British Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Pearson played his part in the group by writing songs and playing instruments on some of the band's

Pearson played his part in the group by writing songs and playing instruments on some of the band's hits.He also scored success in the U.S. with the band Immature, now known as IMx whom he wrote and produced hits for. Pearson now lives in California with

Was a distinguished English actor of stage and screen, with over 120 major film and TV credits.He ma

Was a distinguished English actor of stage and screen, with over 120 major film and TV credits.He made many television appearances, notably in plays by Dennis Potter, including Follow The Yellow Brick Road (1972), Brimstone and Treacle (1976) and Blade on the Feather (1980). He took over for an ill Michael Aldridge for one season of The Man in Room 17 (1966) and also appeared in the series Thriller (1975).

Is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Bradford City

Is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Bradford City during his 12 year career between 1959 and 1971.Atkins was a full back who worked through the ranks of Huddersfield Town. He made his debut in February 1960 when he gave away a penalty in a 1–1 draw with Sunderland.

Was an English theatre, television and film actor who was long associated with the Royal National Th

Was an English theatre, television and film actor who was long associated with the Royal National Theatre.In 1980, he played the title role in Stephen Sondheim's Grand Guignol musical Sweeney Todd and in 1982 he played Terri Dennis in Peter Nichols' play, Privates on Parade (he appeared in the film version of Privates on Parade as well).This camp pereformance was repeated in 1985 in La Cage Aux Folles in which he starred with George Hearn.

Was a British Sinologist. He was a lecturer at the University of London (1954-56) and Cambridge (195

Was a British Sinologist. He was a lecturer at the University of London (1954-56) and Cambridge (1956-60), the Chair of Chinese at the universities of London (1960-68) and Cambridge (1968-80), and the Gordon Wu Professor of Chinese Studies at Princeton University (1980-94). He was a fellow of the British Academy from 1967. He greatly expanded the role of Chinese studies in Western intellectual circles.

(born on 30 June 1950) is an English golfer.

(born on 30 June 1950) is an English golfer.

Is an English comedy writer and television presenter.

Is an English comedy writer and television presenter.

Was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. He was the son of James Parsons Burkitt. Aged el

Was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. He was the son of James Parsons Burkitt. Aged eleven he lost his right eye in an accident. He attended Portora Royal School in Enniskillen and Dean Close School,England. In 1929 Burkitt entered Trinity C

Is an English former professional football (soccer) player. His clubs included Fulham and Gillingham

Is an English former professional football (soccer) player. His clubs included Fulham and Gillingham, where he made 191 Football League appearances. He went on to coach the Norwegian nation team and Cheltenham Town before coaching Everton, Newcastle United and also in Holland, Egypt and Kuwait.

Was an English jazz pianist and trumpeter. He was a longtime fixture on the London jazz scene and wa

Was an English jazz pianist and trumpeter. He was a longtime fixture on the London jazz scene and was an early influence on British bebop.Rose played with Johnny Claes in the 1940s, but dodged conscription during World War II and did little performing ove

A tall left-handed opening batsman who played his strokes, Smith was the mainstay of Derbyshire's so

A tall left-handed opening batsman who played his strokes, Smith was the mainstay of Derbyshire's sometimes fragile batting line-up during the 1930s, the most successful period in the county's history. Traditionally one of the weaker counties, Derbyshire came second in the Championship in 1935 and won it (with an inferior record) in 1936.

Is a British Labour politician. He was Secretary of State for Defence from 1964 to 1970 and Chancell

Is a British Labour politician. He was Secretary of State for Defence from 1964 to 1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1974 to 1979.Healey was given his middle name in honour of Winston Churchill and was educated at Bradford Grammar School. In 1936 he won an exhibition in classics at Balliol College, Oxford where he was involved in Labour politics, although unlike many future politicians he was not active in the Oxford Union Society. He studied Moderations (Latin and Greek literature) and Greats (ancient history and philosophy). Whilst at Oxford, Healey joined the Communist Party in 1937 but left it in 1939, in protest over the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact.

