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==Notable residents== {{For|a complete list|:Category:People from the Borough of Hartlepool}} * [[Michael Brown (footballer, born 1977)|Michael Brown]], former [[Premier League]] footballer<ref>{{cite web |title=FootballSquads - Port Vale - 2017/2018 |url=http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2017-2018/fltwo/portv.htm |website=footballsquads.co.uk |access-date=1 February 2021}}</ref> * [[Brian Clough]], football manager who lived in the Fens estate in town while manager of [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepools United]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/14647577.brian-clough-started-football-revolution-1966/|title=How Brian Clough started a football revolution in 1966 |website=northernecho.co.uk}}</ref> * [[John Darwin disappearance case|John Darwin]], convicted fraudster who faked his own death<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-03-05/itv-drama-to-tell-story-of-back-from-the-dead-seaton-carew-canoeist-john-darwin|title=ITV drama to tell story of 'back from the dead' Seaton Carew canoeist John Darwin |website=itv.com|date=5 March 2021 }}</ref> * [[Pete Donaldson]], London radio DJ and podcast host<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/hartlepool-born-absolute-radio-presenter-s-charity-mission-to-help-farmers-in-remote-african-village-1-9478432|title=Hartlepool-born Absolute Radio presenter's charity mission to help farmers in remote African village|website=hartlepoolmail.co.uk|date=5 December 2018 }}</ref> * [[Janick Gers]], guitarist from British heavy metal band [[Iron Maiden]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/made-in-hartlepool-23-famous-people-with-town-connections-1373544?page=1|title=Made in Hartlepool: 23 famous people who were born, lived or studied here|website=hartlepoolmail.co.uk|date=24 December 2021 }}</ref> * [[Courtney Hadwin]], singer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/americas-talent-courtney-hadwin-hartlepool-14777680|title=America's Got Talent: Courtney Hadwin from Hartlepool gets Golden Buzzer for this amazing performance |website=gazettelive.co.uk|date=13 June 2018 }}</ref> * [[Jack Howe (footballer, born 1915)|Jack Howe]], former [[England national football team|England]] international footballer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamPlyrsBios/PlayersH/BioHoweJR.html|title=England Players - Jack Howe |website=englandfootballonline.com}}</ref> * [[Liam Howe]], music producer and songwriter for several artists and member of the band [[Sneaker Pimps]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1866432/|title=Liam Howe |publisher=IMDb}}</ref> * [[Saxon Huxley]], [[WWE NXT UK]] wrestler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/teesside-wrestler-who-bodyslammed-opponent-12458468.amp|title=Teesside Wrestler who bodyslammed opponent|website= gazettelive.co.uk|date=15 January 2017}}</ref> * [[Andy Linighan]], former [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] footballer who scored the winning goal in the [[1993 FA Cup Final]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/made-in-hartlepool-23-famous-people-with-town-connections-1373544?page=3|title=Made in Hartlepool: 23 famous people who were born, lived or studied here|website=hartlepoolmail.co.uk|date=24 December 2021 }}</ref> * [[Savannah Marshall]], professional boxer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9729786.shy-savannahs-rise-to-the-olympics/|title=Shy Savannah's rise to the Olympics|website=The Northern Echo}}</ref> * [[Stephanie Aird]], comedian and television personality<ref name="Durham City Afc Sign Sue Sweeney As Their Latest Celebrity Citizen">{{cite web |date=20 September 2021 |title='Maid' for success? Here's how Hartlepool internet sensation Stephanie Aird scored on BBC2's walking show Take A Hike |url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/maid-for-success-heres-how-hartlepool-internet-sensation-stephanie-aird-scored-on-bbc2s-walking-show-take-a-hike-3390138 |accessdate=20 September 2021 |work=[[Hartlepool Mail]]}}</ref> * [[Jim Parker (composer)|Jim Parker]], composer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rpo.co.uk/promoters-area/439-composer-spotlight-jim-parker|title=Composer Spotlight: Jim Parker|website=Royal Philharmonic Orchestra|accessdate=4 August 2023}}</ref> * [[Guy Pearce]], film actor who lived in the town when he was younger as his mother was from the town<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2022-07-29/everybody-needs-famous-neighbours-guy-pearces-links-to-hartlepool|title=Was Guy Pearce a good neighbour? Ramsay Street and Hollywood legend's links to Hartlepool|website=Tyne Tees|date=29 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/20586086.teesside-roots-guy-pearce-returns-neighbours-finale-show/|title=Teesside roots: Guy Pearce returns to Neighbours for finale show|website=Northern Echo}}</ref> * [[Narbi Price]], artist<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/busy-year-ahead-hartlepool-artist-15990027.amp|title=Busy Year Ahead for Hartlepool Artist|website=The Chronicle|date=16 March 2019}}</ref> * [[Jack Rowell]], coached the [[England national rugby union team|England]] international rugby team and led them to the semi-final of the [[1995 Rugby World Cup]]<ref name="hartlepoolmail.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/made-in-hartlepool-23-famous-people-with-town-connections-1373544?page=5|title=Made in Hartlepool: 23 famous people who were born, lived or studied here|website=hartlepoolmail.co.uk|date=24 December 2021 }}</ref> * [[Graeme Scarratt]], cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/34/34830/Minor_Counties_Championship_Matches.html|title=Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Graeme Scarratt|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> * [[Wayne Sleep]], dancer and actor who spent his childhood in the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4137145.wayne-sleep-returns-north-east-roots|title=Wayne Sleep Returns to his North East Roots|website=thenorthernecho.co.uk}}</ref> * [[Reg Smythe]], cartoonist who created [[Andy Capp]]<ref name="hartlepoolmail.co.uk"/> * [[Jeremy Spencer]], guitarist who was in the original [[Fleetwood Mac]] line-up<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/made-in-hartlepool-23-famous-people-with-town-connections-1373544?page=6|title=Made in Hartlepool: 23 famous people who were born, lived or studied here|website=hartlepoolmail.co.uk|date=24 December 2021 }}</ref> * [[Jeff Stelling]], TV presenter, famous for hosting [[Gillette Soccer Saturday]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.northeastlifemag.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/jeff-stelling-i-owe-it-all-to-hartlepool-1-1569438|title=Jeff Stelling - I owe it all to Hartlepool|website=North East Life}}</ref> * [[Tomara Thomas]], drag performer<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hartlepool drag queen Tomara Thomas ready to take over the world after being cast in series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK |url=https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-drag-queen-tomara-thomas-ready-to-take-over-the-world-after-being-cast-in-series-5-of-rupauls-drag-race-uk-4349800 }}</ref>
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