The former actor, radio and television presenter was born in Southmead in 1974. He left education at Speedwell Secondary School in 1990 when he was 15 with no qualifications and started working at Marks & Spencer as a warehouseman. He began his career as a comedian in the 1990s when he was in his late teens.placeholder image
The former actor, radio and television presenter was born in Southmead in 1974. He left education at Speedwell Secondary School in 1990 when he was 15 with no qualifications and started working at Marks & Spencer as a warehouseman. He began his career as a comedian in the 1990s when he was in his late teens. | Getty Images

Discover 23 famous TV personalities who were born and raised in Bristol, including Maya Jama

By Adriana Amor
Published 9th Aug 2025, 15:00 GMT

Explore 23 famous TV personalities who where born and raised in Bristol, including Maya Jama.

Bristol has produced many fine TV personalities throughout the years including James May, Amy Willerton and Maya Jama. Love Bristol? Us too - so get the BristolWorld newsletter

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Scroll through to learn about the 23 famous TV personalities who were born in Bristol and where they were raised.

The English actor, director, comedian, presenter and writer was born in Hanham, Bristol in 1974. Stephen James Merchant attended Hanham Secondary School and later studied at the University of Warwick, Coventry from 1993 to 1996.

21. Stephen Merchant

The English actor, director, comedian, presenter and writer was born in Hanham, Bristol in 1974. Stephen James Merchant attended Hanham Secondary School and later studied at the University of Warwick, Coventry from 1993 to 1996. | Getty Images

The British comedian, actress, writer and opera singer was born in Bedminster in 1984 and moved to South Wales at the age of 18. She studied drama, theatre and media at The University of Glamorgan. She is the dynamic co-host of the BAFTA nominated hit Snackmasters, and a driving force behind Channel 4's TV Choice award-nominated Crazy Delicious.

22. Jayde Adams

The British comedian, actress, writer and opera singer was born in Bedminster in 1984 and moved to South Wales at the age of 18. She studied drama, theatre and media at The University of Glamorgan. She is the dynamic co-host of the BAFTA nominated hit Snackmasters, and a driving force behind Channel 4's TV Choice award-nominated Crazy Delicious. | Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

The English TV personality, presenter, model and campaigner was born in Bristol in 1993 and grew up in Portishead. She became the first openly transgender bride on the E4 reality series Married at First Sight (2023), and has since appeared on Celebs Go Dating (2024).

23. Ella Morgan

The English TV personality, presenter, model and campaigner was born in Bristol in 1993 and grew up in Portishead. She became the first openly transgender bride on the E4 reality series Married at First Sight (2023), and has since appeared on Celebs Go Dating (2024). | Getty Images

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