Five Star tracks written by Pearson include "Stay Out of My Life" (1987) (Five Star's only self comp

Five Star tracks written by Pearson include "Stay Out of My Life" (1987) (Five Star's only self composed top ten hit single), "Hard Race" (1987), "There's a Brand New World" (1988) and "What About Me Baby" (1990); ballads such as "Live Giving Love" (1987)

Is an English television hostess and stage actress of partially Dutch descent. Her most notable role

Is an English television hostess and stage actress of partially Dutch descent. Her most notable roles to date were as a presenter on The Big Breakfast, and as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago on both the West End and on Broadway.

Was an English professional footballer. He played more than 300 games in the top two divisions of th

Was an English professional footballer. He played more than 300 games in the top two divisions of the Football League over a 21-year career which was interrupted by the Second World War. He was the oldest player to appear for Birmingham City in a competitive first-team match.

Is an English former footballer and coach.Booth left the Nuneaton Borough coaching staff to become a

Is an English former footballer and coach.Booth left the Nuneaton Borough coaching staff to become a scout for the England U21 side in July 2002. He was appointed as Carlisle United's assistant manager in October 2003.

Was a British virtuoso horn player and was largely responsible for popularizing the horn as a solo c

Was a British virtuoso horn player and was largely responsible for popularizing the horn as a solo classical instrument with the post-war British public. With Herbert von Karajan and the Philharmonia Orchestra he made what many still consider the definitive recordings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's horn concerti.

Is the youngest man ever to play Test cricket for England. He was admitted to the Test team to play

Is the youngest man ever to play Test cricket for England. He was admitted to the Test team to play against New Zealand at just 18 years and 149 days old. Close went on to play 22 Test matches for England, captaining them seven times, winning six times and drawing once. Close also captained Yorkshire to four county championship titles, the main honour English county cricket clubs play for. He later went on to captain Somerset, where he is widely credited with turning Somerset round to a hard-playing team that helped mould Viv Richards and Ian Botham into the cricketing greats they became.

Was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire from 1934 to 1959 (as captain from 1954 to

Was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire from 1934 to 1959 (as captain from 1954 to 1957). He also played in one Test match for England against West Indies in 1948. He was President of Northamptonshire from 1982 to 1984.

Is an English footballer of Nigerian descent. He currently plays for Gillingham, but has spent time

Is an English footballer of Nigerian descent. He currently plays for Gillingham, but has spent time at Queens Park Rangers, Gravesend & Northfleet, Farnborough Town, Swansea City, Cambridge United and Grays Athletic.

Is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender for West Bromwich Albion, Hudd

Is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender for West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town & Birmingham City.He has the distinction of being the first substitute to be used in an FA Cup Final, during the 1968 FA Cup Final for West Bromwich Albion against Everton, when he replaced the injured John Kaye.

Is a British politician, who has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Bolsover since 1970.He was

Is a British politician, who has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Bolsover since 1970.He was chairman of the Labour Party between 1988 and 1989, and has sat on the National Executive Committee in most years since 1978. He identifies with the left of his party, is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group, and was once described by The Economist as a "hard-left oddball".[1]

Was a football (soccer) player in the early years of professional football in England.Dennis Hodgett

Was a football (soccer) player in the early years of professional football in England.Dennis Hodgetts signed for Aston Villa in 1886. The following year he scored the first goal in Aston Villa's first FA Cup final triumph. In 1895 he collected another FA Cup winners medal with Villa. Hodgetts was also a key member of the League Championship winning sides of 1894 and 1896.

Was an English football player and manager.Born in Dagenham, Allen represented Charlton Athletic (19

Was an English football player and manager.Born in Dagenham, Allen represented Charlton Athletic (1956-1961), Reading (1961-1970) and Bournemouth (1970-1971) as an inside-forward. He scored 89 goals in 358 league appearances. Dennis went on to be Player Manager at Cheltenham Town.

Was an English football player.Evans first played junior football for his hometown club, Ellesmere P

Was an English football player.Evans first played junior football for his hometown club, Ellesmere Port. He had an unsuccessful trial with Wolves, before signing for London side Arsenal in January 1951.