Celebrities from Swindon

Famous people from Swindon. Diana Dors, Melinda Messenger, Billie Piper, and more celebrities who grew up or were born in Swindon.

Swindon has produced or been home to several well-known figures – from the film star Diana Dors and TV presenter Melinda Messenger to actor Billie Piper and sportspeople. Here are some of the town's most famous names.

Celebrities and fame
Famous people from Swindon. Credit: Unsplash
Some famous people with Swindon connections
NameKnown for
Diana DorsFilm star, 1950s–80s. Born Swindon 1931.
Melinda MessengerTV presenter, model. Grew up in Swindon.
Billie PiperActor (Doctor Who, I Hate Suzie), singer. Born Swindon 1982.
Richard BriersActor (The Good Life). Born in nearby Glan Hafren.
Justin EdinburghFootballer, manager. Played for Swindon Town.
John TrollopeSwindon Town FC record appearance holder.
Harold FlemingEngland and Swindon Town footballer, early 1900s.

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Diana Dors

Diana Dors (1931–1984) was one of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1950s. Born in Swindon, she became known as the "British Marilyn Monroe" and appeared in dozens of films. A statue of her stands in the town centre.

Billie Piper

Billie Piper was born in Swindon in 1982. She rose to fame as a pop singer before becoming an acclaimed actor – notably as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who and in I Hate Suzie.

Information correct as of February 2026.