From the founder of an Formula One team to the director of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, many famous faces have been born in South Tyneside.
We wanted to know who you think is the most famous person from the borough so we asked you via the Shields Gazette Facebook page.
These are 15 of the most famous faces from South Tyneside, according to readers.
1. Famous South Tyneside faces
These are some of the most famous people from South Tyneside, according to Shields Gazette readers. | Iconic Media/Getty Images
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