Bristol has produced many fine celebrities throughout the years, including comedians like Russell Howard, actors like Maisie Williams and musicians like DJ Roni Size.
We have compiled some of the most famous faces from the city.
Scroll through to learn about 45 famous faces born and brought up in Bristol, including Stephen Merchant and James May.
1. Stephen Merchant
he English actor, director, comedian, presenter and writer was born in Hanham, Bristol in 1974. Stephen James Merchant attended Hanham Secondary School and later studiedat the University of Warwick, Coventry from 1993 to 1996. | Carolyn Djanogly
2. Lee Evans
The former comedian, actor, musician, singer and writer was born in Avonmouth, Bristol in 1964. His family moved to Essex in 1975, where he attended The Billericay School. | Phil Guest from Bournemouth, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
3. Russell Howard
The stand-up comedian, television presenter, radio presenter and actor is best known for his TV shows Russell Howard's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour. He was born in Bristol in 1980 and later studied at the university of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. | Victorious Festival/Strong Island Photo: James White : Victorious Festival/Strong Island
4. Jayde Adams - Bedminster
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. | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images