There's a treasure trove of homegrown talent in the city, from film icons to talented musicians and athletic titans.
We've put together our pick of the famous faces who have called Leeds their home.
From acting to football, each of them has left an indelible mark on their chosen field, proving the influence of this Yorkshire city.
7. Ricky Wilson
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson was born in Keighley before attending Leeds Grammar School. | Shutterstock Photo: Shutterstock
8. Marco Pierre White
Famous chef Marco Pierre White was born and raised in Leeds. He attended Allerton Bywater High School, before deciding to train as a chef, initially at Hotel St George in Harrogate and then at the Box Tree in Ilkley. | jpimedia
9. Matthew Lewis
Matthew Lewis gained international fame for his performance as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series, but has enjoyed success in other roles including his conflicted character in the TV series Happy Valley. The young actor was born in Leeds and grew up in Horsforth. He went to St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. He is a Leeds United fan and hosted a podcast about the club. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Peter O'Toole
City-born acting legend Peter O'Toole went to St Joseph's Secondary School, just outside Leeds. After leaving school he went to work for your YEP as a trainee journalist and photographer. | Getty Images Photo: Robert Mora/Getty Images
11. Jeremy Paxman
Renowned journalist Jeremy Paxman is best known for interrogating politicians on BBC programme Newsnight, as well as for presenting University Challenge. He was born in Leeds and in 1999 returned to the city to pick up an honorary doctorate by the University of Leeds. He is also a supporter of Leeds United. | Yui Mok/PA Wire Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire
12. Charlie Heaton
Charlie Heaton is perhaps best known for playingJonathan Byers in Netflix's megahit Stranger Things. He was born in Leeds in 1994. | Netflix Photo: Netflix