John Hurt, originally from Chesterfield, died aged 77 but had a career that spanned decades before and was known to be people as Ollivander from Harry Potter, the War Doctor from Doctor Who. The BAFTA award winning actor has also starred in Alien, The Elephant Man and Lord of the Rings.John Hurt, originally from Chesterfield, died aged 77 but had a career that spanned decades before and was known to be people as Ollivander from Harry Potter, the War Doctor from Doctor Who. The BAFTA award winning actor has also starred in Alien, The Elephant Man and Lord of the Rings.
John Hurt, originally from Chesterfield, died aged 77 but had a career that spanned decades before and was known to be people as Ollivander from Harry Potter, the War Doctor from Doctor Who. The BAFTA award winning actor has also starred in Alien, The Elephant Man and Lord of the Rings.

12 famous people who lived in Chesterfield - how many do you know?

From the very well know to the unsung hereos, Chesterfield has a lot to be proud of.
By Lucy Ball
Published 21st Aug 2020, 10:03 GMT

Of course we couldn’t do a list with everyone who is famous who has lived in the shadow of the Crooked Spire, but here are some people you know – and some you may be surprised to know - lived or worked in our great town.

Paul Burrell from Grassmoor is a former servant of the British Royal Household. He was a footman for Queen Elizabeth II and later butler to Diana, Princess of Wales.  Since her death in 1997, Burrell has featured prominently in the media in connection with her, and since 2004 as an occasional entertainment show celebrity.

1. Paul Burrell

Paul Burrell from Grassmoor is a former servant of the British Royal Household. He was a footman for Queen Elizabeth II and later butler to Diana, Princess of Wales.  Since her death in 1997, Burrell has featured prominently in the media in connection with her, and since 2004 as an occasional entertainment show celebrity. Photo: JPI Media

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Rik Makarem  from Chesterfield was born on January 18, 1982 and is most famous for playing Nikhil Sharma in Emmerdale.Classically trained he is a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. He won a Laurence Olivier Bursary in 2004 in association with the Society of London Theatre.

2. Rik Makarem

Rik Makarem  from Chesterfield was born on January 18, 1982 and is most famous for playing Nikhil Sharma in Emmerdale.Classically trained he is a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. He won a Laurence Olivier Bursary in 2004 in association with the Society of London Theatre. Photo: Marisa Cashill

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George Stephenson was a mechanical engineer who built the first public railway in the world to use steam locomotives, ended his days at Tapton House which is now a Chesterfield College campus

3. George Stephenson

George Stephenson was a mechanical engineer who built the first public railway in the world to use steam locomotives, ended his days at Tapton House which is now a Chesterfield College campus Photo: copied by Sheffield Newspapers

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Fred Davis, was born on August 14, 1913 in Chesterfield, and  was an English professional player of snooker and billiards, one of only two players ever to win the world title in both, the other being his brother Joe. He was an 8-time World Snooker Champion. He died in 1993.

4. Fred Davis

Fred Davis, was born on August 14, 1913 in Chesterfield, and  was an English professional player of snooker and billiards, one of only two players ever to win the world title in both, the other being his brother Joe. He was an 8-time World Snooker Champion. He died in 1993. Photo: library

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