Some, like footballing sensation Erling Haaland, did not then go on to spend their childhoods in the city. However, there are plenty of famous figures Leeds helped to shape as they grew up. From pop stars to actors and celebrity chefs, the city has played a role in the development of an array of household names.
Various schools across different areas of Leeds have eye-catching alumni lists and below is a gallery featuring 16 celebrities born in Leeds and the educational institutions they attended.
7. Alan Bennett
Actor, author, playwright and screenwriter Alan Bennett attended Christ Church Upper Armley School before moving on to Leeds Modern, now Lawnswood School. He would then go on to the Joint Services School for Linguists and the University of Oxford. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Josh Warrington
The Leeds boxer went to John Smeaton Academy and has a degree in dental technology from the University of Leeds. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Corinne Bailey Rae
Singer Corinne Bailey Rae was a pupil at Allerton High School and studied English at the University of Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Matthew Lewis
Actor Matthew Lewis, who brought Harry Potter character Neville Longbottom to life, studied at St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Aaron Lennon
Former Leeds United prodigy Aaron Lennon attended City of Leeds High School before moving to Boston Spa School as it was closer to the Whites' Thorp Arch training facility. Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
12. Alistair Brownlee
The triathlete went to Bradford Grammar School and has studied at both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University (then known as Leeds Metropolitan University). Photo: Bruce Rollinson