Born in Cardiff

Privateer, plantation owner and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, he became the inspiration of pirate-themed works of fiction

1635

One of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century, an songwriting and composing award is named after him

1893

Author, "Fantastic Mr Fox" "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" "James and the Giant Peach"

1916

Singer, well known for recording the theme songs to many James Bond films

1937

Director of "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi"

1938

Only Welsh person to have won a Nobel Prize in Physics

1940

Best-selling singles artist of the 1980s in the UK, "Merry Christmas Everyone" "The Ole House" "Green Door"

1948

Billionaire and largest single shareholder of West Ham United

1949

Author, "The Pillars of the Earth" "World Without End" "Edge of Eternity"

1949

Football manager of the Welsh national team from 2004 to 2010 and former player for Cardiff City and Liverpool

1949

Comedian, "Not the Nine O'Clock News" "Alas Smith and Jones"

1953

Manager of the Welsh national team from 2018 to 2022 and former player with the most appearances in the history of Manchester United

1973

Actor, "The Americans" "Brothers & Sisters" "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

1974

Actor known for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in "Lucifer"

1978

Cyclist, winner of the Tour de France 2018 and two Olympic gold medals

1986

Footballer who plays for Seattle Reign and the Welsh women's national team, all-time record goal scorer of the Welsh national team

1987

Former footballer who played for Real Madrid, Tottenham and the Welsh national team

1989