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.
5. Neil Cole
The English television presenter, comedian, radio broadcaster and actor was born in Bristol in 1972. He attended King Edward Grammar School in Chelmsford and studied English and French literature at Bristol University. | Bob Bob, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
6. Banksy
Banksy’s identity may still be a mystery but Bristol’s most famous street artist continues to surprise and thrill his fans | BristolWorld
7. Justin Lee Collins
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
8. Jason Forbes
English actor, writer, comedian, impressionist and TV presenter, Jason Forbes was born in Bristol in 1990. He studied at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital in Clifton and later at Jesus College at the University of Cambridge where he graduated in 2012. | Jason Forbes