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Famous People

There are a number of different famous people which have hailed from Port Talbot. This includes:

  1. Paul Potts - won Britains Got Talent in the first series in 2007.
    2. Paul Potts
  2. Sir Anthony Hopkins - Welsh actor known best for his role in Silence of the Lambs.
  3. Richard Hibbard - former Welsh and British and Irish Lions hooker in rugby union.
  4. Rob Brydon - famous for his appearances as 'Uncle Bryn' on Gavin and Stacey.
    5. Rob Brydon
  5. Michael Sheen - an actor which has appeared in a number of films and on stage in many plays.
    6. Michael Sheen
  6. Di Botcher - has appeared most recently in Casualty. She also had stints in Little Britain and Coronation Street.
  7. Bernard Fox - best known for his appearances in Titanic and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.
  8. Regan Grace - former Betfred Challenge Cup winner for St Helens RL. He now plies his trade for Cardiff Blues in rugby union.