These 12 people all went to the University of Leeds before finding success in their industries.placeholder image
These 12 people all went to the University of Leeds before finding success in their industries.

Famous faces you had no idea studied at University of Leeds

Not only is Leeds the birthplace of many famous faces, but we've also had a huge hand in the development of some seriously talented people.

These 12 people all went to the University of Leeds before finding success in their industries.

From Hollywood actors with starring roles in Star Trek, the leader of the Labour Party, reality TV royalty and even Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend - some seriously famous faces have walked up the steps of Parkinson.

Take a look at who they are and what they studied during their time in Leeds.

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