.B. 31 /7/65 D.O.B. 31 /7/65 British novelist, British novelist, Author of the Harry Potter books. Author of the Harry Potter books. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention and sold more than 400 million copies. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history, and been the basis for a popular series of films They have become the best-selling book series in history, and been the basis for a popular series of films Rowling has led a "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status within five years. She is the United Kingdom's best-selling author since records began, with sales in excess of £238m Rowling has led a "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status within five years. She is the United Kingdom's best-selling author since records began, with sales in excess of £238m

David Beckham Name: David Robert Joseph Beckham D.O.B: 2/5/75 Born: Leytonstone, London, England Married: Victoria Beckham English association footballer who plays for LA Galaxy. He has played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, and the England national team. Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United in 1992 aged 17.

Wayne Rooney Full Name: Wayne Mark Rooney Full Name: Wayne Mark Rooney D.O.B: 24/10/85 D.O.B: 24/10/85 Born and raised: Liverpool, England Born and raised: Liverpool, England English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Widely regarded as his country's best player. Widely regarded as his country's best player. As of October 2012, he has won 78 international caps and scored 32 goals, making him England's fifth highest goalscorer in history. As of October 2012, he has won 78 international caps and scored 32 goals, making him England's fifth highest goalscorer in history. Along with David Beckham, Rooney is the most red carded player for England, having been sent off twice Along with David Beckham, Rooney is the most red carded player for England, having been sent off twice

Frank Lampard Name: Frank James Lampard Name: Frank James Lampard D.O.B 20/6/78 D.O.B 20/6/78 Born: Romford, London, England Born: Romford, London, England English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. He is the vice-captain for his club side. He is the vice-captain for his club side. He is considered to be one of the best English footballers of his time, and one of the best midfield players of his generation. He is considered to be one of the best English footballers of his time, and one of the best midfield players of his generation.

Andy Murray Andrew "Andy" Murray Andrew "Andy" Murray D.O.B: 15/5/87) D.O.B: 15/5/87) Born and raised: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Born and raised: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Scottish professional tennis player, ranked World No. 3, and is the British No. 1 Scottish professional tennis player, ranked World No. 3, and is the British No. 1 At the 2012 US Open, he became the first British player since 1977, and the first British man since 1936, to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, At the 2012 US Open, he became the first British player since 1977, and the first British man since 1936, to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, At the 2012 London Olympics, Murray became the first British champion in over 100 years. He also won a Silver medal in Mixed Doubles. He is the only man to win the Olympic Gold and the US Open back-to-back. At the 2012 London Olympics, Murray became the first British champion in over 100 years. He also won a Silver medal in Mixed Doubles. He is the only man to win the Olympic Gold and the US Open back-to-back.

Rory McIlroy Name: Rory McIlroy Name: Rory McIlroy D.O.B: 4/5/89 D.O.B: 4/5/89 Northern Irish professional golfer from Holywood in County Down Northern Irish professional golfer from Holywood in County Down He is the current World Number One and a two-time major champion. He is the current World Number One and a two-time major champion. He won the 2011 U.S. Open, setting a record score of 16-under-par on his way to an eight-shot victory. He won the 2011 U.S. Open, setting a record score of 16-under-par on his way to an eight-shot victory. He is the most exciting young prospect in golf and having the potential to become one of the highest earners in sports. He is the most exciting young prospect in golf and having the potential to become one of the highest earners in sports. McIlroy has represented Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, and Ireland as both an amateur and a professional McIlroy has represented Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, and Ireland as both an amateur and a professional

Orlando Bloom Name: Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom D.O.B: 13/1/77 Born : Canterbury, Kent, England English actor He had his break-through roles in 2001 as the elf-prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and in 2003 as blacksmith Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

Robert Pattinson Name: Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson D.O.B: 13/5/86 English actor, model, musician and producer Pattinson started his career by playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He later landed the leading role of Edward Cullen in the film adaptations of the Twilight novels by Stephenie Meyer, and came to worldwide fame